Connolly, Short inspires narrow Australia win over India: 2nd ODI (Adelaide)

Rookie Cooper Connolly led the chase as Australia clinched the second ODI against India at the Adelaide Oval with a thrilling two-wicket win, sealing the series 2–0 with one match to spare.

Batting first, India struggled after early blows as Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli fell cheaply — Kohli recording his second successive ODI duck, dismissed LBW by Xavier Bartlett. Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas Iyer (61) rebuilt the innings with a steady partnership, while Axar Patel’s late 44 lifted India to 264 for 9 from 50 overs. Adam Zampa was the standout bowler for Australia, taking 4 for 60.

In reply, Australia began confidently through Matthew Short’s 74 and Cooper Connolly’s composed 61, weathering Indian pressure to chase down the target in 46.2 overs.

Despite some spirited spells from India’s bowlers, Australia’s depth and calm approach under pressure ensured victory, with Zampa named Player of the Match for his pivotal spell that shaped the contest.

Australia 265 for 8 (Short 74, Connolly 61*, Arshdeep 2-41) beat India 264 for 9 (Rohit 73, Iyer 61, Zampa 4-60, Bartlett 3-39) by 2 wickets.

Oct 2025.