India were put into bat in the second match of the series. Shubman Gill provided a good start but a flurry of wickets and India's batting collapse sparked a massive debate on X, with fans expressing frustration over another underwhelming batting display. Rohit Sharma and wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan found themselves at the centre of criticism after disappointing outings. Rohit, who got off to a steady start, failed to capitalise after spending time at the crease. His dismissal once again triggered discussions over his recent returns in ODI cricket, with several users questioning whether the veteran opener can continue leading India's batting heading into the 2027 World Cup.

A few fans posted that Rohit had consumed too many dot balls before getting out and called it a "poor knock", while others remarked that if the Indian skipper was truly "selfless", he should make way for younger players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal. A section of supporters even revived retirement calls, claiming India should start preparing for the future rather than relying on senior players.

However, not everyone agreed with the criticism. Several fans backed Rohit, insisting that he still looked comfortable at the crease and only needed one big innings to get back into form. Others urged patience, hoping the opener would respond with a century in the series decider.

Ishan Kishan fails on comeback as India stutter

Ishan Kishan on his comeback endured another forgettable outing after managing just one run off eight deliveries. His dismissal added to concerns over his form, with many users pointing out that he has repeatedly struggled against the short ball during the ongoing England tour.

Some fans questioned India's decision to alter the batting order, arguing that Shreyas Iyer should continue batting at No. 4 instead of making unnecessary changes. Others shared statistics highlighting Ishan's recent returns in white-ball cricket, suggesting that he has failed to make the most of the opportunities given to him. Comparisons were also drawn with KL Rahul after both Indian wicketkeepers registered single-digit scores in the first two ODIs of the series.

While Rohit and Ishan received the majority of the criticism, many fans felt it was unfair to single out individuals. They pointed out that India's middle order once again failed to build on a promising platform, turning a strong position into a disappointing batting performance. India look to post a competitive total. India are leading the series 1-0.