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CARDIFF: India vs England 2nd ODI Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports, Match Time, Weather & Prediction

CRICKET : India vs England 2nd ODI live streaming details, Star Sports TV channels, JioHotstar streaming, Cardiff weather forecast, pitch report, probable XIs and match prediction.

India Eye Series Victory as England Fight to Stay Alive

India head into the second ODI against England with confidence after an impressive victory in the series opener. Led by Shubman Gill, the visitors outplayed England in all three departments and now have the opportunity to seal the three-match series.

England, meanwhile, are under pressure. A defeat in Cardiff would hand India the ODI series, making this a must-win contest for Harry Brook’s side.

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Match Details

Match: India vs England – 2nd ODI

Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026

Venue: Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Toss: 5:00 PM IST

Match Starts: 5:30 PM IST (1:00 PM Local Time)

Where to Watch India vs England 2nd ODI Live

India

TV Broadcast

• Star Sports Network
• Sony Sports Network (availability may vary by DTH/cable platform)

Live Streaming

• JioHotstar
• Sony LIV

International Broadcast

United Kingdom

• Sky Sports Cricket
• Sky Sports Main Event

USA & Canada

• Willow TV

Australia

• Fox Cricket
• Kayo Sports

South Africa

• SuperSport

New Zealand

• Sky Sport NZ

Cardiff Weather Report

Weather is expected to play a role, although a full match is still likely.

Forecast

• Temperature: 18°C–21°C
• Conditions: Mostly cloudy with sunny intervals.
• Rain Probability: Around 20–30%, mainly during the afternoon.
• Humidity: Around 70%
• Wind: Moderate breeze that could assist fast bowlers with the new ball.

If showers interrupt play, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will determine the revised target, as there is no reserve day for the ODI.

Pitch Report – Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

Sophia Gardens has traditionally offered something for everyone.

• Early assistance for seam bowlers.
• Batters who survive the first 10 overs can score heavily.
• Spinners become effective during the middle overs.
• Teams chasing have enjoyed success at this venue in recent years.

A first-innings score of 280–300 should be highly competitive.

Why India Start as Favourites

India looked like the more complete side in the first ODI.

Captain Shubman Gill anchored the innings brilliantly, while Washington Sundar and Axar Patel rescued India after early wickets with composed middle-order contributions. The bowling attack then backed up the batters by restricting England and controlling the game from start to finish.

After disappointing T20I series results against Ireland and England earlier in the tour, the first ODI showed a much-improved Indian side that adapted well to English conditions.

England Must Fix These Problems

England have enough match-winners, but they need to improve quickly.

• Top-order batters must convert starts into big scores.
• Bowlers need early wickets to expose India’s middle order.
• Fielding standards must improve after several costly mistakes in the first ODI.

Playing at home gives England hope, but another below-par performance could cost them the series.

Key Battle

Shubman Gill vs Jofra Archer

Gill looked technically superb in the first ODI, while Archer remains England’s biggest weapon with the new ball. The contest between these two could shape the outcome of the match.

BollywoodView.com’s Prediction

India enter Cardiff with momentum, confidence and a balanced squad. Their batting has found rhythm, the all-rounders are contributing consistently and the bowling attack looks disciplined.

England have the quality to bounce back, but they cannot afford another slow start.

Winning Probability

• India – 68%
• England – 32%

Prediction: India are slight favourites to win the second ODI and clinch the series, though England are capable of forcing a decider if their senior players deliver under pressure.

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