Are you ready for the most thrilling battle between two sports giants in the cricketing arena? India and Australia faced off in the second ODI match of their recent series, and it was a nail-biter from beginning to end.

The match had everything - fierce competition, impressive batting performances, great bowling, and an incredible finish. This India vs Australia ODI match is sure to be remembered for years to come. So if you're ready, let's dive right in and take a look at how this epic battle unfolded! We'll break down the highlights, runs scored and wickets taken. We'll also take a look at match-winning strategies used by each team.

Match Overview

You couldn't have asked for a better match between India and Australia in the second ODI of the series. India, led by KL Rahul's swashbuckling knock of 88, defeated Australia by 11 runs at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium and Took a lead of 1-0 in the three-match series.

The match was an absolute rollercoaster ride with India posting 308/8 in their 50 overs and then restricting Australia to 297/9 at the end of their allotted 50 overs.

Australia kept going after India’s total but failed to reach the mark due to brilliant bowling performances from Ravindra Jadeja, who had figures of 3/45 in 10 overs, Mohammad Shami, who took 4/63 in his 10 over spell, and Navdeep Saini 2/53 in 9.1 overs.

India won the match due to their ability to keep taking wickets regularly throughout the second innings.

In the end, India emerged victorious as they managed to restrict Australia to 297/9 - 11 runs short of their target of 308 runs.

India Batting Summary

The second ODI between India and Australia is nothing short of a nail-biter. After Australia scored an impressive 294 runs in their allotted 50 overs, the Indian batting lineup came out swinging.

India's top order got off to a slow start, but a few timely boundaries kept the required run rate in check. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul delivered a solid partnership at the top, setting up the lower-middle order to accelerate the scoring.

However, it was Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant who stole the show with their hard-hitting innings of 71 and 77 respectively. While Pant did his usual job of taking India close to the target, it was Iyer's innings that provided much needed stability to take India safely across the line.

Although India won by six wickets, Australia should not be taken lightly as they gave the Indians an incredibly difficult match to win. With the series tied at 1-1 now, this upcoming third ODI will surely be one to keep your eyes on!

Australia Batting Summary

If you watched the match, you know the intense drama that shifted from one end to another throughout the innings. The Australian team had a remarkable start in the second innings. With Finch and Warner opening with bats and providing a solid platform, they managed to set up a 157-run target for India.

At the end of the 38th over, Australia was in a very strong position with three wickets lost and with 146 runs on board. However, some spectacular bowling by India at this point put Australia under pressure as they lost 4 wickets in four overs, of which two were run out. This sudden collapse put India in total control of the game as Australia finished their innings with a score of 288/8.

Bowling Highlights of India and Australia

The 2nd ODI match between India and Australia was full of thrilling moments! Let's take a look at some of the bowling highlights.

India's Bowlers

Indian bowlers put up a good show in the 2nd ODI. Deepak Chahar took three wickets, while Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav took two each. Jasprit Bumrah was also economical giving away only 33 runs in his ten overs quota. Ravindra Jadeja gave away 37 runs in 8 overs while taking one wicket.

Australia’s Bowlers

Australia’s bowlers had a tough day despite Nathan Coulter-Nile taking three wickets for 22 runs in eight over quota. Pat Cummins, however, proved to be effective by putting up some economical bowling figures of 5-0-25-1. Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar were also effective with their respective figures of 10-0-50 and 8-0-47 for one wicket each.

Overall, the Indian bowlers were able to restrict the Australian batsmen from scoring huge runs and helped India win the match by 36 runs!

Partnership Summary Between India and Australia

The second ODI match between India and Australia was a thrilling one, with the two teams displaying a high level of skilled cricket. While the Indians got off to a great start, the Australians were able to claw their way back into the match.

But it was ultimately India's batting partnership that made all the difference. The pair, comprising of 72 from Shahbaz Nadeem and an impressive unbeaten 99 from Shikhar Dhawan, drove the total score to 308/5 in 50 overs and ultimately enabled them to win the match.

Shahbaz Nadeem's 72

The partnership between Nadeem and Dhawan was key in India's win, with Nadeem contributing 72 runs off just 83 balls including four fours and a six. His batting style provided stability to India during their innings as he had his eyes on one goal—to stay at the crease until they got close to 300 runs.

Shikhar Dhawan's Impressive 99

On the other hand, Dhawan grabbed all of the spotlight with his impressive 99 not out off just 96 some deliveries. He built up beautifully for this innings and provided much needed stability for his team when required as he smashed nine boundaries and two sixes throughout his innings. His consistent runs from ball to ball put pressure on Australia as they were left with too much to do despite taking four wickets in total during their chase.

India’s strong partnership between Nadeem and Dhawan ultimately put them in a position of power heading into their victory over Australia in the 2nd ODI Match.

Final Scorecard of the Match

Congratulations! If you are reading this, you have arrived at the final scorecard of the second ODI of India against Australia. So, without further ado, let's take a look:

India

A fantastic start from India saw their openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal putting on a strong partnership. They scored 85 runs in less than 10 overs with both hitting half centuries. However, the middle order batsmen struggled to keep up the momentum and only managed to put a total of 255 runs on board at the end of 50 overs.

Australia

The Australian Openers Aaron Finch and David Warner provided good support with a partnership of 65 runs in just 8 overs before Karthik grabbed wickets of two openers in two consecutive deliveries. Despite that, Finch made impressive 94 runs off 100 balls along with Steve Smith's 60 off 74 balls were enough for Australia to pull off an easy win by 7 wickets at the end.

The match was won by Australia who chased the total with more than 12 overs remaining and 2 main contributions from Finch and Smith respectively. Congratulations again - well done!


India and Australia put together an entertaining match where both teams put up a good fight. Australia started off well with a commanding first inning lead, but India fought back in the second inning with a good show from the batsmen. In the end, India just managed to edge out a win in a nail-biting finish.

This win was India’s first victory in the series and it will give the team a huge boost of confidence. With the series tied 1-1, the next match is sure to be a thriller. Both teams will be hungry for the win, and it will be an exciting affair to watch. Who will come out on top? We’ll just have to wait and see!