England endured another heavy defeat in the second one-day international in Cuttack, as India secured the series with a game to spare.

After posting a target of 305, England’s struggles on tour persisted, with Indian captain Rohit Sharma delivering a stunning 119 off 90 balls to lead his team toward victory.

Rohit was eventually dismissed in the 30th over, miscuing a full toss from Liam Livingstone, but by then, India needed just 85 more runs. Despite a slight stumble, they comfortably sealed the win with four wickets in hand and 33 balls to spare.

While Rohit's century was his first for India in 11 months, England continue to search for form under new coach Brendon McCullum.

They wasted a platform set through an opening partnership of 81 by Ben Duckett and Phil Salt, failing to kick on after Duckett was caught for 65.

Despite all of England's top six making it beyond 25, Joe Root was the highest scorer with 69 and England were dismissed with a ball remaining in their 50 overs.

The final match of the series, England's last before their Champions Trophy opener against Australia on 22 February, is in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell was ruled out of playing in Cuttack after sustaining a hamstring injury in the first ODI that will also cause him to miss the Champions Trophy.

Source: BBC

BDST: 1330 HRS, FEB 10, 2025
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