AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI – Match Result

Updated：Australia beat India by 2 wickets.

Australia pulled off a nail-biter at Adelaide Oval, chasing down 265 to edge past India by just two wickets. Matthew Short led the charge with a sparkling 74 off 78 balls, punishing a few sloppy fielding moments from India, while Cooper Connolly kept his cool at the death, finishing 61 not out. After a shaky middle-order collapse left Australia at 132 for 4, Short and Connolly stitched together a crucial partnership that steadied the innings. Debutant Mitchell Owen added some fireworks too, blasting 36 off 23 to keep the scoreboard ticking and give Australia the edge in the series.

Back-to-back ducks for Virat Kohli 🫣🦆

🚨 It is the first time in his ODI career that Kohli has been dismissed for a duck in successive innings#AUSvsIND #ViratKohli #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/DPQEwxuGyr

— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) October 23, 2025

India’s innings had its moments, with Rohit Sharma scoring 73 and Shreyas Iyer contributing 61 in a 118-run partnership, but it wasn’t enough. Adam Zampa shone with the ball, taking four wickets, while Xavier Bartlett made an immediate impact, dismissing both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli early. Josh Hazlewood bowled economically despite going wicketless, and Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj troubled Australia’s openers before Short and Renshaw turned the momentum. In the end, Australia’s mix of calm heads and explosive hitting sealed the series, leaving India searching for answers under Shubman Gill’s new captaincy.

The Aussies assert their dominance to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead over India in the ODI series 👊#AUSvIND 📝: https://t.co/hmSRGQc6Xz pic.twitter.com/AIO8bfGj04

— ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2025

AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI – Match Details

AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI – Predicted XI

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AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI – Gill Having the Best Time, While Australia’s Struggle

As the series moves to the second game, India hold the upper hand over an Australia side still searching for rhythm. India are in a generational shift, yet veterans Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma continue to guide Shubman Gill’s ODI captaincy with composure. Gill is growing quickly, surrounded by mentors who know how to win under pressure. The squad’s balance gives India control, and that leadership mix could lift them to another level. Australia remain without their captain and continue to slide in form, ranked third and facing pressure from Sri Lanka and Pakistan closing the gap.

AUS vs IND – Missing too Many Players for Australia

Australia’s recent record against India paints a clear picture of the gap between the two teams. They fell in the World Cup semi-final and again during their last ODI tour of India, losing 2-1 despite moments of fight. What makes this series even tougher is the absence of several key players. Glenn Maxwell, who took four wickets at an economy under four, Steven Smith’s steady 74, Marnus Labuschagne’s 72, and David Warner’s rapid 56 were all missing from this lineup. Those names were the foundation of their previous wins, and without them, Australia look a shadow of their full-strength side. Facing an Indian team in peak form, their path to recovery appears narrow.

AUS vs IND – Too Good, Too Fast, Too Strong

You might be tired of hearing how good India are, but their dominance is real and built on pure consistency. Too strong, with Virat Kohli’s 84 in the semi-final win over Australia. Too good, with Rohit Sharma’s 76 guiding the ICC Trophy final against New Zealand. Too fast, with Mohammad Siraj leading the pace unit and striking early almost every time. Young Harshit Rana adds fresh firepower, averaging only 20 runs per wicket at 23 years old, showing India’s depth for years to come. Even without Varun Chakravarthy, who took 5 for 42 against New Zealand, this attack already looks far beyond what Australia can handle.

AUS vs IND – Brutal Panthera Tigris Will Hunt Kangaroo

India carry all the form, strength, and confidence, while Australia are still searching for answers. The Tigers look fierce, playing with speed, precision, and a sense of control that few teams can match. Missing key players and short of momentum, Australia will need something special just to stay in the contest. India’s bowlers keep things tight, their batters attack with purpose, and the captaincy had been rising up with assist. Unless Australia find a spark from nowhere, this could be another day where the Kangaroos struggle to escape the hunt.

AUS vs IND 2025 2nd ODI – Venue History&Analysis: Adelaide Oval

Stadium Capacity: Around 53,500 spectators

Stadium Address: War Memorial Drive, North Adelaide, South Australia

About the Stadium: 

Adelaide Oval remains one of the most picturesque cricket venues in the world, where elegance and heritage blend perfectly with modern design. The combination of the cathedral view, historic scoreboard, and curved grandstands makes it visually iconic. The crowd atmosphere here is friendly yet passionate, known for its respect toward the game and appreciation of quality performances. As day turns into evening, the ground glows softly under lights, creating a calm yet competitive setting that players love. Adelaide’s charm lies in its ability to make every game feel both graceful and grand.

The pitch at Adelaide Oval traditionally favors batters, with even bounce and true pace that allow fluent stroke play. Spinners often come into the game later as the surface wears slightly. Seamers can extract movement early in the day, but precision is key rather than sheer pace. With its short square boundaries, the ground rewards timing more than brute strength. In day-night ODIs, chasing has often proven successful due to the steady surface. The balanced nature of this pitch ensures matches remain tight and full of scoring opportunities till the last ball.

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