The India Tour of England 2026 has finally seen a win for the Indian Team after losing 4-0 in the T20I series. Indian ODI team showed intent in the very first game of the ODI series by dominating the home team both in bowling and batting, showing how well they have started preparations for the ICC World Cup 2027.
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ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - India Tour of England 2026, 2nd ODI
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As per our ENG vs IND Dream11 prediction today match, this encounter will be more intense than before as a series win is on the line for the England team, who will be looking forward to putting their all in this game. The England vs India 2nd ODI will be played at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff and let's have a look at other details.
England vs India Match Details
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| Series | India Tour of England 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England vs India, 2nd ODI |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens |
| City | Cardiff |
| Match Start Time | 5:30 PM IST, 16th July, 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG vs IND 2nd ODI Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
ENG vs IND Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | 76 Runs |
| Josh Tongue | England | 1 Wicket |
| Shubman Gill | India | 80 Runs |
| Axar Patel | India | 4 Wickets |
ENG vs IND Toss Prediction
The toss in the ENG vs IND 2nd ODI is likely to be won again by England, where skipper Harry Brook will be looking forward to bowling first and putting the Indian team to bat first and put pressure early on.
Record of Chasing Teams at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, one of the most beautiful cricket stadiums in the world, has hosted several ODI matches, where the chasing record is very good with 63.63% of winning percentage.
| Chasing Record | Winning% |
|---|---|
| Very Good | 63.63% |
ENG vs IND Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Playing 11 | India Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Ben Duckett | Rohit Sharma |
| Jacob Bethell | Shubman Gill (c) |
| Joe Root | Virat Kohli |
| Harry Brook (c) | Shreyas Iyer |
| Jos Buttler (wk) | KL Rahul (wk) |
| Will Jacks | Shivam Dube |
| Sam Curran | Axar Patel |
| Liam Dawson | Washington Sundar |
| Jofra Archer | Jasprit Bumrah |
| Josh Tongue | Gurnoor Brar |
| Adil Rashid | Prasidh Krishna |
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ENG vs IND Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Joe Root and Shubman Gill |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Josh Tongue and Axar Patel |
ENG vs IND Captain & Vice Captain Choices
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| Captain | Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Joe Root and Jofra Archer |
Top Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Joe Root | England | Batter |
| Shubman Gill | India | Batter |
Budget Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Liam Dawson | England | Bowler |
| Axar Patel | India | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: J Buttler
- Batters: S Gill (c), V Kohli, J Root (vc), R Sharma, B Duckett
- All-rounders: A Patel
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, L Dawson, J Archer, G Brar Singh

Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: KL Rahul
- Batters: S Gill, V Kohli (c), J Root, S Iyer, B Duckett
- All-rounders: A Patel, S Curran
- Bowlers: J Bumrah, J Archer (vc), L Dawson

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG vs IND match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today (2nd ODI) Players to Avoid
The star players like Will Jacks and Shivam Dube can be avoided in your Dream11 team as per our ENG vs IND Dream11 team prediction. Likely, they won't help you get more fantasy points than others.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Will Jacks | 8 Cr |
| Shivam Dube | 6.5 Cr |
ENG vs IND Weather & Pitch Report at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
- As per the weather report for Cardiff for the 2nd ODI, it will be sunny and clear weather with a temperature of around 23°C-25°C. There are no chances of rain during the game, and it will allow the match to happen without any interruptions.
- The pitch report of Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, suggests that it will be a balanced pitch for the match, with pacers and spinners both getting help from the surface, where batters will be looking to go past the 1st innings average score of 223 runs.
| Temperature | 23°C-25°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Sunny and Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Pacers and Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 223 Runs |
ENG vs IND H2H Records
India and England have played 111 ODIs against each other, making it one of the greatest rivalries in cricket. India have the better record with 62 wins, while England have won 44 matches. Three games ended without a result, and two matches were tied.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 62 |
| England (ENG) | 44 |
| No Result/Tied | 3/2 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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