Australia beats India by 2 wickets, seals series 2-0

Australia sealed the three-match ODI series against India with a thrilling 2-wicket win in Adelaide, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead. Chasing India’s total of 264/9, the hosts crossed the line in 46.2 overs, driven by a composed knock of 61 from Cooper Connolly. Despite India’s disciplined bowling, Australia managed to hold their nerve to complete the chase.

India’s innings saw mixed contributions, with Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer anchoring the middle order before Adam Zampa derailed the momentum with a four-wicket haul for 60 runs. Axar Patel’s quick cameo lifted India past 260, but early wickets and slow scoring left the total just below par on a batting-friendly Adelaide surface.

In response, Australia recovered from early jolts as Matthew Short and Connolly stabilized the innings. Mitchell Owen’s brisk 36 added crucial runs before wickets began to tumble again. However, Connolly’s calm presence ensured Australia crossed the finish line with 22 balls to spare. Zampa’s all-round performance earned him the Player of the Match award.

With this win, Australia take a 2-0 series lead, leaving India needing a strong response in the final ODI to avoid a clean sweep.