HIGHLIGHTS Australia vs India, India in Australia 3 ODI Series 2025, 2nd ODI- Result, Scorecard

Welcome back for the start of Australia's reply. The floodlights are just about taking effect as the players make their way out to the middle. It will be the dynamic left-hand, right-hand combination of Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh to open the innings for Australia. Mohammed Siraj will start the attack for India. Marsh to face the first ball. Two slips in place. Here we go!

... THE RUN CHASE ...

The target isn't a big one but is competitive enough for the bowlers to have a go at the Aussies. Will India be able to defend this target, or will the Aussies chase this and clinch the series? Let's find out with the chase coming up in a bit.

The Australian bowlers were top-notch, and Marsh's decision to use 8 bowlers showcased his team's depth. Xavier Bartlett and Adam Zampa's wicket-taking ability was impressive as they took 3 and 4, respectively. Mitchell Starc's crucial wicket of Rohit was important for the stage it came at. Starc too picked up 2. Not to forget about Josh Hazlewood, whose spell was instrumental in setting up opportunities for others, even if the wickets didn't fall to him. The way the bowlers complemented each other's efforts was key to Australia's success.

The 118-run stand between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer was the highlight of India's innings. However, after the 8th wicket fell at 226, scoring 250 runs seemed like an uphill task. Fortunately, a late flurry of runs from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, who added 37 for the 9th wicket, helped India push past 260. Now, the visitors will bank on their bowlers to make up for the batting unit's shortcomings and defend this total. India, despite not being at their best, goes into the break with a bit of momentum.

India's batting performance has been a mixed bag, managing 264 after being put in to bat. The top order was shaky, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli failing to make an impact. Rohit Sharma struggled initially but managed to survive and went on to score 73, while Shreyas Iyer played a solid knock of 61. Axar Patel too chipped in with a useful 44.

Mitchell Starc to Mohammed Siraj, A leg bye to end the Indian innings! Full and sliding onto the pads. Mohammed Siraj swings to get this one away with the angle but fails to lay any bat on it. The ball catches the pads and dribbles in the square leg region. Adam Zampa gets to the ball quickly from short fine leg and keeps the batters down to one. India finish with 264 on the board!

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, OUT! BOWLED! The change in length does the trick for Mitchell Starc! Starc pulls the length back and attacks the stumps. Arshdeep Singh once again backs away, exposing all three stumps. He swings but to no avail as the ball sneaks past the outside edge and hits the top of the middle stump. End of a handy 37-run stand for India.

Mitchell Starc to Harshit Rana, Low full toss, going across the batter, Harshit carves it to deep point for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, Almost took out the off stump! A searing yorker, Arshdeep Singh shuffles across his stumps and gets low for the scoop but misses. Arshdeep gets called through for a bye as the ball goes through to the keeper. Alex Carey collects and lobs an underarm throw towards the bowling end. Starc back pedals to get close to the stumps as the ball bounces in front. He fails to gather the ball but Arshdeep seemed in anyway. The ball deflected behind off Starc's hands but it did not cost Australia anything.

Mitchell Starc to Harshit Rana, From around the wicket to the right-hander, Starc follows Rana with a full ball. Harshit can only push it in front of extra cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, Bye sneaked in! Starc spots Singh backing away early and he keeps it towards the tramline on off, on the fuller side. Arshdeep fails to reach it and the batters are able to get through for a bye.

Xavier Bartlett to Arshdeep Singh, A yorker, on middle and leg, Arshdeep Singh gets low and takes it on the full. Jams it in front of extra cover for a single. End of a good day at the office for Xavier Bartlett (10-1-39-3).

Xavier Bartlett to Arshdeep Singh, Another well-executed yorker from Xavier Bartlett, not far away from the off stump. Arshdeep Singh is late in getting his bat down and misses.

Xavier Bartlett to Arshdeep Singh, Pace off, on a good length, on middle, Arshdeep Singh clears the front leg to swing down the ground. Slices it in front of long off and by the time the substitute fielder, Marnus Labuschagne swoops in off the ropes, the batters are able to take two.

Xavier Bartlett to Arshdeep Singh, Yorker, going across the left-hander, Arshdeep Singh fails to squeeze it out.

Xavier Bartlett to Arshdeep Singh, Xavier Bartlett nails the yorker to absolute perfection, right at the base of the leg stump. Singh gets his bat down and digs it out back towards the bowler. Bartlett leaps to his right and picks it up. Arshdeep was out of his crease when Xavier had the ball in his hands but he opted not to throw.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Back-of-the-hand slower ball by Xavier Bartlett, on a length, on middle, Rana swipes it towards deep mid-wicket for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, FOUR! Thumped! Mitchell Starc bangs it in short, over middle. Arshdeep Singh exposes all three stumps as he moves towards the leg side. Pulls it through mid-wicket and picks up a boundary. Handy runs these for India!

