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After a strong showing in the rain-affected first ODI in Perth, Australia aims to take a commanding 2-0 lead against India in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The hosts beat India by seven wickets using the DLS method, successfully chasing a revised target of 131 with over 29 overs left. Captain Mitchell Marsh scored an unbeaten 46, while bowlers Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc took down India's top order, getting rid of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early. India batted first but could only put up 136/9 in 26 overs, with KL Rahul scoring 38 and Axar Patel contributing 31.
This result puts India at a disadvantage early in the series. The top order's struggles against high-quality seam bowling on a seaming pitch have raised concerns. Captain Shubman Gill, who is leading the team in Rohit Sharma's absence, will need to respond well with the bat to stabilize the innings.
Adelaide presents a different challenge.
The pitch is usually flatter and more favorable for batting compared to the bouncy surface in Perth, and the weather is expected to be clear. This could allow India's powerful hitters more freedom to play aggressively.
India hopes for a more reliable bowling performance, too. While Axar Patel was economical, the pace bowlers struggled to contain runs and take wickets during the powerplay.
The absence of Jasprit Bumrah remains a major setback for their attack.
For Australia, the momentum is clearly on their side. Their bowlers executed their plans well in Perth, and the middle order, led by Marsh and supported by Josh Philippe's 37, showed no signs of stress during the chase. The return of experienced wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey starting this match adds more depth to their lineup.
All eyes will be on India's batting unit, especially the top three, as they face a new venue and work to build partnerships. Can they move past the disappointment from Perth and perform well in Adelaide? Or will Australia's pace attack keep dominating, putting India in a tough spot?
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