IND vs AUS 2nd ODI
AUS vs IND 2nd ODI 2025 in Adelaide: India's Do-or-Die Battle – Can Rohit & Virat Lead the Comeback?
Quick Summary
India is one loss away from conceding the series in Australia. With the spotlight on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the second ODI at Adelaide Oval becomes a must-win game. Can the legends inspire India to level the series and keep the hopes alive?
- Date: October 23, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM Local | 3:30 AM GMT
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Australia
- Series: India Tour of Australia, 2025 – 3-Match ODI Series
- Series Status: Australia Lead 1-0
Full Match Preview – High Stakes, Higher Pressure
After falling short in the first ODI, Team India enters the 2nd ODI with their backs against the wall. With Australia already 1-0 up, a win at Adelaide Oval would hand them the series. But if India manages to bounce back, the series goes to a thrilling decider.
This match isn’t just about runs and wickets-it’s about resilience, redemption, and legacy.
India’s Playing XI (No Changes Expected)
| Role | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| Captain | Shubman Gill |
| WK-Batter | KL Rahul |
| Senior Batters | Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli |
| Middle Order | Shreyas Iyer |
| Allrounders | Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy |
| Pace Attack | Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna |
| Spin | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Bench | Yashasvi Jaiswal (likely to remain out) |
Spotlight: Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli – The Comeback Kings?
When the chips are down, these two titans have often stood tall.
- Rohit Sharma, known as the "Hitman", has the power to turn the game in just 10 overs.
- Virat Kohli, the master chaser, thrives in pressure.
Both players are past 200 ODIs and carry the scars-and strength-of playing in tough Australian conditions. With no margin for error, this might be the moment they stamp their authority once again.
Tactics India Must Use to Win
- Top-order firepower: Rohit & Gill must give a strong start
- Middle-order stability: Kohli, KL, Iyer must anchor and accelerate
- Bowling control: Siraj and Kuldeep must target early wickets
- Smart spin: Axar and Sundar need to build pressure in the middle overs
- Fielding under lights: Adelaide demands sharpness in the field
Australia’s Advantage – But Pressure on Too
Australia are ahead-but they know India is dangerous when cornered. Expect them to be cautious but aggressive, with the home crowd roaring in support. Can they withstand an Indian fightback?
Captain’s Call: What Shubman Gill Needs to Prove
This series is a big test for Shubman Gill as captain. He’s young, dynamic, and fearless-but he now leads a team needing leadership under pressure. A cool head and bold decisions could define not just this series, but his captaincy future.
Why You Can’t Miss This Match
This ODI has all the ingredients of a classic:
- Two cricketing giants
- A stunning venue
- Series on the line
- Legends on the battlefield
Adelaide is ready. Are you?
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