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, Oh, my! How has that missed the stumps? Starc switches to around the wicket and attempts the yorker again. It ends up being a low full toss, around the leg stump. Arshdeep Singh backs away and ends up giving himself too much room. Tries to get bat to ball and is beaten on the outside edge. The ball sneaks just past the leg stump.

Mitchell Starc to Harshit Rana, Full and straight, at the stumps, Harshit stays leg side of the ball in an attempt to go through the off side. Gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball drops at Rana's feet and Arshdeep calls him through for a quick single.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, 250 comes up for India! Starc goes short and angles it into the left-hander, Arshdeep Singh is tucked up for room and mistimes the pull in front of long on for one.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, FOUR! Arshdeep Singh gets in on the act! Starc goes searching for the yorker but ends up serving a low full toss. Singh takes a step down the track and backs away. Drives it firmly to the right of cover for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Arshdeep Singh, Starc steams in from over the wicket and bangs it into the surface, outside off. Arshdeep Singh backs away initially and then has to reach out but fails to connect.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, Serves the googly, shorter and on the pads, Harshit picks the googly and tucks it to the right of deep mid-wicket for a brace. Zampa goes for 16 runs in his final over. Ends with figures of 10-0-60-4.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Third boundary of the over! Adam Zampa fires in short and on middle. Harshit Rana backs away to access the off side. Cuts it to the right of backward point for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Arshdeep Singh, Loopy ball, on middle, Arshdeep Singh knocks it to long off for a single.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, A bit full, on off, Harshit punches it through covers for a single.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Threads it through! Shorter and flatter, this is pushed through. Bowled at the stumps but Rana is quick to get his hands through the ball. Cuts it between backward point and short third for four more.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, FOUR! Powered away! Floated up, on a length, on off, Rana backs away and thumps it flat to the right of extra cover for a boundary.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Tight single! Xavier Bartlett nails the yorker, on off, Rana hurriedly gets his bat down and squeezes out an inside edge onto the boot. The ball rolls beside the strip on the off side and the batters try to sneak in a quick single. Bartlett gets to the ball quickly, turns around and fires in a throw at the bowling end but misses. Had the throw hit, it could have been close.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Low full toss, on the pads, Harshit Rana has a swipe across the line but misses and gets hit on the pads.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Superb effort in the field! Xavier Bartlett digs it in short, on off, Harshit Rana climbs on the pull and nails the shot to the left of deep square leg. Mitchell Owen sprints to his left and dives to save what looked like a certain boundary. He is quick to get rid of the ball but the throw lacks power and dribbles wide of the keeper to his left. An accurate throw would have found Rana wanting as he was struggling to complete the second run.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Serves it on a length, on off, Harshit slices it without much footwork to point.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, Sliding onto the pads, on a good length, Rana is beaten for pace and gets hit on the pads as he attempts the flick.

Xavier Bartlett to Harshit Rana, On a back of a length, this skids through, on off, Harshit Rana presses back to block it out.

Arshdeep Singh is in at number 10.

Adam Zampa to Nitish Kumar Reddy, OUT! STUMPED! Zampa saw the shimmy from Nitish Kumar Reddy before releasing the ball from his hands and dragged his length back around off. The ball spun away from the batter and Nitish Kumar Reddy was left in no man's land out of his crease. Alex Carey gathers this behind the stumps and does the rest by removing the bails in a flash.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, Flighted on off, Harshit Rana punches this towards sweeper cover for one.

Adam Zampa to Nitish Kumar Reddy, A bit too full from Zampa here, Nitish Kumar Reddy flicks this through mid-wicket for one.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, Fuller on off, Harshit Rana pushes this through mid off for one.

Adam Zampa to Harshit Rana, Floated around off, Harshit Rana defends this one.

Harshit Rana is in next.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, OUT! CAUGHT! Googly, around off, going further away from the batter. Axar looks to loft this over Starc at the long off fence but an excellent bit of game awareness from Starc in the field gets the better of Axar here. The ball was destined to sail over the fence behind but Mitchell Starc, in the long off region, grabs it. His momentum takes him over the fence but he is aware enough to flick the ball back inside the playing area before stepping outside the fence. Starc casually walks back inside the playing area and takes this in front of the fence. Excellent from Starc as Axar Patel departs.

Taken superbly at long off by Mitchell Starc but the umpires have asked Axar Patel to wait. It is referred upstairs. A clean effort from Starc on the fence and Axar has been given the marching orders.

Xavier Bartlett to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Not express pace from Xavier Bartlett but the landing and movement is good enough to beat Reddy here. On a length, around off, shaping away from the batter. Nitish Kumar Reddy prods in front and goes for an off-drive but gets beaten.

