India vs Australia 2nd ODI 2025 Match Overview
Australia defeated India by 2 wickets in the 2nd ODI 2025 at Adelaide Oval, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong start from Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, the visitors failed to defend their total as Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly guided Australia to victory.
🏟️ Match Summary
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Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
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Date: 23 October 2025
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Result: Australia won by 2 wickets (lead series 2-0)
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Toss: India won and chose to bat
| Team | Score | Overs |
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| India | 264/9 | 50.0 |
| Australia | 265/8 | 46.2 |
💥 India’s Innings Highlights
India posted 264/9, led by Rohit Sharma’s 73 off 97 balls and Shreyas Iyer’s 61 off 77. However, the middle order faltered after Virat Kohli fell for a duck, leaving India short of a 300+ target.
Top Performers (India):
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Rohit Sharma – 73 (97)
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Shreyas Iyer – 61 (77)
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Rishabh Pant – 42 (38)
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Adam Zampa – 4/42 (10)
🇦🇺 Australia’s Chase
Australia’s chase wasn’t smooth. Early wickets put them under pressure, but Matthew Short (74) stabilized the innings. Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 61 guided Australia to a thrilling victory. The lower order showed great composure.
Top Performers (Australia):
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Matthew Short – 74 (78)
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Cooper Connolly – 61* (55)
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Cameron Green – 44 (39)
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Adam Zampa – Player of the Match
🧩 Key Turning Points
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Adam Zampa’s 4-wicket spell broke India’s momentum.
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Virat Kohli’s early dismissal tilted the game in Australia’s favor.
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Connolly’s calm innings ensured Australia crossed the finish line.
📊 Series Standing
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Australia lead 2-0 in the 3-match series
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India must win the 3rd ODI to avoid a series whitewash
🔍 Post-Match Reactions
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Rohit Sharma: “We were 20–30 runs short.”
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Pat Cummins (Australia): “We showed great character chasing under lights.”
🗓️ What’s Next
The 3rd ODI will be played on 26 October 2025 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). India will aim to bounce back before the T20 series begins.
📰 Final Thoughts
The India vs Australia 2nd ODI 2025 had everything: momentum shifts, wickets, and a nail-biting finish. India’s batting lacked consistency, while Australia proved why they excel under pressure.
