
Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|16-07-2026
Delhi: The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will be held in Cardiff on Thursday. During this period, some changes may be seen in the playing-11 of the Indian team. Shubman Gill had some problem in his leg while batting in the first match, so if he is not able to recover completely, then Ishan Kishan may get a chance in his place.
Gill batted brilliantly in the first match. He had scored 80 runs. Gill suffered some leg problems while batting, due to which he retired hurt. There is no information yet regarding Gill’s injury. In such a situation, if he does not recover completely, then the Indian team can include Ishaan in his place in the playing-11.
At the same time, fast bowler Gurnoor Brar also had some problem in his calf while bowling, due to which he could not bowl the last spell of his over.
Gurnoor also went out due to injury. This is the reason why there is doubt over his playing in the second ODI. There is a gap of only one day between the first and second matches, so if he does not feel completely fit, then Arshdeep Singh or Prince Yadav may get a chance in his place.India had defeated England by four wickets in the first match. This is India’s first win on the England tour. India had to face 4-0 defeat at the hands of England in the T20 series. By winning the match played in Birmingham, India has taken a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Indian team will look to win the series by defeating England on Thursday. At the same time, England will be eyeing to win the match and level the series.Shubman Gill/Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dubey, Gurnoor Brar/Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna.
What changes can happen in India’s playing eleven in the second ODI?
If captain Shubman Gill is not fully fit due to a leg injury, then Ishan Kishan may get a chance in his place. At the same time, fast bowler Gurnoor Brar is also suffering from calf problem. In case he is not fit, Arshdeep Singh or Prince Yadav can be included in the playing eleven.
Why is the second ODI important for India?
India has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match series by winning the first ODI by four wickets. If Team India also wins the second match to be held in Cardiff, then it will capture the series with an unassailable lead. On the other hand, this match will be ‘do or die’ for England, because with a defeat they will lose the series.




