India vs Australia 2nd ODI Live: The second One Day International (ODI) between India and Australia is underway today, October 23, at the iconic Adelaide Oval Stadium. After losing the first match of the three-game series, Team India will be determined to stage a comeback, while Australia will look to seal the series with back-to-back wins.
In the first ODI, Australia produced a clinical performance, defeating India by seven wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The hosts chased down a modest total comfortably, showcasing their batting depth and bowling precision. With the series on the line, India will aim to bounce back strongly and keep their chances alive.
At the toss, Australia’s stand-in captain Mitchell Marsh won and opted to bowl first, considering the overcast conditions and the track’s early movement that could assist the seamers. “We’ve seen some swing here in the mornings, so we’ll look to take advantage of that,” Marsh said at the toss.
Meanwhile, Indian captain Shubman Gill, leading the side in the absence of regular skipper Rohit Sharma, expressed confidence in his team’s ability to fight back. “We would’ve batted first anyway. The boys are motivated, and we’re looking forward to putting runs on the board,” Gill said.
Playing XIs for the 2nd ODI
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (captain), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.
India have made minor tactical adjustments after their defeat in Perth, relying on a mix of experience and youth. All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who has an excellent record at Adelaide, and on Rohit Sharma, who will look to provide a flying start. For Australia, the focus remains on Travis Head and Mitchell Starc, who were instrumental in the previous win.
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is known for offering initial movement to pacers before gradually becoming batting-friendly. Teams batting second generally enjoy success here, and that could be one reason behind Marsh’s decision to bowl first.
With India seeking redemption and Australia aiming to wrap up the series early, fans can expect a thrilling contest between two of cricket’s biggest rivals. The match promises a perfect blend of skill, intensity, and high-stakes drama.
Match Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Series: India vs Australia, 2nd ODI (Australia leads 1-0)
Toss: Australia won the toss, chose to bowl first.
