India vs Australia 2nd ODI Highlights: Rohit, Connolly Shine - Adelaide 2025

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Quick Recap:
Australia defeated India by 2 wickets at Adelaide Oval and sealed the series 2-0.

Match Summary

India set a fighting total of 264/9 after batting first. Rohit Sharma led from the front with a steady 73, and Shreyas Iyer held the middle together with a resilient 61. Australia’s Adam Zampa kept the hosts in the contest with four wickets, breaking crucial partnerships in the middle overs.

The chase saw Australia in early trouble with wickets falling at intervals. Matthew Short contributed a confident 74, while Cooper Connolly’s match-winning unbeaten 61 was the anchor in the tense final phase. Despite Indian pace pressure, Australia prevailed in 46.2 overs.

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• Result: Australia won by 2 wickets, lead series 2-0.
• India: 264/9 in 50 overs – Rohit Sharma 73, Shreyas Iyer 61, Axar Patel 44*
• Australia: 265/8 in 46.2 overs – Matthew Short 74, Cooper Connolly 61*
• Key partnerships: Sharma-Iyer rebuild; Short-Connolly chase
• Best bowlers: Adam Zampa 4/60, Bartlett 3 wickets

Notable Performances

• Rohit Sharma (India): Composed 73 off 97 balls, set the tone for India’s total.
• Shreyas Iyer (India): Crucial 61 off 77 balls stabilizing the middle order.
• Axar Patel (India): Aggressive late 44 not out, boosting India’s final score.
• Adam Zampa (Australia): Standout 4-wicket haul for 60, key breakthroughs.
• Cooper Connolly (Australia): Calm, mature 61*, guided chase under pressure.
• Matthew Short (Australia): Aggressive 74, vital partnership up top.

Playing XI

India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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Final Recap

Australia held their nerve in a tense finish. Connolly’s calm knock sealed the series before the Sydney decider. India’s bowlers resisted but Short and Connolly’s crucial partnership proved the difference in a high-pressure finish.

Additional Insights

India’s top order started brightly but failed to fully capitalize due to Zampa’s effective spin and Bartlett’s wickets. Australia’s discipline in rotation and the maturity of their young guns stood out. Strategic bowling changes—especially some debated switches between Sundar, Rana, and Axar—proved costly for India in the middle overs.

The contest highlighted the growing role of youth in the Australian setup as Connolly and Short stepped up when veterans struggled. For India, Axar Patel and Harshit Rana showed late fight, suggesting depth in the lower order—a positive for the future. Sydney awaits for the last ODI and a chance for India to salvage pride.