Australia (AUS) will host India (IND) in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, October 23, at the historic Adelaide Oval. The match will begin at 9:00 AM (IST) and will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website. Fans in Australia can catch the action on Fox Cricket and stream it on Kayo Sports.
Match Details:
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Match: Australia vs India, 2nd ODI, India tour of Australia 2025
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Date & Time: Thursday, October 23; 9:00 AM (IST)
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Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
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Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India), Fox Cricket (Australia)
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar (India), Kayo Sports (Australia)
Teams Overview
Australia enter the second ODI full of confidence after a dominant performance in the series opener in Perth. Led by Mitchell Marsh, the Aussies comfortably chased down a revised target of 132 runs under the DLS method, winning by seven wickets. Their bowlers dismantled India’s top order with accuracy and discipline, while the batters executed the chase with ease. The team looked balanced, with both pacers and batters performing their roles effectively.
For India, the first match was a tough start under new ODI captain Shubman Gill. The team struggled with the bat, collapsing under pressure against the Australian pace attack. Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer were unable to contribute significantly. However, India have a chance to bounce back and level the series if their experienced batters find form. The second ODI is a must-win for the visitors to stay alive in the series, and they will need both composure and intent to counter the hosts.
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli will be the center of attention for India. After falling for a duck in the first game, the star batter will be eager to deliver a big innings in Adelaide, a venue where he has enjoyed success in the past. His experience and consistency could be crucial in steadying India’s innings.
For Australia, Josh Hazlewood remains the standout performer. He picked up key wickets in the first ODI, including Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, and maintained excellent control with the new ball. His ability to extract bounce and movement will again be vital at the Adelaide Oval.
Head-to-Head Record
Australia and India have faced each other 153 times in ODIs. Australia have won 85 matches, India 58, while 10 games ended with no result. Historically, Australia have held the upper hand at home, but India have pulled off memorable victories in recent years, making this contest even more intriguing.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Josh Philippe (WK), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann
India: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh
Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval offers an evenly balanced surface that supports both batters and bowlers. Fast bowlers benefit from early bounce and carry, while the ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing fluent stroke play. With a lightning-fast outfield, runs flow quickly when batters find the gaps. A total of over 300 runs is often considered a strong and defendable score at this venue. Weather forecasts suggest clear skies, meaning rain interruptions like in Perth are unlikely.
Probable Scenarios
If India bat first, they will aim to post a total above 300 to apply pressure on Australia’s batting lineup. A strong opening stand from Gill and Rohit will be crucial. If Australia bat first, they will look to take advantage of home conditions and set a daunting target using their aggressive top order. India’s bowlers will need to take early wickets to restrict the hosts, while Australia’s pace trio will again be key to keeping India under control.
Match Prediction
Australia hold the edge heading into this match with both momentum and home advantage. Their bowlers are in rhythm and their batting lineup looks settled. However, India’s experienced players, especially Kohli and Rohit, could turn the tables if they click collectively.
That said, given the conditions at Adelaide and Australia’s recent form, the hosts are slight favourites to win. The team batting first is expected to have the upper hand, with 300-plus likely to be the winning total.
This encounter promises an exciting battle between bat and ball, with India fighting to stay alive in the series and Australia aiming to seal it in style at one of cricket’s most iconic venues.