At the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, a large crowd of fervent supporters gathered to see a practice session on the eve of the second ODI in the three-match series between India and England. This Sunday, February 9, is the day of the game.
Images posted on the social media site X show that one area of the lower and middle stands was nearly completely occupied. Additionally, a group of police officers was observed outside the location.
Decent turnout (more coming in) for an India training session at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack this evening. Pretty unusual too? #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/SNiWPOgBKQ
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) February 8, 2025
Match Day -1 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack.
India to have a training session a little later this evening, gearing up for their first ODI at the venue in 6 years. #INDvENG pic.twitter.com/F1cwDo80a7
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) February 8, 2025
India last played at the location on December 22, 2019, a match that the home team won by a margin of four wickets.
When it comes to their overall record, India has won 13 of the 17 One-Day Internationals they have played at the Barabati Stadium.
In the meantime, the 50-over section began with India winning the opening match of the series by four wickets following their 4-1 thumping in the recently finished T20I series. The home squad put on a brilliant display, holding England to 248 before pursuing the goal with 68 deliveries remaining.
Virat Kohli, the star batsman, missed the first game of the series because of an injured right knee. He will, however, make a comeback in the next game. After a few months of lacklustre batting performances, there will undoubtedly be high expectations for Kohli to get back to his typical style.
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