Rohit Sharma's defiant 73 went in vain as India surrendered the three-match ODI series against Australia after losing the second game by two wickets in Adelaide on Thursday, a setback that will reignite the debate on proven match-winner Kuldeep Yadav's omission from the playing XI. Under pressure, Rohit mixed grit with grace in a 97-ball knock on a spicy track that formed the cornerstone of India's total of 264 for 9 which was at least 25 short of what should have been a par-score.
The Aussies assert their dominance to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead over India in the ODI series #AUSvIND https://t.co/hmSRGQc6Xz pic.twitter.com/AIO8bfGj04
— ICC (@ICC) October 23, 2025
In reply, Australia struggled against Indian spinners but with Nitish Reddy being shoe-horned as a multi-skilled player instead of a genuine match-winner in Kuldeep, the visitors paid the price in a close situation.
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