India batting stalwart Virat Kohli saw his impressive knock come to an end after England pacer Jofra Archer dismissed him throughout the second ODI of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16. Kohli’s wicket got here on the fourth delivery of the thirty second over of India’s innings.
Archer delivered a back-of-a-length ball on middle and leg, and Kohli attempted to whip it across the road. Nevertheless, he only managed a top edge, with the ball safely pouched by Adil Rashid at deep third. It was the second successive ODI wherein Archer got the higher of Kohli, having trapped him lbw for five within the series opener.
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Jofra Archer brought back and he gets the massive wicket of Virat Kohli 👊 pic.twitter.com/ZM1yagSSVO
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 16, 2026
Virat Kohli scored a fluent 65 off 66 deliveries, striking eight boundaries during his innings. His dismissal reduced India to 178/4 in 31.4 overs.
Harry Brook’s Scoop Goes Fallacious as Gurnoor Brar Strikes in 2nd ODI
India pacer Gurnoor Brar provided a vital breakthrough by dismissing England captain Harry Brookthroughout the second ODI of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, on Thursday, July 16. The wicket got here on the fourth delivery of the eleventh over.
Brar produced a pointy 146 kph back-of-a-length delivery outside off stump as Brook shuffled well across his stumps in an try and play a scoop shot. Nevertheless, the ball brushed his gloves before carrying through to wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, who accomplished a cushty catch.
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Got him! 🔥#GurnoorBrar dismisses the England captain at a vital moment to place the match back within the balance.#ENGvIND 2nd ODI 👉 Streaming LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/OLKrKfxnBj
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 16, 2026
The England skipper’s innings ended at 16 off 16 deliveries, with two boundaries and a six to his name. His wicket reduced the hosts to 53/3 in 10.4 overs. Earlier, after being asked to bat first, India were bundled out for 233 in 44 overs.
Virat Kohli (65 off 66) and Shreyas Iyer (66 off 71) were the standout performers with impressive half-centuries, while Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinsonstarred with the ball for England, claiming three wickets each.
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