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IND Vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Rohit Sharma's Fifty Goes In Vain As India Lose Series With Adelaide Defeat

Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly hit fluent fifties as Australia sealed the three-match ODI series with a two-wicket win over India in the second game, in Adelaide on Thursday (October 23, 2025). Put in to bat, India posted a modest 264 for nine despite skipper Rohit Sharma's return to form with a 97-ball 73 (7x4, 2x6). Shreyas Iyer contributed 61 while Adam Zampa got 4 for 60. Xavier Bartlett took 3 for 39 including Virat Kohli for a duck. In reply, Australia chased down the target with more than three overs to spare, with Connolly remaining unbeaten on a 53-ball 61 (5x4, 1x6). India now trail the series 0-2, giving Australia an unassailable lead going into the final ODI in Sydney on Saturday.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Cooper Connolly, left, shakes hands with India's Virat Kohli following the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Rohit Sharma bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Shubman Gill walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Virat Kohli walks from the field after he was dismissed for no score during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Xavier Bartlett, second left, is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of India's Virat Kohli during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Rohit Sharma bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Indian fans react during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Shreyas Iyer bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Rohit Sharma bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Rohit Sharma reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Josh Hazlewood, left, is congratulated by teammate Xavier Bartlett after taking a catch to dismiss India's Rohit Sharma during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Axar Patel bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Shreyas Iyer reacts as walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's KL Rahul walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Washington Sundar bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

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India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Axar Patel bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Josh Hazlewood congratulates teammate Xavier Bartlett, right, after taking the wicket of India's Washington Sundar during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Mitchell Starc, right, celebrates with teammate Matt Renshaw after taking catch to dismiss India's Axar Patel during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Nitish Kumar Reddy reacts as he walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Harshit Rana bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Arshdeep Singh bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Mitchell Marsh bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.| Photo: AP/James Elsby

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India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Virat Kohli runs to field the ball during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Arshdeep Singh celebrates after taking the wicket Australia's Mitch Marsh during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Virat Kohli takes a catch to dismiss Australia's Travis Head during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Axar Patel, centre, is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Australia's Matt Renshaw during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Matt Renshaw walks from the field after he was dismissed during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Matt Short reacts after reaching 50 runs during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Alex Carey is out bowled by India's Washington Sundar during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

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India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Mohammed Siraj reacts after dropping a catch during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

Australia's Mitch Owen bats during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI
India Vs Australia Cricket 2nd ODI | Photo: AP/James Elsby

India's Mohammed Siraj reacts after taking a catch to dismiss Australia's Matthew Short during the one day international cricket match between Australia and India in Adelaide, Australia.

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