Picture of the opening matches – India took the lead
In the initial 2 matches of 2025 sequence, India performed exceedingly well and put pressure on England. Having posted the whopping score of 312 against England at the first ODI, the team finished the match with the 45-run win. India further confirmed that they had taken good advantage of the home situations by winning the second ODI with a great performance between Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill as they were left with 6 wickets.
The return of Virat Kohli became the talk of the town
Virat Kohli’s return to form is no more a matter of joy for Indian fans, but it is a matter of concern for the English bowlers. Kohli’s second ODI was a model knock of 108, in which he demonstrated class and patience. His innings suggested that he is still one of those players for the big ones.
Jasprit Bumrah’s bowling to glory
Jasprit Bumrah, once again, advertised why he is one of the best fast bowlers in the world. The early blows he gave England pushed them onto the back foot in the first ODI. Batsmen are jittery because of his yorkers and slow balls. Just an average economy of 4.2 shows how frugal and effective he has been.
England Battling Nightmare, Bairstow and Root on Rescue Mission
England as a side does not seem to be in its old aggressive spirit. The other batsmen, apart from captain Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow, are performing just on a fair average. In the first match, the whole English side was bowled out for just 267 runs while chasing a target of 312. It’s all too clear now that the Indian spinners and fast bowlers kept the pressure on them.
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav gave confidence with deadly performance
Kuldeep Yadav took a total of 7 wickets in the first and second matches and broke the backbone of the opposition team. Especially in the middle overs, his googly and flipper troubled the English batsmen. The variety of his balls and the control of line length make him very dangerous.
The usefulness of all-rounder Hardik Pandya proved again
Hardik Pandya provided balance to the team with both bat and ball. In the first match, he played a quick innings of 42 runs and then also took 2 wickets. His presence gives Team India a deep bench strength and poses a double challenge for the opposing team.
Young talents are impressing – Tilak Verma and Yashasvi Jaiswal
New faces have been given a chance in the Indian team and they have performed beyond expectations. Tilak Verma gave stability to the middle order while Yashasvi Jaiswal gave an aggressive start in the top order. These two players can become the backbone of Indian cricket in the coming times.
England bowlers have a tough road – Wood and Curran have limited success
The biggest challenge for England is their bowlers. Bowlers like Mark Wood and Sam Curran could not trouble the Indian batsmen. Wood bowled fast but did not get wickets. On the other hand, Curran’s swing was also not very effective. India’s batsmen handled him easily.
Fielding and catching became the deciding factor
There was a huge difference in the fielding of both the teams. India took brilliant catches and capitalized on run-out opportunities, while the England team dropped catches at crucial times. Small moments in the match leave a big impact and in this series, India has been seen ahead in fielding.
Future prospects and direction of the series
Considering the current performances, India has a good standing in the series but England is a team, which can come back any time. England in the upcoming games will require to step up the middle order and bowling. Meanwhile, India will also be required to stick to their pace and provide more chances to young players.
Conclusion:
The 2025 India vs England series seems to be going in India’s favor so far. The right balance of the experience of the experienced players and the energy of the young talents has become the strength of this team. If England has to make a comeback, they will have to show improvement in every department. The next few matches will decide the course of the series.
October 9, 2025