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The 2nd One-Day International (ODI) between India and Australia is scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.
This match is now a crucial one in the three-match ODI series, as Australia holds a 1-0 lead after winning the rain-affected first ODI in Perth.
The Series Situation
Australia comes into the 2nd ODI with momentum, having defeated India by seven wickets (DLS method) in the opening match. India, under new ODI captain Shubman Gill, will be looking to bounce back to keep the series alive and force a decider in Sydney.
Australia's Strength
The hosts looked dominant in the first match, with captain Mitchell Marsh leading the way with an unbeaten 46*. Australia’s top order successfully chased a revised target with ease. They will be confident playing at the Adelaide Oval, which typically offers less extreme conditions than the pace and bounce of Perth.
India's Challenge
India's batting lineup, featuring the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, struggled in the first ODI, losing their top three wickets for a combined score of just 18 runs. The Indian team will need its star-studded top order to fire in Adelaide. KL Rahul (38) and the lower order were the only ones to show fight in the first game.
Key Talking Points for the 2nd ODI
* Top Order Form: All eyes will be on Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli to convert starts into big scores, especially with the series on the line.
* Adelaide Pitch: The conditions at the Adelaide Oval are expected to be less challenging for batters than Perth, which could favor India's experienced lineup and offer a better balance between bat and ball.
* The Bowling Unit: India's bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah for this series, will need to be more penetrative and disciplined to test Australia's confident batting line-up. Fast bowlers have been more dominant than spinners in recent games at the venue, although the pitch is not as pace-friendly as Perth.
Expect a high-stakes, competitive match as India fights to level the series before moving on to the final OD
I in Sydney.
This match is now a crucial one in the three-match ODI series, as Australia holds a 1-0 lead after winning the rain-affected first ODI in Perth.
The Series Situation
Australia comes into the 2nd ODI with momentum, having defeated India by seven wickets (DLS method) in the opening match. India, under new ODI captain Shubman Gill, will be looking to bounce back to keep the series alive and force a decider in Sydney.
Australia's Strength
The hosts looked dominant in the first match, with captain Mitchell Marsh leading the way with an unbeaten 46*. Australia’s top order successfully chased a revised target with ease. They will be confident playing at the Adelaide Oval, which typically offers less extreme conditions than the pace and bounce of Perth.
India's Challenge
India's batting lineup, featuring the return of veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, struggled in the first ODI, losing their top three wickets for a combined score of just 18 runs. The Indian team will need its star-studded top order to fire in Adelaide. KL Rahul (38) and the lower order were the only ones to show fight in the first game.
Key Talking Points for the 2nd ODI
* Top Order Form: All eyes will be on Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli to convert starts into big scores, especially with the series on the line.
* Adelaide Pitch: The conditions at the Adelaide Oval are expected to be less challenging for batters than Perth, which could favor India's experienced lineup and offer a better balance between bat and ball.
* The Bowling Unit: India's bowling attack, without Jasprit Bumrah for this series, will need to be more penetrative and disciplined to test Australia's confident batting line-up. Fast bowlers have been more dominant than spinners in recent games at the venue, although the pitch is not as pace-friendly as Perth.
Expect a high-stakes, competitive match as India fights to level the series before moving on to the final OD
I in Sydney.
