India head coach Gautam Gambhir promoted Axar Patel to No.5, pushing KL Rahul to No.6 in the second ODI, prompting criticism from former captain Kris Srikkanth. Rahul remained unbeaten on 26 as India edged a rain shortened win by four runs. Srikkanth questioned the batting order decision and praised youngster Gurnoor Brar's 4/30 and pace bowling potential.
