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Joe Root walked off unbeaten on 99 and Sophia Gardens erupted. England had just leveled a series they looked out of two days earlier. If you’re searching for the India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard from Cardiff, here’s every run, wicket and turning point from a day-night thriller that swung on a middle-order collapse and one man’s refusal to lose.
England won by 4 wickets, with 35 balls still in the bank. Below is the complete breakdown: batting cards, bowling figures, key moments and where the series stands with one match left.
India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Overview
- Match: 2nd ODI, India tour of England 2026
- Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 (day-night)
- Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- Toss Winner: England, elected to field
- Match Result: England won by 4 wickets (35 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Joe Root (99* off 133 balls)
- Series Status after the Match: Level 1-1, decider at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19
India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard
India Innings (233 all out, 44 overs)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | c Buttler b Jacks | 26 | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | c Bethell b Atkinson | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| Virat Kohli | c sub (deep third) b Archer | 65 | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | c Curran b Mahmood | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | c Buttler b Atkinson | 66 | 71 | 4 | 2 |
| Washington Sundar | c Root b Mahmood | 9 | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Shivam Dube | c Brook b Curran | 8 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| Axar Patel | b Archer | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gurnoor Brar | c Jacks b Mahmood | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | not out | 20 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| Prasidh Krishna | b Atkinson | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Extras: 1 (b), 0 (lb), 9 (w), 1 (nb) — 11 Total: 233 all out in 44.0 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-61 (Gill, 10.0), 2-104 (Rohit, 18.4), 3-111 (Kishan, 21.2), 4-178 (Kohli, 31.4), 5-195 (Sundar, 35.1), 6-207 (Dube, 37.5), 7-213 (Axar, 39.2), 8-215 (Brar, 40.1), 9-233 (Iyer, 43.5), 10-233 (Prasidh, 44.0)
England Innings (235/6, 44.1 overs, chasing 234)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | b Bumrah | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Bethell | c Kishan b Prasidh Krishna | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Harry Brook (c) | b Brar | 22 | 34 | 3 | 0 |
| Joe Root | not out | 99 | 133 | 9 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | c Kishan b Dube | 26 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | c Kishan b Axar | 17 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | c Sundar b Brar | 38 | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Gus Atkinson | not out | 23 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Extras: 0 (b), 3 (lb), 3 (w), 0 (nb) — 6 Total: 235/6 in 44.1 overs
Fall of Wickets: 1-0 (Duckett, 0.1), 2-8 (Bethell, 1.4), 3-53 (Brook, 10.4), 4-133 (Curran, 27.3), 5-157 (Buttler, 33.0), 6-229 (Jacks, 42.5)
Bowling Scorecard
India Bowling Figures (vs England)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 9 | 1 | 40 | 1 | 4.44 |
| Prasidh Krishna | 9 | 0 | 46 | 1 | 5.11 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 10 | 0 | 67 | 2 | 6.70 |
| Shivam Dube | 6.1 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 5.02 |
| Axar Patel | 10 | 0 | 45 | 1 | 4.50 |
England Bowling Figures (vs India)
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | 10 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 4.70 |
| Gus Atkinson | 9 | 0 | 50 | 3 | 5.55 |
| Saqib Mahmood | 10 | 0 | 48 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Sam Curran | 8 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
| Adil Rashid | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 8.00 |
Match Summary (Yesterday’s Content Between India and England)
India batted first and never quite found rhythm. Kohli (65) and Iyer (66) both got fifties and put on a stand that carried India to 178/4, looking on course for 280 plus. Then the innings folded. Seven wickets fell for 55 runs as Archer and Atkinson found reverse swing under lights, and only Bumrah’s late 20 off 14 balls got India to 233.
The turning point came 20 overs into England’s chase. Root and Curran steadied the ship after early blows from Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, then Root and Jacks put on 72 to drag England within sight of home. Root fell one short of a century but didn’t need it. Atkinson clubbed the winning boundary in the 45th over, and England leveled the series 1-1 with four wickets and 35 balls to spare.
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Top Batting Performers
| Player | Team | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 99* | 133 | 9 | 0 |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | 66 | 71 | 4 | 2 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 65 | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Jacks | England | 38 | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Shubman Gill | India | 31 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| Sam Curran | England | 26 | 31 | 4 | 0 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 26 | 47 | 1 | 1 |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 23* | 22 | 2 | 0 |
Best Bowling Performers
| Bowler | Team | Overs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jofra Archer | England | 10 | 3 | 4.70 |
| Gus Atkinson | England | 9 | 3 | 5.55 |
| Saqib Mahmood | England | 10 | 2 | 4.80 |
| Gurnoor Brar | India | 10 | 2 | 6.70 |
Archer’s three came in a five-over burst late in the innings after going wicketless through the powerplay. Atkinson matched him, finishing off the tail with successive strikes. Gurnoor Brar, playing just his second ODI, picked up Brook and Jacks, England’s captain and best-set batter in the chase, for figures of 2/67.
