IND vs ENG 2nd ODI: Pitch report and key stats of Barabati stadium

After the first ODI, Shreyas Iyer shared that he was originally scheduled to sit out, which caught many former cricketers by surprise, especially since Yashasvi Jaiswal's name was being discussed.

India secured a narrow four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. Virat Kohli was absent from the first match due to a swollen knee, but according to Shubman Gill, Kohli is expected to return when India take the field again for the second ODI on February 9 at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.   All eyes will be on Indian captain Rohit Sharma as he aims to find his form, while Virat Kohli could make his return after missing the last game due to injury. Both players will be eager to make an impact as India looks to fine-tune their squad ahead of the Champions Trophy. It remains uncertain whether the team will make changes, particularly to their bowling attack, or maintain their current combinations.  Check India vs England 2nd ODI Live score and match updates here 

    Barabati Stadium Pitch Report 

      Pitch Report: Batting Paradise with Potential for Late Spin

 

Former cricketers Deep Dasgupta and Graeme Swann have provided insights into the pitch conditions ahead of the match, indicating that the venue is likely to witness high-scoring action.

 

With square boundaries measuring 63 and 64 metres and a straight hit of 73 metres, batters will have ample opportunities to clear the ropes. Dasgupta, conducting a knuckle test, noted that the surface is not as hard as the previous pitch and contains visible cracks, suggesting that spin could play a role in the latter stages of the match.

 

While the sun is expected to stay out throughout the day, the ball should come onto the bat nicely, offering early advantages to the batters. However, Dasgupta observed that the pitch appears slightly abrasive, which might slow it down in the latter part of the first innings.

 

Given the conditions, teams might prefer to bowl first, as there could be some dew in the second half, making chasing easier. Additionally, with short mid-wicket pockets, spinners will have a challenging task in containing runs and picking up wickets.

 

With runs on offer but spin likely to come into play later, captains will have a crucial decision to make at the toss.

  Cuttack’s Barabati Stadium has hosted 19 ODI matches, with the most recent one taking place in December 2019. Known for being a high-scoring venue, the conditions suggest that it would be advantageous to bowl first. Dew could play a crucial role during the second half of the game, making it more challenging for the batting side. Historically, spinners have had success at this ground, and it is expected that they could play a key role in determining the outcome of the match.  

India set the highest total at this venue in 2017 when they scored 381/6 against England, who responded with 366 runs.  Check all latest updates on Champions Trophy 2025 here    Barabati stadium key stats 

ODI stats at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack
Matches Played	Matches Won Batting First	Matches Won Batting Second	Highest Team Innings
19	7	12	381/6 (India) vs England

 

India has played 17 ODIs at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, with a strong record of 13 wins and 4 losses. The highest total scored by India at this venue is 381/6 against England on January 11, 2017, while their lowest total was 161/5 against New Zealand on December 12, 1988. India's biggest win by runs came against Sri Lanka, winning by 169 runs on November 2, 2014, and their largest win by wickets was an 8-wicket victory over the West Indies on November 9, 1994.  

 

Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for most runs at the stadium, accumulating 469 runs in 10 matches. Mohammed Azharuddin's highest score at the venue is 153* off 150 balls against Zimbabwe in 1998. Ajay Jadeja boasts the highest average (136.5) and Zaheer Khan the highest strike rate (137.93). Tendulkar also hit 4 half-centuries, while Jadeja scored 2 centuries. 

 

Highest ODI totals at Barabati Stadium
Team	Score	Overs	RR	Inns	Opposition	Ground	Result	Match Date
India	381/6	50	7.62	1	v England	Cuttack	won	19/01/17
England	366/8	50	7.32	2	v India	Cuttack	lost	19/01/17
India	363/5	50	7.26	1	v Sri Lanka	Cuttack	won	02/11/14
India	316/6	48.4	6.49	2	v West Indies	Cuttack	won	22/12/19
West Indies	315/5	50	6.3	1	v India	Cuttack	lost	22/12/19
India	301/3	50	6.02	1	v Zimbabwe	Cuttack	won	09/04/98
India	273/4	43.4	6.25	2	v England	Cuttack	won	26/11/08
England	270/4	50	5.4	1	v India	Cuttack	lost	26/11/08
Zimbabwe	269	48.4	5.52	2	v India	Cuttack	lost	09/04/98
Australia	266/5	50	5.32	1	v Zimbabwe	Cuttack	won	30/10/87
India	256/2	49.2	5.18	2	v West Indies	Cuttack	won	09/11/94
India	255/7	47.2	5.38	2	v Zimbabwe	Cuttack	won	02/12/00
Zimbabwe	253/7	50	5.06	1	v India	Cuttack	lost	02/12/00
India	252/5	49	5.14	1	v England	Cuttack	lost	27/12/84
West Indies	251/9	50	5.02	1	v India	Cuttack	lost	09/11/94