Australia edges past India by 2 wickets in thrilling 2nd ODI at Adelaide Oval

Australia defeats India by 2 wickets in the 2nd ODI at Adelaide Oval. Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 61 guides hosts to a series-clinching victory in a nail-biting chase.

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India posted a competitive total of 264/9 in 50 overs, setting the stage for a tense chase in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval. Rohit Sharma led the innings with a well-constructed 73 runs, while Shreyas Iyer added a crucial 61 to stabilize the middle order. Axar Patel contributed a brisk 44 runs, and the lower order chipped in, with Harshit Rana scoring 24 off 18 balls to push India past the 260-mark. However, early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli for ducks kept India under pressure, and Australia’s bowlers ensured the middle order could not accelerate freely.

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Connolly anchors Australia’s thrilling chase

Chasing 265, Australia lost a few early wickets but Cooper Connolly’s unbeaten 61 off 52 balls anchored the innings and guided the team through tense moments. Matthew Short and Matt Renshaw played supporting roles, forging important partnerships at critical junctures. The chase was far from easy, with India’s bowlers keeping it tight, taking regular wickets, and maintaining pressure.

For Australia, Xavier Bartlett was the standout with the ball, taking 3/36 and breaking key partnerships, while Adam Zampa produced a decisive spell of 4/60 to slow the scoring in the middle overs. Mitchell Starc contributed with 1 crucial wicket, and the team’s disciplined bowling kept India below what could have been a commanding total.

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Despite India’s efforts, Australia reached 265/8 in 48.2 overs, sealing a thrilling 2-wicket win and clinching the series 2-0. The victory highlighted the importance of steady partnerships, composure under pressure, and tactical bowling execution.

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