Adelaide, Australia - In a crucial encounter at the Adelaide Oval, Shubman Gill's Indian squad is set to face Australia in the second One Day International (ODI) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM IST. After a seven-wicket defeat in the rain-affected first ODI in Perth, the team is aiming to level the series.
The spotlight remains on the performance of veteran batsmen Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Both players, returning to the ODI format after more than seven months, had disappointing single-digit scores in the previous match. Sharma managed only eight runs off 14 balls, while Kohli was dismissed for a duck. The team will be looking for a stronger showing from them in this crucial game.
Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, have made some changes to their lineup. Alex Carey and Adam Zampa are back in the squad, and Marnus Labuschagne is expected to replace Cooper Connolly. The Aussies' bowling attack will be spearheaded by Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, and Josh Hazlewood, promising a balanced mix of experience and aggression. These adjustments aim to bolster both the batting depth and bowling versatility of the Australian side.
For India, major changes to the first ODI's lineup are unlikely. During practice, Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen experimenting with leg-spin. The probable XI includes Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as openers, followed by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer in the middle order. The pace and spin options are likely to be Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar.
Ahead of the match, there was focus on Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill in the nets as India aimed to bounce back in the 2nd ODI. The weather in Adelaide is gloomy, and it rained in the early morning, but the Indian team managed to squeeze in an outdoor session. During the net session, Virat Kohli was very involved, enjoying the battle with the throwdown specialist. He was being peppered with fast and short deliveries and seemed to relish the challenge. Kohli specifically asked for cut shots at the start of his practice.
India and Australia have a long history in ODI cricket, having played 153 matches against each other. Australia holds a significant lead with 85 wins compared to India's 58, while 10 games ended with no result. In Australia, India has won 14 and lost 39 matches, with two ending in no result.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports channels from 9 AM IST, with live streaming available on the JioStar app and website.
