India and England are scheduled to play the second ODI of the three-match series at the venue on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side arrived in Odisha with a 1-0 lead following their four-wicket win in Nagpur.
The hosts made a dominant start to the three-match series, securing a four-wicket victory over England in Nagpur. The BCCI's official X handle shared a video capturing the Indian team's journey from Nagpur to Cuttack. The squad first arrived at Bhubaneswar airport before traveling by bus to their hotel.
Coming in at No 7, Hardik Pandya was stylish and destructive in equal measure hitting four boundaries and an equal number of maximums in his 30-ball-53
India should have chased down the target but the batters could only manage 145/9 in 20 overs. India still lead the series 2-1 with the fourth game scheduled in Pune on January 31
After making a comeback to Test cricket in the Centurion Test against South Africa in 2023 following a back surgery, Bumrah emerged as a dominant force in 2024, topping the bowling charts with an impressive 71 wickets in 13 Tests—the highest by any bowler this year.
The 26-year-old striker faced challenges with form, discipline, and focus. His unauthorized trip to Belfast in January led to being dropped from the FA Cup fourth-round match against Newport, marking a low point in his turbulent season.