Virat Kohli scores a fifty in the second ODI against England at Cardiff, reaching 168/3 for India by the end of 30 overs as he anchors the innings. The innings continues his strong record against England, with his score coming as it equals West Indies great Viv Richards for 14 ODI 50-plus scores against the same opposition. Only Kumar Sangakkara has more such scores against a single rival, at 15.
India, who lead the three-match series 1-0, makes a change to the playing XI after KL Rahul is ill. Ishan Kishan replaces Rahul in the team.
Across the reports, the focus is on Kohli’s milestone as well as India’s position in the chase/build-up at the halfway point of the innings, alongside the team’s late selection adjustment due to Rahul’s condition.
