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| Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer batting for India during IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2025 at Adelaide Oval, Australia.” |
India vs Australia 2nd ODI, 2025: Rohit Sharma & Shreyas Iyer Attempt Revival at Adelaide
In the second One-Day International of the three-match series between India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team at the Adelaide Oval, India looked to bounce back after a disappointing first match. After losing their openers early—Virat Kohli for a duck and Shubman Gill for 9—the tourists found a crucial lifeline through the 118-run partnership between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. However, Australia struck back when pacer Mitchell Starc removed Rohit for 73 and spinner Adam Zampa dismissed Iyer for 61, halting India’s resurgence (IND 135/3 at 29.3 overs).
With the scoreboard reading 170/4 in 36 overs and the run rate hovering around 4.7, India’s challenge remains formidable though far from lost. While KL Rahul and Axar Patel have now joined hands at the crease, the pressure is on the middle-order to accelerate. Australia’s attack, especially with Starc and Josh Hazlewood in the mix, has executed excellent plans to keep India in check.
Key Turning Points & Observations
- India’s disastrous start was compounded by Rohit’s early dismissal, undermining momentum.
- The 118-run stand between Rohit and Iyer was pivotal in shifting the match equilibrium.
- Zampa’s dismissal of Iyer ended a dangerous partnership and gave Australia a vital breakthrough.
- India’s challenge now is to convert the recovery into a competitive total beyond 280, as conditions at Adelaide tend to favour batters who settle in early.
- Australia’s strategy of mixing pace and spin is showing dividends, with exacting lines and lengths disrupting India’s rhythm.
What to Watch
- Will the Rahul-Axar partnership accelerate and lift India’s total to 300+?
- Can Australia claim the series here with another disciplined bowling display?
- How will conditions evolve at the Adelaide Oval, known for its true bounce once batters get in?
Final Word
India’s fortunes in this series now hinge not just on individual brilliance but collective execution. While Rohit and Iyer showed intent and ability, the middle-order must step up. Australia, meanwhile, are well-placed with momentum and a winning formula. This ODI promises to be a fascinating contest of resilience, strategy and execution.
Source:NDTV SPORTS