Despite his strong performance and impressive record, spinner Kuldeep Yadav has been left out of Team India's playing XI for a second consecutive game in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. Fans and former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have expressed their disappointment and confusion over this decision by the team management, with Ashwin describing it as "baffling". Kuldeep's exclusion has continued to spark controversy and debate amongst cricket fans on social media.
In the second ODI between India and Australia, Harshit Rana's impressive performance led the Men in Blue to a crucial victory. Rana took two wickets, including the prized scalp of Travis Head, and provided a timely dismissal of well-set Matthew Short, helping India limit Australia to 187 for 5. With the series on the line, the second ODI proved to be a tense match, with India needing to win to stay alive. The third and final ODI will be played on Saturday at Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia secured a series victory against India with a thrilling two-wicket win in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval. Matt Short and Cooper Connolly's half-centuries led Australia's successful chase of 265 runs, despite a late scare from India's bowlers. This is Indian captain Shubman Gill's first series loss as ODI skipper and he joins a list of just six other Indian captains to lose their first two ODIs in charge. Gill attributed the loss to dropped catches, saying it was difficult to defend the total with missed opportunities in the field.
Despite Rohit Sharma's impressive 73-run knock, India ended up losing the second ODI against Australia due to a combination of missed catches and strong performances from Cooper Connolly and Matthew Short. With this win, Australia clinched the three-match series, leaving India with no chance of coming back. Catch up on all the latest sports news, scores, and updates from all major sports - cricket, football, chess and more with our comprehensive coverage.
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The Australian cricket team displayed their dominance once again as they sealed a two-wicket victory against India in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Despite a strong start from India, a combination of half-centuries from Matt Short and Cooper Connolly, as well as some impressive bowling from Josh Hazlewood, proved too much for the visitors to handle. Australia's convincing win leaves India with a mountain to climb in the final match if they hope to avoid a series whitewash.
In an intense match at the Adelaide Oval, Australia came out victorious against India in the 2nd ODI, taking an unassailable lead of 2-0 in the series. Despite some late wickets from India, Australia's Cooper Conolly's unbeaten half-century helped secure the win with just two wickets in hand. With one game left in the series, Australia will look to continue their dominance while India will aim to bounce back and potentially save some face.
In a dominating performance, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal set a new record for the highest partnership aggregate in a calendar year in women's cricket, leading India to a stellar start in their crucial match against New Zealand. Mandhana's brilliant century and Rawal's mature innings took their partnership to 1,557 runs in 2025, just 78 runs behind the world record set by legendary Indian duo Ganguly and Tendulkar in 1998. The unbeaten 212-run stand not only solidified India's position in the game but also showcased Mandhana and Rawal's exceptional form, making them a pair to watch out for in international cricket.
In a stellar performance, Adam Zampa claimed four crucial wickets to surpass former captain Steve Waugh as the seventh-highest wicket-taker for Australia in ODIs. His impressive figures of 4 for 60 propelled him ahead of Waugh's tally of 195 wickets. Despite Zampa's efforts, India managed to post a competitive total of 264 for 9, but Australia's disciplined bowling attack, led by Zampa and newcomer Xavier Bartlett, ensured a dominant win for the hosts. As the series progresses, all eyes will be on how India responds and whether Zampa can continue to weave his magic with the ball.
In a thrilling contest between India and Australia in the first ODI at Adelaide, young Indian pacers Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana stole the show. Arshdeep's tight line and length led to the early dismissal of Australian captain Mitchell Marsh, while Rana's accurate and pacey bowling removed the in-form Travis Head. With a crucial knock of 24 off 18, Rana also proved his worth with the bat. Along with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer's steady contributions, India's all-round performance set the stage for a competitive total.
Indian opener Pratika Rawal made history today by equalling the world record for the fastest player to reach 1000 runs in Women's ODIs. Surpassing big names such as Meg Lanning and Mithali Raj, she achieved this feat in just 23 innings, matching Australia's Lindsay Reeler who set the record 37 years ago. This milestone was achieved during the World Cup clash between India and New Zealand, adding more significance to the moment.