Adelaide, October 23, 2025 — Australia defeated India by two wickets in a tense encounter at Adelaide Oval, sealing the three-match ODI series 2–0 with one game still to play. Despite a fighting total from India, the hosts displayed resilience and depth to chase down the 265-run target with 22 balls to spare.
Batting first, India posted 264 for 9 in their allotted 50 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front with a composed 73, while Shreyas Iyer contributed a fluent 61. The pair built a solid platform, but the middle order struggled to convert starts into big scores as Australia’s bowlers maintained discipline through the middle overs.
India’s total appeared competitive on a slightly sluggish surface, yet it proved insufficient against a determined Australian batting lineup. Matthew Short anchored the chase with an impressive 74, and young all-rounder Cooper Connolly added an unbeaten 61 to guide his team home after a few nervy moments late in the innings.
The Indian bowlers struck at crucial junctures but couldn’t maintain pressure consistently. Missed opportunities in the field, including a dropped catch during Short’s innings, cost India dearly as momentum swung toward the hosts in the final 10 overs.
Australia’s win highlighted their balance and composure under pressure, with their lower order once again contributing vital runs. For India, the loss exposed gaps in middle-order stability and finishing strength — issues that the team will look to address before the final match of the series.
With this victory, Australia have taken an unassailable 2–0 lead in the series. The final ODI will be played later this week, offering India one last chance to salvage pride and end the tour on a positive note.
