Australia won the 2nd ODI in Adelaide by 2 wickets to seal the series 2–0. India made 264/9 thanks to Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas Iyer (61), but Adam Zampa’s 4 wickets slowed them down. In the chase, Matthew Short (74) set it up and Cooper Connolly (61*) finished the job, despite a late fight from India’s bowlers.
Match Summary
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
- Result: Australia 265/8 (46.2) beat India 264/9 (50) by 2 wickets
- Series: Australia lead 2–0 (3-match series)
- Player of the Match: Adam Zampa – 4/60
India posted a fighting 264/9, built around Rohit Sharma (73 off 97) and Shreyas Iyer (61 off 77). Australia slipped a few times in the chase but Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 61 off 53 and Matthew Short’s 74 off 78 guided them home with 22 balls left.
How the 2nd ODI Match Unfolded
India’s Innings – From 17/2 to 264/9
- Early blow: Xavier Bartlett removed Shubman Gill (9) and Virat Kohli (0) in the same over; India 17/2.
- Recovery: Rohit (73) and Iyer (61) added a crucial 118-run third-wicket stand.
- Middle overs: Adam Zampa turned the game with 4/60, dismissing Iyer, KL Rahul (11) and helping break India’s rhythm.
- Finish: Axar Patel (44 off 41) played bright shots, and a lively 37-run 9th-wicket stand between Harshit Rana (24 off 18)* and Arshdeep Singh (13 off 14) pushed India to 264/9.
Australia bowling highlights:
- Zampa 4/60, Bartlett 3/39, Starc 2/62, Hazlewood 0/29 (10) economy 2.9.
Australia’s Chase – Nerves, then Control
- Top order: Marsh (11) and Head (28) fell inside 13 overs (54/2).
- Stabilizers: Matthew Short (74) and Matt Renshaw (30) rebuilt; later Connolly (61)* took charge.
- Power push: Mitchell Owen (36 off 23) attacked to swing momentum back to Australia.
- Tense finish: India hit back with wickets (Bartlett, Starc), but Connolly kept his cool; a couple and a final wide took Australia over the line at 265/8 in 46.2 overs.
India bowling highlights:
- Arshdeep Singh 2/41 (8.2), Washington Sundar 2/37 (7), Harshit Rana 2/59 (8), Siraj 1/49 (10), Axar 1/52 (10).
Key Moments (Turning Points)
- Bartlett’s double strike (Gill & Kohli in one over) → India 17/2.
- Rohit–Iyer 118-run stand brought stability and a platform.
- Zampa’s middle-overs burst (4/60) broke India’s surge.
- Owen’s 36 (23) and Connolly’s 61* turned a tricky chase into a winning one.
- Late Indian fightback (Rana, Arshdeep, Siraj strikes) forced a tight end, but Connolly closed it.
Scorecards
India 264/9 (50 overs)
| Batter | R (B) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 73 (97) | 7 | 2 | 75.26 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 61 (77) | 7 | 0 | 79.22 |
| Axar Patel | 44 (41) | 5 | 0 | 107.32 |
| KL Rahul | 11 (15) | 1 | 0 | 73.33 |
| Harshit Rana | 24 (18)* | 3 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Others | ||||
| Extras | 9 | |||
| Total | 264/9 |
Aus Bowling: Zampa 4/60, Bartlett 3/39, Starc 2/62, Hazlewood 0/29 (10).
Australia 265/8 (46.2 overs)
| Batter | R (B) | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Short | 74 (78) | 4 | 2 | 94.87 |
| Cooper Connolly | 61 (53)* | 5 | 1 | 115.09 |
| Matt Renshaw | 30 (30) | 1 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Mitchell Owen | 36 (23) | 2 | 3 | 156.52 |
| Marsh (c) | 11 (24) | 1 | 0 | 45.83 |
| Others | ||||
| Extras | 9 | |||
| Total | 265/8 (46.2) |
Ind Bowling: Arshdeep 2/41 (8.2), Sundar 2/37 (7), Rana 2/59 (8), Siraj 1/49 (10), Axar 1/52 (10).
Captains’ Corner (Short)
- Mitchell Marsh: Praised Hazlewood’s spell and the youngsters Connolly, Owen, Bartlett; called the win “awesome”.
- Shubman Gill: Felt India were a few runs short and dropped chances hurt; lauded Rohit’s fight after a long break.
POTM – Adam Zampa: Enjoyed the contest vs India; credited the pace attack’s setup and the middle-overs control.
What This Result Means
- Australia clinch the series 2–0 with one match to go.
- India improved from Perth, but middle-overs squeeze by Zampa and a fearless Aussie lower middle order made the difference.
India started and finished well with the bat, but Zampa’s 4 and Connolly–Owen’s fearless chase proved decisive. Australia held their nerve better in the key moments to win a tight, high-quality ODI
