Australia Clinch ODI Series 2–0 After Thrilling 2-Wicket Win Over India in Adelaide | IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025 Highlights
Summary:
Australia beat India by 2 wickets in the 2nd ODI at Adelaide Oval to seal the series 2–0. Rohit Sharma’s fifty gave India a fighting total, but Adam Zampa’s 4-wicket spell and Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 61 powered the hosts home in a tense finish.
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Series: India tour of Australia 2025 – 2nd ODI
- Player of the Match: Adam Zampa (AUS)
- Result: Australia won by 2 wickets, sealed the series 2–0
Full Match Report: Australia Beat India by 2 Wickets to Seal ODI Series
India’s Innings – Rohit and Iyer Shine, Zampa Spins a Web
After winning the toss, Australian skipper Mitchell Marsh chose to bowl first, and his bowlers didn’t disappoint.
Despite losing early wickets, Rohit Sharma anchored the Indian innings with a classy 73 off 97 balls, while Shreyas Iyer added a composed 61 (77).
Axar Patel chipped in with a brisk 44 (41), helping India post 264/9 in 50 overs.
Australian bowlers were sharp and disciplined. Adam Zampa (4/60) was the star, breaking India’s momentum in the middle overs. Young pacer Xavier Bartlett (3/39) impressed again with early breakthroughs, while Mitchell Starc picked 2 important wickets.
Australia’s Chase – Connolly, Short Guide Aussies Home
In reply, Australia’s top order was tested early by the Indian seamers. Mitchell Marsh (11) and Travis Head (28) departed cheaply, leaving the hosts shaky at 39/2.
However, Matthew Short (74 off 78) stabilized the innings with his aggressive stroke play before Cooper Connolly (61 off 53)* played a match-winning knock under pressure.
The Indian bowlers kept the contest alive till the end. Arshdeep Singh (2/41) and Washington Sundar (2/37) picked timely wickets, but Australia held their nerve to chase down 265 in 46.2 overs and seal the series.
Top Performers
| Team | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| India | Rohit Sharma | 73 (97) |
| India | Shreyas Iyer | 61 (77) |
| India | Axar Patel | 44 (41) |
| Australia | Matthew Short | 74 (78) |
| Australia | Cooper Connolly | 61* (53) |
| Australia | Adam Zampa | 4/60 |
| Australia | Xavier Bartlett | 3/39 |
Scoreboard
India – 264/9 (50 Overs)
Rohit 73, Shreyas 61, Axar 44, Zampa 4/60, Bartlett 3/39
Australia – 265/8 (46.2 Overs)
Short 74, Connolly 61*, Marsh 11, Arshdeep 2/41, Sundar 2/37
Result: Australia won by 2 wickets
Series: Australia lead 2–0 (3-match series)
Player of the Match: Adam Zampa
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Quick Takeaway
- Series: Australia lead 2–0 (3-match ODI series)
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
- Hero: Adam Zampa – 4/60
- Turning Point: India’s collapse after Rohit’s dismissal
- Next Match: 3rd ODI (Dead Rubber) – India to fight for pride
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