Xavier Bartlett to Axar Patel, Good length on the pads, Axar Patel flicks this through mid-wicket for a strike rotation.

Xavier Bartlett to Axar Patel, Good length wide of off, Axar Patel stays deep inside the crease and looks to cut this but gets beaten.

Xavier Bartlett to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length on middle and off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes this down to long on for one.

Xavier Bartlett to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Back of a length on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy dabs this to point for no run.

Xavier Bartlett to Nitish Kumar Reddy, FOUR! AUDACIOUS! Pitched up around off, Nitish Kumar Reddy strides to the pitch of the delivery, gets right on top of the bounce and punches this down the ground towards the long off fence for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller on middle and off, Nitish Kumar Reddy pushes this off his back foot through mid on for one.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Tossed up on middle and leg, Axar Patel flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Floated wide of off, Axar Patel thumps this to backward point for no run.

Adam Zampa to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Fuller on off, Nitish Kumar Reddy drives this to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Wrong'un, read well by Nitish as he prods in front and blocks this out.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Short and wide of off, Axar Patel punches this to deep point for one.

Adam Zampa returns to the attack. 7-0-37-2 so far for Zampa.

Xavier Bartlett to Nitish Kumar Reddy, Good length wide of off, Nitish Kumar Reddy dabs this to backward point for no run.

Nitish Kumar Reddy walks out to bat.

Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, OUT! CAUGHT! A soft dismissal against the run of play as Washington Sundar finds Josh Hazlewood in the shade at the deep mid-wicket fence. Xavier Bartlett bowls this full and down the leg, Washington Sundar looks to flick this towards deep on the leg side but connects much better than he would have expected and the ball travels straight into the safe custody of Josh Hazlewood at the deep mid-wicket fence. India lose their 6th for 213 on board.

Xavier Bartlett to Axar Patel, Short-pitched, around the ribs of Axar and he does well to hop up on his toes and dab this around mid-wicket for one.

Xavier Bartlett to Washington Sundar, Good length on off, Washington Sundar presents a full face of his bat and punches this down to long on for a single.

Xavier Bartlett to Axar Patel, Back of a length on off, Axar Patel punches this to wide sweeper cover for one.

Xavier Bartlett to Axar Patel, On a length around middle and leg, Axar Patel chips this in the outfield around the cow corner for two.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Quicker one at a flatter trajectory on middle and leg, Axar Patel backs away and cuts this to deep point for one.

Travis Head to Washington Sundar, Fuller on off, Sundar milks this in the gap at cover for one.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Fuller on middle and leg, Axar Patel slogs this along the ground towards deep mid-wicket for one.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, FOUR! A boundary early on in the over and Axar Patel does well here. Tossed up on middle and off, Axar Patel stays leg side of the ball and lofts this up and over the bowler for a boundary down the ground and in front of the sight screen.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, WIDE! Floated wide down the leg, Axar Patel leaves it. Wided.

Travis Head to Washington Sundar, A straight one, onto the pads. Washington Sundar flicks this to deep mid-wicket and takes a single to bring up the team's 200.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Quicker one on middle and leg, Axar Patel rocks back and nudges this through mid-wicket for one.

Powerplay 3! The fielding side will now be allowed 5 fielders outside the 30-yard circle till the end of the innings.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Starc gets the yorker in at the base of the off stump. Axar Patel gets his bat down and digs it out in front of point for one. A productive over for India. 12 runs off it.

Mitchell Starc to Washington Sundar, Full and a bit of tail back into the left-hander, on leg, Sundar drives it in front of mid on for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Dug in short by Starc, over middle, Axar hops and helps the pull to deep square leg for a run.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, FOUR! Beautiful stroke! Fuller in length from Starc, on middle and leg, Axar Patel stays balanced at the crease and brings his wrists into play. Flicks it off the pads to the right of deep square leg for the second boundary of the over.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, On a short of a length, on off, Patel glides it to backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Wide! This slides down leg, on a back of a length, Axar Patel misses out on the tickle. Mitchell Starc is not happy with the wide call as he heard a noise. The UltraEdge shows that it has missed everything.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, FOUR! Well picked up! On a good length, outside off. Axar Patel gets the width to free his arms and collapses his back knee to get under the ball. Launches it over cover for a boundary.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Not in control but Axar Patel gets away with it! Dropped short by Head again, on off, Axar gives himself room to go over the top on the off side. It gets sliced off the outer half but drops well in front and wide of Josh Hazlewood at short third. Hazlewood mops it up to his left. Six singles off the over!

Travis Head to Washington Sundar, Flat and short, on off, Washington Sundar punches it to long on for the fifth single in a row.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Slows it down and loops it up, on the pads, Axar works it behind square on the leg side for a run.

