The Barabati Stadium saw a significant turnout, with fans eager to watch Indian cricketer Virat Kohli train, indicating his fitness for the second ODI against England. The pitch favoured chasing teams, potentially influencing match strategies, while India's playing XI faced selection dilemmas, including balancing left-right combinations and managing players' workloads.
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