New Delhi, July 17 -- England produced a composed chase to defeat India by four wickets in the second ODI of the India tour of England 2026 at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Chasing a target of 234, the hosts finished on 235/6 in 44.1 overs. Joe Root's masterful unbeaten 99 guided the side home, with Gus Atkinson sealing the win with a boundary. The result levelled the three-match series at 1-1.

England captain Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl first under clear skies. India started steadily with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Gill struck six boundaries in a quick 31 off 30 balls before falling to Gus Atkinson. Rohit looked scratchy for his 26 before Will Jacks dismissed him.

Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer then rebuilt the in...