England Beat India by 4 Wickets | IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Result 2026 | Full Match Summary & Scorecard
- Series Status: The three-match ODI series is level at 1-1.
- England Target: 234 runs.
- England Score: 235/6 in 44.1 overs.
- India Score: 233 all out in 44 overs.
- Highest Run Score: Joe Root - 99 runs.
- Best Bowlers: Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson - 3 wickets each.
- Best Indian Batter: Shreyas Iyer - 66 runs.
- Best Indian Bowler: Gurnoor Brar - 2 wickets.
England made a strong comeback in the ODI series by defeating India by 4 wickets in the second match. The match was played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. India made a total of 233 runs in 44 overs. England needed 234 runs to win the match. Joe Root played an amazing innings of 99 runs and helped England win the match. England reached 235/6 in 44.1 overs and won the match by 4 wickets. The ODI series is now level at 1-1.
Joe Root's Match-Winning 99 took England to Victory Over India
Joe Root was named the Player of the Match for his 99 runs not out. He faced 133 balls and hit 9 fours during his innings. England were under pressure after losing two early wickets. Root handled the situation calmly.
He avoided the risks while playing. His calm batting helped England stay in control. His 99 score played the biggest role in England's four-wicket win.
Top Run Scorers (IND vs ENG 2nd ODI)
- Joe Root (England): 99 runs off 133 balls
- Shreyas Iyer (India): 66 runs off 71 balls
- Virat Kohli (India): 65 runs off 66 balls
Joe Root played the best in this match with his 99 runs not out. Shreyas Iyer played well for India with 66 runs. Virat Kohli looked in great form in this match. He scored 65 runs and completed a half-century.
Top Wicket Takers (IND vs ENG 2nd ODI)
- Jofra Archer (England): 3 wickets for 47 runs
- Gus Atkinson (England): 3 wickets for 50 runs
- Gurnoor Brar (India): 2 wickets for 67 runs
Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson were the best bowlers for England. They played a big role in stopping India at 233 runs. Both bowlers took three important wickets. They kept pressure on India's batters throughout the match. Gurnoor Brar was India's top wicket-taker. He gave India hope by taking two wickets during England's chase.
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Match scorecard (India Tour of England 2026)
India batting statistics
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Rohit Sharma | 26 | 47 | 1 | 1 | c Buttler b Will Jacks |
| Shubman Gill | 31 | 30 | 6 | 0 | c Duckett b Gus Atkinson |
| Virat Kohli | 65 | 66 | 8 | 0 | c Adil Rashid b Jofra Archer |
| Ishan Kishan | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | c & b Sam Curran |
| Shreyas Iyer | 66 | 71 | 5 | 2 | c Buttler b Gus Atkinson |
| Washington Sundar | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | c Buttler b Saqib Mahmood |
| Axar Patel | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | c Buttler b Jofra Archer |
| Shivam Dube | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | c & b Jofra Archer |
| Gurnoor Brar | 7 | 15 | 0 | 0 | c Gus Atkinson b Saqib Mahmood |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 20 | 13 | 3 | 1 | Not out |
| Prasidh Krishna | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | b Gus Atkinson |
| Extras | 14 | ||||
| Total | 233 | All out in 44 overs |
India bowling statistics
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 10 | 0 | 45 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 9.1 | 1 | 52 | 1 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 10 | 0 | 67 | 2 |
| Shivam Dube | 6 | 0 | 32 | 1 |
| Axar Patel | 9 | 1 | 35 | 1 |
England batting statistics
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | How Out |
| Ben Duckett | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | c Ishan Kishan b Jasprit Bumrah |
| Jacob Bethell | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | c Ishan Kishan b Prasidh Krishna |
| Joe Root | 99 | 133 | 9 | 0 | Not out |
| Harry Brook | 16 | 16 | 2 | 1 | c Ishan Kishan b Gurnoor Brar |
| Sam Curran | 26 | 31 | 4 | 0 | c Ishan Kishan b Shivam Dube |
| Jos Buttler | 17 | 18 | 1 | 1 | b Axar Patel |
| Will Jacks | 30 | 44 | 2 | 0 | c Virat Kohli b Gurnoor Brar |
| Gus Atkinson | 23 | 16 | 3 | 1 | Not out |
| Extras | 20 | ||||
| Total | 235/6 | Won in 44.1 overs |
England bowling statistics
| Bowler | O | M | R | W |
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 0 | 47 | 3 |
| Saqib Mahmood | 9 | 1 | 52 | 2 |
| Gus Atkinson | 9 | 1 | 50 | 3 |
| Adil Rashid | 5 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | 6 | 1 | 23 | 1 |
| Will Jacks | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
IND vs ENG 2nd ODI Match Summary
India's Innings
- India started batting with Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.
- Both batters played well in the first few overs and gave India a good start.
- Shubman Gill scored 31 runs with six fours. He got bowled by Gus Atkinson.
- Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli created a good partnership. Rohit scored 26 runs, and Kohli scored 65 runs from 66 balls. He hit eight fours.
- Jofra Archer took Kohli’s wicket when India needed him to stay longer.
- Ishan Kishan could score only 1 run and got out quickly.
- Shreyas Iyer then played an important innings for India. He scored 66 runs from 71 balls with five fours and two sixes.
- He tried to keep India's score up while wickets kept falling.
- India were all out for 233 runs in 44 overs.
England's Chase
- England needed 234 runs to win the match.
- India started very well as Jasprit Bumrah took a wicket of Ben Duckett on the first ball.
- Prasidh Krishna then removed Jacob Bethell for 4 runs.
- England lost two wickets at just 8 runs. After that, Joe Root came to play. He focused on scoring runs slowly.
- Root made important partnerships with different England's batters. He scored 99 runs off 133 balls.
- Harry Brook scored 16 runs before getting out.
- Will Jacks scored 30 runs from 44 balls. He helped England move closer to the target.
- After Jack got out, Gus Atkinson joined Root and played big shots.
- Atkinson scored 23 runs not out from 16 balls.
- Joe Root stayed at the ground until the very end.
- England scored 235/6 in 44.1 overs and won the match by 4 wickets.
The series is now 1-1, and the final ODI will decide the winner. Want to know who will win the final ODI? Read India vs England 3rd ODI match prediction on Skoringly!
FAQs
Who won the 2nd ODI between India and England in 2026?
England won the 2nd ODI against India by 4 wickets.
What target did England chase against India?
England chased a target of 234 runs.
Who was the Player of the Match in the India vs England 2nd ODI?
Joe Root was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 99-run innings.
How many runs did Joe Root score against India?
Joe Root scored 99 runs not out for England.
Who made the most runs in the second ODI match against England?
Shreyas Iyer was India's highest run scorer with 66 runs.
Who took the most wickets for England in the match against India?
Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson took three wickets each for England in the 2nd ODI match against India.
Who was the best bowler of India against England in the second ODI match?
Gurnoor Brar was India's best wicket-taker. He took two wickets for the team.
What is the series score after the second ODI between India and England?
The ODI series is level at 1-1 after England's victory.