Key Moments of the Match
- England won the toss and chose to field under lights, banking on early seam movement.
- Kohli and Iyer’s 67-run fourth-wicket stand pulled India from a shaky start back into control.
- India’s middle order fell apart in a hurry: seven wickets for 55 runs turned a strong position into a below-par total.
- Bumrah struck with the first ball of England’s reply, removing Duckett for a duck.
- Root and Jacks added 72 for the sixth wicket, the stand that decided the match.
- Root fell agonizingly short of a century but stayed unbeaten to see England home.
Match Highlights
- Highest partnership: 72 runs between Root and Jacks (England, 6th wicket)
- Fastest fifty: Shreyas Iyer, 50 off 42 balls
- Best catch: Ishan Kishan’s diving take to remove Sam Curran, standing up to the stumps
- Best bowling spell: Jofra Archer, 3/47, all three wickets in his final five overs
- Game-changing over: Bumrah’s opening over of the chase, Duckett gone first ball
India vs England Head-to-Head ODI Record
Heading into this series, India led the rivalry comfortably. After this result, the head-to-head reads roughly:
- Total Matches: 112
- India Wins: 62
- England Wins: 45
- No Result: 3
- Tie: 2
India still holds a wide edge in this fixture, built over five decades since the sides first met in 1974.
Series Update
England’s win at Cardiff means the three-match series is level at 1-1, after India won the series opener at Edgbaston by 6 wickets. Everything now comes down to a decider.
- Current Series Score: India 1 – England 1
- What This Result Means: Neither side can afford a slow start in the third ODI. England will carry momentum from Root’s innings; India will look to fix the middle-order fragility that cost them at Cardiff.
- Next ODI Details: 3rd ODI (decider)
- Venue of Next Match: Lord’s, London, Sunday, July 19, 2026
Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Gurnoor Brar, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
England: Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
India made one change from the first ODI, bringing in Ishan Kishan after KL Rahul was ruled out sick. England made two changes, recalling Saqib Mahmood and Gus Atkinson in place of Josh Tongue and Liam Dawson.
Match Statistics
- Highest Individual Score: Joe Root, 99* (England)
- Best Bowling Figures: Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, 3 wickets each
- Highest Partnership: 72 runs, Root and Jacks (England, 6th wicket)
- Most Sixes: Shreyas Iyer, 2
- Most Fours: Virat Kohli, 7
- Strike Rate Leader (min. 30 balls): Shreyas Iyer, 92.96
- Economy Leader (min. 5 overs): Jasprit Bumrah, 4.44
Records Created During the Match
- Joe Root registered his fifth straight ODI half-century-plus score and his 78th ODI fifty overall, extending his run as England’s most consistent white-ball batter this year.
- Jasprit Bumrah struck with the very first ball of England’s innings, removing Ben Duckett for a golden duck.
- Gurnoor Brar picked up his first multi-wicket ODI haul, dismissing England’s captain in just his second appearance for India.
- Sophia Gardens continued its trend of rewarding the chasing side, with the venue’s last three ODIs now all won by the team batting second.
Sophia Gardens Cardiff ODI Records
- Average First Innings Score: Around 280-300 is considered par at this ground
- Highest Team Total: 342/8, England vs Australia, 2018
- Lowest Team Total: 138 all out, Sri Lanka vs New Zealand, 2013
- Highest Successful Chase: 312/7, England vs West Indies, June 2025
- Pitch Behaviour: Early seam and swing for the pacers, especially under lights, before the surface slows and helps the spinners later in the innings
- Toss Statistics: Recent history favors chasing, with the last three Cardiff ODIs all won by the side fielding first
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2nd ODI between India and England 2026?
England won by 4 wickets, chasing down India’s 233 with 35 balls to spare.
Where was the second ODI played?
At Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, Wales.
Who was Player of the Match?
Joe Root, for his unbeaten 99 off 133 balls.
What was India’s total score?
India were bowled out for 233 in 44 overs.
What was England’s final score?
England finished on 235/6 in 44.1 overs.
Who scored the most runs?
Joe Root, with 99* for England.
Who took the most wickets?
Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, 3 wickets each for England.
What is the series score now?
The three-match series is level 1-1, with the decider at Lord’s on Sunday, July 19.
If you’re tracking every twist of this series, this India National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard has you covered until the teams meet again at Lord’s for the decider.
