Australia clinch a thrilling victory, securing the series after a tense chase in front of a packed crowd.
Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly struck fluent fifties as Australia clinched the three-match ODI series with a convincing two-wicket win over India in the second game, here on Thursday.
Put in to bat, India posted a modest 264 for nine despite skipper Rohit Sharma's return to form with a 97-ball 73 (7x4, 2x6). Shreyas Iyer contributed 61while Adam Zampa got 4 for 60. Xavier Bartlett took 3 for 39 including Virat Kohli for a duck.
In reply, Australia chased down the target with more than three overs to spare with Connolly remaining unbeaten on a 53-ball 61 (5x4, 1x6).
India now trail the series 0-2, giving Australia an unassailable lead going into the final ODI in Sydney on Saturday.
Brief Scores:
India: 264/9; 50 overs (Rohit Sharma 73, Shreyas Iyer 61, Axar Patel 44; Adam Zampa 4/60, Xavier Bartlett 3/39) lost to Australia 265/8; 46.2 overs (Matthew Short 74, Cooper Connolly Washington Sundar 2/37, Arshdeep Singh 2/41, Harshit Rana 2/59) by two wickets.
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- 23 Oct 2025 4:11 PM IST
End of 36 overs — Australia 187/5.
A big moment as Matthew Short falls for a well-made 74 (78), caught by Siraj at deep mid-wicket off Harshit Rana.
It was an eventful over from Rana — 4, Wd, 1, 4, 1, 1, W — 12 runs and a wicket.
Short departs after anchoring the innings, while Cooper Connolly remains on 31 (27).
Harshit Rana finishes the over with 6-0-36-2.
Australia now looking to rebuild again after losing their set batter.
- 23 Oct 2025 4:02 PM IST
34 overs gone — Australia 166/4.
A tidy over from Harshit Rana, conceding just 3 runs (1 0 1 1 0 0).
Matthew Short continues to anchor the innings with 62 (73), while Cooper Connolly is on 23 (20) at the other end.
Harshit Rana has been economical so far with figures of 5-0-24-1.
Australia are setting up for a late-innings push but India have managed to keep the scoring rate in check at under 5 runs per over.
- 23 Oct 2025 3:58 PM IST
Short, Connolly Keep Australia Steady at 163/4 After 33 Overs
Matthew Short is holding the innings together on 61 (69), while Cooper Connolly looks positive on 21 (18).
Washington Sundar’s latest over went for 8 runs (1 0 1 1 4 1), and his figures now read 5-0-23-1.
Australia are rebuilding steadily, looking to push the scoring rate towards the final 15 overs.
- 23 Oct 2025 3:53 PM IST
Australia 155/4 After 32 Overs
A productive over for Australia as they collect 10 runs off Axar Patel’s seventh, thanks to a pair of boundaries. Matthew Short moved to 59 from 67 deliveries, while Cooper Connolly accelerated to 15 off 14. The partnership is beginning to gain momentum, taking Australia to 155 for 4 after 32 overs. Axar Patel’s figures now read 7-0-33-1.
- 23 Oct 2025 3:52 PM IST
Australia 145/4 After 31 Overs
Australia added four runs in the 31st over, moving to 145 for 4. Matthew Short continues to hold the innings together with 58 from 66 balls, while Cooper Connolly is on 6 from 9 deliveries. The pair is steadily rebuilding the innings, looking to set a strong platform for the final phase.
- 23 Oct 2025 3:51 PM IST
Australia Steady at 141/4 After 30 Overs
Australia reached 141 for 4 after 30 overs, with Matthew Short anchoring the innings on 56 off 62 balls and Cooper Connolly on 4 from 7 deliveries. The last over yielded just two runs as the bowlers kept things tight. The batting side will look to accelerate in the final 20 overs to post a competitive total.
- 23 Oct 2025 2:04 PM IST
Australia’s first wicket falls
Arshdeep Singh dismisses Australia's skipper Mitchell Marsh for 11.
- 23 Oct 2025 1:54 PM IST
Australia off to a slow start
Chasing a target of 265, Australia managed just 11 runs in the first five overs, with India’s bowlers keeping things tight early on.
- 23 Oct 2025 1:08 PM IST
India Post 264/9 in 50 overs
India has posted a total of 264/9 in 50 overs. Australia need 265 runs to win the series.
