India's Record At Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Ahead Of IND Vs ENG 2nd ODI, 2026

Shubman Gill will play for the first time in Cardiff [Source: AFP]

India will lock horns with England in the second ODI of the three-match series at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. Led by Shubman Gill, the Indian team had a magnificent start to the series, securing a clinical six-wicket victory in the first ODI at Edgbaston, Birmingham. 

Given the Men in Blue were thumped by their English opponents in the five-match T20I leg, they would like to capitalise on the winning momentum and bag the ODI series before the decider. As they get ready for the crucial clash, here's a look at India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 

India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff in international cricket

As evidenced by the data presented in the above table, India have played five international matches between 2011 and 2018 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff. India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, suggests that they have won three and lost two international fixtures at the venue. 

Thus, India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, reveals that they have a win percentage of 60 at the English cricketing venue. They have defeated South Africa and Sri Lanka in the 2013 Champions Trophy, while winning one of three international fixtures against England in Cardiff. 

Talking specifically about ODIs, the Indian team has played four matches, winning three of them at a success rate of 75 per cent at Sophia Gardens. 

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India vs England ODIs in Cardiff: How did the matches pan out in the past?

India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, suggests that they have faced England in two ODIs at the venue. The Men in Blue suffered a heavy six-wicket defeat in 2011 before bouncing back with a whopping 133-run victory the next time they took on England in an ODI in Cardiff. 

So, India have a success rate of 50 per cent in ODIs against England at Sophia Gardens. 

Interestingly, India have breached the 300-run mark, posting an exact same total in both ODIs against England at Sophia Gardens. The last time these two teams collided, the Indians swatted aside their English counterparts comfortably. 

Riding on Suresh Raina's quick-fire 75-ball 100, the Indian team posted 304 runs on the board. In response, the English side fell prey to Ravindra Jadeja's bowling masterclass, bundling out for 161 in 38.1 overs. 

India's best performers at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff

(India's most prolific performers in Cardiff across formats)

India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, suggests that Virat Kohli has been their best batter at the venue with 243 runs at an average of 60.75 and a strike rate of 101.67. 

Kohli also holds the record for the most ODI runs for India in Cardiff, having struck 196 runs across four matches. His best performances at the venue include a flamboyant 93-ball 107, which he scored in India's first-ever match at Sophia Gardens in 2011. 

India's record at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, reveals that Ravindra Jadeja has been their most successful bowler at the venue with eight wickets under his belt. The veteran allrounder played a vital role in India's only ODI win over England in Cardiff with a stunning four-wicket haul. 

Suresh Raina in India's most successful ODI batter against England in Cardiff with 115 runs in two outings. However, if Kohli (107) scores nine runs in the second ODI of the IND Vs ENG 2026 series, he'll dethrone the former middle-order batter and claim the top spot on the elite list. 

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