Australia Defeated India by 2 wickets To match an unbeaten 2-0 lead in the three-match series in a thrilling encounter at the Adelaide Oval on 23 October 2025.
Australia clinches series with 2-wicket win over India in Adelaide ODI
India, Batting first, with a competitive total of 264/9 Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas eats (61) to anchor shots. But despite a strong foundation, the middle and lower order collapsed under pressure from Australia’s bowlers, in particular Adam Zampa and Xavier Bartlett. India’s total was brought down by some fine bowling spells, but in the end it was not enough to prevent Australia from successfully chasing down the target.
Chasing a target, Australia led to victory with steady contributions Matthew short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61 *), carrying Australia by the end of the tension 61 *). The chase was not without drama, however, as Australia’s middle order also faced some challenges, including the loss of key wickets under pressure. Again, Australia secured the remaining 22 balls with 22 balls, Australia crossed the line with 2 wickets. A 2-0 lead in the series puts India in a tough spot as they prepare for the final match, a step up for a monumental effort to stay alive in the competition.
Despite key contributions from SHREYAS IYER and Rohit Sharma, India’s batting innings falls short
India’s innings was marked by the batsmen with pitches above Rohit Sharma With a patient 73 and Shreyas Iyer leading the charge with a well-crafted 61, the duo laid a solid foundation for the Indian innings. However, despite their efforts, India’s middle order failed to capitalize on the solid platform provided by the openers. Adam Zampa The main destroyer for Australia was picking up 4 wickets, including a crucial dismissal Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and Kl RahulStabilizing the Indian batting line-up.
Low order despite short resistance Harshit Rana (24 *) and Arshdeep Singh (13), fell with India. Combined with Bartlett’s three-wicket haul, Zampa’s spell, India 264/9, was competitive but ultimately not enough. India’s inability to convert leaves little for the bowlers to defend, starting with cases of substantial partnership through the middle, which is costly. With a disappointing total across the board, the Indian team is reflecting on the missed opportunities, especially in the middle and lower order, as it should now be in the final Odi.
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Adam Zampa’s match-winning performance gave Australia victory
Zampa was the notable figure for his 4/60, which proved pivotal in Australia’s win, successful chase. His performance has been instrumental in breaking India’s core partnership and his control over the middle order has ensured that Australia remain at their best throughout India’s innings. Zampa’s first breakthrough came in the form of Iyer, whose dismissal helped swing the ball in Australia’s favour. AXAR followed with Rahul’s Wickets and Nitish kumar reddyEnsuring that India’s lower order could not form any meaningful partnership.
Zampa’s ability to produce bowls and important masonry in the right areas, reproductions at key nodes, is a testament to his skill under the specialty. Its performance is combined with excellent support Mitchell StarcAlso taking 2 wickets, he allowed Australia to restrict India to a modest total. In the chase, Australia faced pressure from the Indian bowlers, but Zampa’s efforts in the game were enough to allow the middle order to keep pace and give Australia a narrow but memorable victory. Along with a key partnership, his innings control earned him the Player of the Match Award and his contributions were crucial in Australia’s series-clinching victory.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
Kuldeep Yadav was needed for this game. Things could have been different, it was there, but the onus is on the batsmen for more runs. Losing 2 strong wickets regularly will not help matters. Cooper Connolly is certainly one for the future for Australia.
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) October 23, 2025
A team that was winning and dreaming, a team that dreamed of undefeated tournaments, has now lost a bilateral series against a largely second-string Australian team. Do not forget that this is our first task after the champion’s cup, which we did not lose once. What has changed? Why? #Auswind
– Priyank Panchal (@pkpanchal09) October 23, 2025
Adam Zampa may not have the same height but reminds me a lot of the great Anil Kumble. Bowlsclose to the stumps. Unusual line and length. It does not spin a shaft, but it is enough to beat the outside and the inner edge of the fruit. You don’t need favorable conditions to be productive. …
– Shreevats Goswami (@shreevats1) October 23, 2025
Man of the Match Zampa Man in a game where India refused to play their fantastic wrist-spinner.
– Cricblog ✍ (@cric_blog) October 23, 2025
How often did Adam dismiss a fruit that Zampa hit for a boundary with the very next delivery #Auswind
– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) October 23, 2025
I feel KulDeep has shown enough potential with the ball in conditions where spin doesn’t help. Not that the XI is amazing.
Don’t think Australia is considering Zampa, regardless of what terms are offered. England also plays Adil Rashid in England.– Spandan Roy (@talk45) October 23, 2025
A big knock @Strikersbbl Skipper Matt Short represents Australia with 74 runs pic.twitter.com/hksqq757dj
– Adelaide oval (@theadelaidoval) October 23, 2025
Matthew is short really tall.
– Sameer Allana (@hitmancricket) October 23, 2025
Rana provided 24 runs but India sorely missed a Wicket-Taker like Kuldeep Yadav. A wrist spinner of his quality would have put a brake on one in one in one in one and owen before today. They now have 56 Plays out of 36 🤷♂️ #Auswind
– Shubh Agarwal (@shubh_chintak) October 23, 2025
Brilliance Spin by Adam Zampa 🙌
– 10 overs, 4 wakets – a game changing performance 🌟#Cricket #Adamzampa #Auswind pic.twitter.com/e1hnmret9p
– CricketTimes.com (@crickettimeshq) October 23, 2025
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