England Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Scorecard – 2nd ODI

Hosts England put in a brilliant performance to secure a 4-wicket win in the second ODI of the 2026 series between England and India. England won the toss and elected to field first, which ultimately proved to be the right decision for them. India's batting was dominated by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, but the team was bowled out for just 233 runs.

Chasing a target of 234, England lost early wickets but experienced Joe Root batted with remarkable patience and responsibility. He scored an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls and, aided by a quick cameo of 23* from Gus Atkinson, England achieved the target in 44.1 overs for the loss of 6 wickets. The victory gave England a significant lead in the series.

Table of Contents

Match details – ENG vs IND
India Batting – 233-10 (44 Overs)
England Batting – 235-6 (44.1 Overs)
Interesting Facts – ENG vs IND 2nd ODI 2026
Conclusion
FAQ

Match details – ENG vs IND

Match ENG vs IND, 2nd ODI
Series India Tour of England 2026
Date 16 July 2026 (Thursday)
Venue Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Toss England won the toss and elected to bowl
Result England won by 4 wickets
India Score 233/10 (44 Overs)
England Score 235/6 (44.1 Overs)
Player of the Match Joe Root (99* off 133 balls)

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India Batting – 233-10 (44 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Virat Kohli 65 66 8 0 98.48
Shreyas Iyer 66 71 5 2 92.96
Shubman Gill 31 30 6 0 103.33
Rohit Sharma 26 47 1 1 55.32
Jasprit Bumrah* 20 13 3 1 153.85
Gurnoor Brar 7 15 0 0 46.67
Washington Sundar 2 5 0 0 40.00
Axar Patel 1 5 0 0 20.00
Ishan Kishan 1 8 0 0 12.50
Shivam Dube 0 1 0 0 0.00
Prasidh Krishna 0 3 0 0 0.00
Total 233-10 44 Overs RR: 5.3
Bowler O R W ECO
Gurnoor Brar 10 67 2 6.70
Jasprit Bumrah 10 45 1 4.50
Prasidh Krishna 9.1 52 1 5.70
Axar Patel 9 35 1 3.90
Shivam Dube 6 32 1 5.30

England Batting – 235-6 (44.1 Overs)

Batter R B 4s 6s SR
Joe Root 99 133 9 0 74.44
Will Jacks 30 44 2 0 68.18
Sam Curran 26 31 4 0 83.87
Gus Atkinson 23 16 3 1 143.75
Jos Buttler 17 18 1 1 94.44
Harry Brook 16 16 2 1 100.00
Jacob Bethell 4 10 1 0 40.00
Ben Duckett 0 1 0 0 0.00
Total 235-6 44.1 Overs RR: 5.32
Bowler O R W ECO
Jofra Archer 10 47 3 4.70
Gus Atkinson 9 50 3 5.60
Saqib Mahmood 9 52 2 5.80
Sam Curran 6 23 1 3.80
Will Jacks 5 21 1 4.20
Adil Rashid 5 34 0 6.80

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Interesting Facts – ENG vs IND 2nd ODI 2026

The history of England cricket team vs India national cricket team timeline begins in 1932, when India played its first Test match against England. This was also an important chapter in India's international cricket history.
India and England have played over a hundred memorable matches across all three formats - Tests, ODIs and T20s - so far, making this rivalry one of the most historic cricketing rivalries in the world.

Historic venues like Lord's, The Oval, Edgbaston and Old Trafford have witnessed many classic matches in the England cricket team vs India national cricket team timeline .
After winning the 1983 World Cup, the popularity of India-England matches increased further, and each series between the two teams captured the attention of millions of cricket fans around the world.

England won the second ODI of 2026 by 4 wickets. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 runs and Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson's three wickets each made a big difference in the match, adding another notable chapter to the England cricket team vs India national cricket team .
Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas Iyer (66) fought for India, but the team was all out for 233, proving how effective England's bowling attack was.

Joe Root is one of the most consistently successful batsmen against India in international cricket. His patient innings in big matches have led England to victory on many occasions.

Legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, James Anderson, Joe Root, Rohit Sharma and Jos Buttler have given numerous memorable performances in the clash between the two teams.
The India-England duel features a combination of batting, swing bowling, spin and tactical battles, which has given this rivalry a special status in the cricketing world.
With each new series, England cricket team vs India national cricket team gets richer, with new records, extraordinary individual performances and thrilling matches being remembered for generations to come.
Conclusion
Virat Kohli (65) and Shreyas Iyer (66) batted well for India but the team failed to post a big total due to regular wickets being lost in the middle overs. For England, Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson took three wickets each to put pressure on India's innings.

Joe Root's unbeaten 99 in the chase was the difference in the match. Gus Atkinson's quickfire late run gave England an easy win. With this win, England gained important momentum in the series, and India face a big challenge to turn things around in the next match.

FAQ

Who won England vs India 2nd ODI 2026?
England won the match by defeating India by 4 wickets.

How many runs did India score in the first innings?
India scored 233 runs after losing all their wickets in 44 overs.

Who scores the most runs for India?
Shreyas Iyer top- scored for India with 66 runs . Virat Kohli also played a crucial innings of 65 runs.

Who was the best batsman of the match for England?
Joe Root played the biggest role in England's victory by scoring an unbeaten 99 off 133 balls .

Who took the most wickets for England?
Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson both took 3 wickets each.

Who has taken the most wickets for India?
Gurnoor Brar took the highest number of wickets for India with 2 .

In how many overs does England reach the target of winning?
England reached the target of 235/6 in 44.1 overs .

What was the notable performance of India's batting in this match?
Shreyas Iyer (66) , Virat Kohli (65) and Shubman Gill (31) scored important runs for India , but the team could not put up a big total due to the failure of other batsmen.