Australia Defeated India by 2 wickets Won the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series in a thrilling encounter at the Adelaide Oval on October 23, 2025.
Australia clinches series with 2-wicket win over India in Adelaide ODI
India batted first and made a competitive score of 264/9. Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas Iyer (61) Starting the innings. However, despite a strong foundation, the middle and lower order in particular collapsed under the pressure of Australia’s bowlers. adam zampa And Xavier BartlettSome excellent bowling spells kept India’s score down, but in the end, it was insufficient to prevent Australia from successfully chasing the target.
Chasing the target of 265 runs, Australia won with continuous contribution. matthew short (74) And cooper connolly (61*), who took Australia through the tense final overs. However, the chase was not devoid of drama, as Australia’s middle order also faced some challenges, including losing key wickets under pressure. Nevertheless, Australia crossed the line with 2 wickets remaining and clinched the series win with 22 balls to spare. The 2-0 lead in the series has put India in a difficult position as they prepare for the final match, with a big effort required to stay in the competition.
Despite the important contributions of Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma, India’s struggling innings weakened.
India’s innings was marked by a fighting performance at the top Rohit Sharma Patience led the team by scoring 73 runs and Shreyas Iyer continued his good performance by scoring 61 runs. Together, both of them laid a strong foundation for the Indian innings. However, despite their efforts, India’s middle order could not take advantage of the solid platform provided by the openers. adam zampa Was the major destroyer for Australia, taking 4 wickets, including crucial dismissals Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and KL RahulDestabilizing the Indian batting lineup.
Despite brief resistance from the lower order Harshit Rana (24*) and Arshdeep Singh (13), fell apart early, with India losing successive wickets. Zampa’s spell along with Bartlett’s three wickets made the difference as they restricted India to 264/9, a competitive total but ultimately not enough. India’s inability to convert starts into significant partnerships in the middle overs cost them, leaving the bowlers with little chance to defend. With disappointing scores on the board, the Indian team will be reflecting on the missed opportunities, especially in the middle and lower order, as they will now face a must-win situation in the final ODI.
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Adam Zampa’s match-winning performance leads Australia to victory
Zampa performed exceptionally well in Australia’s victory, with his remarkable figures of 4/60 proving vital in their successful chase. His performance was instrumental in breaking India’s key partnerships and his control in the middle overs ensured Australia remained on top throughout India’s innings. Zampa’s first breakthrough came in the form of Iyer, whose dismissal helped shift the momentum in Australia’s favour. After this he took the wickets of Akshar, Rahul and Nitish Kumar ReddyEnsuring that India’s lower order could not form any meaningful partnerships.
Zampa’s ability to bowl in the right areas and take important wickets at crucial junctures was testament to his skills under pressure. His performance was accompanied by excellent support Mitchell StarcWho also took 2 wickets, helping Australia restrict India to a modest score. In the chase, Australia faced pressure from the Indian bowlers, but Zampa’s efforts earlier in the game were enough to help the middle order steady the ship and lead Australia to a narrow but memorable victory. His control of the innings along with important partnerships earned him the Player of the Match award and his contribution was crucial in Australia’s series win.
Here’s how fans reacted:
It was necessary for Kuldeep Yadav to be there for this match. Had he been there, things could have been different but the onus is on the batsmen to score more runs. Losing 2 wickets regularly in the power play will not help the cause. Cooper Connolly is certainly a player for Australia’s future.
– Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) 23 October 2025
A team that was winning and remained undefeated in tournaments has now largely lost bilateral series against the second-ranked Australian team. Don’t forget that this is our first assignment after the Champions Trophy where we did not lose even once. what changed? Why? #AUSvIND
– Priyank Panchal (@PKPanchal09) 23 October 2025
Adam Zampa may not be as tall but he reminds me of the great Anil Kumble. Bowl close to the stumps. Immaculate lines and length. Not a mile of rotation but enough to defeat the outer and inner edge of the batter. Favorable conditions are not required to be fruitful…
-Shrivatsa Goswami (@Shrivatsa1) 23 October 2025
Adam Zampa was the man of the match in a match where India refused to play his brilliant wrist spinner.
– Cricblog ✍ (@cric_blog) 23 October 2025
It’s strange how often Adam Zampa dismisses a batsman who has already hit a four on the very next ball. #AusvInd
– Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) 23 October 2025
I think Kuldeep has shown enough ability with the ball in conditions that don’t favor spin. His not making it to the final eleven is surprising.
Don’t think Australia are considering keeping Zampa on the bench, no matter what the circumstances. England also plays Adil Rashid in England.– Spandan Roy (@talksports45) 23 October 2025
A great knock from @strikersbbl Captain Matt Short is representing Australia with 74 runs. pic.twitter.com/hksqQ757dJ
– Adelaide Oval (@TheAdelaideOval) 23 October 2025
Matthew Short is really tall.
– Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket) 23 October 2025
Rana gave 24 runs with the bat but India missed a wicket-taking bowler like Kuldeep Yadav. A wrist-spinner of his quality could put the brakes on Connolly and Owen, neither of whom had an ODI half-century before today. Now, they’ve gone from 36 to 56 🤷♂️ #AUSvIND
– Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) 23 October 2025
Adam Zampa’s spin talent 🙌
– 10 overs, 4 wickets – game-changing performance 🌟#Cricket #AdamZampa #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/E1hNMRet9P
– CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) 23 October 2025
