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Will Shubman Gill Play 2nd ODI?: The second match of the ODI series (India tour of England 2026) between India and England takes place today. Team India has already taken a 1-0 lead by winning the first match. Now, the team aims to win the second match and clinch the series. Ahead of this crucial encounter, there is some major and reassuring news for the fans.
Will Shubman Gill play the 2nd ODI?: Major Injury Update For Team India
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While the Indian cricket team achieved a magnificent victory in the first match of the ongoing ODI series against England, the win was marred by a significant setback. Captain Shubman Gill had to leave the field midway through the match due to an injury.
Gill had opened the innings and was looking in excellent touch. He was batting on 80 runs when he experienced physical discomfort and retired hurt, returning to the pavilion. Had he stayed at the crease, he would have had a golden opportunity to complete his century. However, reports now indicate that he has fully recovered from the injury and will be seen both captaining the side and batting in today's second ODI.
India Playing 11 vs ENG: Will India Make Any Changes For The 2nd ODI?
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With Captain Shubman Gill fully fit, it is now clear that there will be no major changes to the opening slot. The Indian team management is likely to field the same winning combination for this crucial match. The team is also expected to maintain the momentum from the first match in the bowling and all-rounder departments.
Also Read: Team India ODI record at Sophia Gardens, Stats & Key Records
India Probable Playing 11 vs England For 2nd ODI
India's probable playing XI for the second ODI against England could be as follows:
- Shubman Gill (C)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Washington Sundar
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Shivam Dube
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
Also Read: Virat Kohli ODI Stats and Records at Sophia Gardens Cardiff
