Team India and England arrived at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneshwar on Friday for the second ODI, set to take place at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday. A video on social media shows both teams receiving a warm welcome from cricket fans and Odisha Cricket Association officials at the airport and hotel entrance.
After winning the first match in Nagpur, India will look to continue their winning streak and seal the three-match series. Meanwhile, England will aim to bounce back by winning the second ODI.
Both teams will have net practice at Barabati Stadium tomorrow before the match on February 9. According to reports, England will practice from 1 PM to 4 PM, while India will train from 5 PM to 8 PM.
India & England ODIs record at Barabati stadium
India and England have played five ODIs at Barabati Stadium, with England winning three and India winning two. The stadium has hosted 21 ODIs so far, with India playing 19 of them, winning 12 and losing 7. The highest team total here is 381/6 by India against England in 2017, while the lowest is 85 all out by South Africa against India in 1993.
Odisha Cricket Association President Pankaj Lochan Mohanty shared, “After almost five years, Barabati Stadium is hosting an ODI match. We have made all necessary arrangements for spectators, including food, water, and other basic facilities. We request fans to follow security guidelines to ensure a smooth and successful match.”