Travis Head to Washington Sundar, Pushed through, full and on off, knocked to long off for one more.

Travis Head to Axar Patel, Goes a bit wide on the crease on the around-the-wicket angle. Full and drifting in, on middle, Axar eases the drive to long on for one.

Travis Head to Washington Sundar, This is dropped short by Head, outside off, Sundar cuts it to deep point for a single.

That's the end of Josh Hazlewood with the ball in this contest. Josh Hazlewood's stats might not show it, but he bowled incredibly well, creating pressure and setting up opportunities for his teammates. His 10 overs for 29 runs, although wicketless on paper, will have been invaluable in terms of the pressure he applied. And indeed, that pressure seemed to pay off for Xavier Bartlett, who picked up crucial wickets. Sometimes, the value of a bowler's spell isn't always reflected in the scorecard.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, End of a superb spell from Josh Hazlewood! He is unlucky to go wicketless. On any other day, Hazlewood would have at least had a couple of wickets to his name. Full and on off, Axar Patel pushes it to mid off.

Josh Hazlewood to Washington Sundar, This nips away, on the off stump, on a length, Sundar looks to work it across the line and closes the bat face. Gets a leading edge which goes wide of backward point for a run.

Josh Hazlewood to Washington Sundar, Hurls it on a hard length, on off, Washington Sundar gets on his toes and dabs it to cover.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, On a short of a length, Axar steers it down to deep third for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, Wow! That seamed in a long way. From around the wicket, this pitches on a good length. Axar does not move his feet at all and goes for the drive on the rise with his hands. Gets cut in half as the ball jags back in and the bounce takes it over the stumps.

Josh Hazlewood to Washington Sundar, Around off, on a good length, Sundar hangs back and drops it with soft hands in front of cover. The batters decide to sneak in a quick single and luckily for them, Mitchell Owen fails to pick the ball up in one go. That allows the single to be completed comfortably.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Tossed up, on off, Axar Patel powers the drive back towards the bowler. Adam Zampa gets low to make a sharp stop.

Adam Zampa to Washington Sundar, Sliding across the left-hander, Sundar lunges and eases this full ball wide of cover for a single.

Adam Zampa to Washington Sundar, Turning into the pads, on a length, Sundar looks to clip it away but misses and is hit on the pads.

Adam Zampa to Washington Sundar, Loopy ball, on middle, Washington Sundar firms the drive to the left of long off for a couple of runs to open his account.

Washington Sundar walks out next.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, OUT! TIMBER! For the second time in the game, Adam Zampa hits back with a wicket after conceding a boundary. First Shreyas Iyer and now KL Rahul. This is pushed through by Zampa and the length is pulled back. KL Rahul presses on the back foot and attempts the pull but the ball skids through and sneaks under the blade to hit the top of the off stump.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, FOUR! Good use of the feet! Floated up by Zampa, full and outside off. KL Rahul skips down the track, opens up the front hip and goes inside out cover. A valiant effort from Xavier Bartlett as he sprints and tumbles away to his right but the ball goes under his hands and into the boundary cushions.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, This kicks up a bit, on a nagging length, on off. Axar Patel looks to keep it out but the ball hits the splice of the bat and rolls beside the strip on the off side.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, Angling in and then straightening off the deck, on a good length. Axar plays the initial line for the block but is beaten past the outside edge due to the movement.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, Risky leave! Fuller in length from around the wicket, this nips back in and Axar shoulders arms without covering the off stump. The ball was not far away from crashing into the woodwork.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, On a short of a length, on middle and leg, KL works it behind square on the leg side for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Goes past the bat for the umpteenth time, does Hazlewood! On a good length, outside off, Rahul advances down the track and also shuffles across. Goes chasing after the ball and gets beaten as the ball nips away.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, Going away from the left-hander, on a good length, Axar runs it down to deep third and picks up a single.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Drags the length back and dishes out a googly, on middle, KL Rahul reaches out in front for the block. Adam Zampa moves to his right on his follow-through and dives to make the stop.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Full and sliding onto the pads, KL Rahul leans ahead and turns it to the right of deep square leg for another brace.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Full and on off, KL reaches out in and eases it to point.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Floated up by Zampa, on off, on the fuller side. KL skips down the track and looks to force it down the ground. The bat turns in Rahul's hand and he gets it off the inner half to the left of long on for a couple of runs.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Offers a bit of flight, full and on off, driven to cover.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Short and flat, on middle and leg, Axar whips it to deep square leg and crosses over.

Josh Hazlewood to Axar Patel, On middle and leg, on a good length, Axar Patel nudges it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, The change in field almost worked for Australia! Matthew Short came in at first slip just before this ball. On a length, outside off, KL pushes at the ball with hard hands away from his body. Gets an outside edge and Short at first slip, gets low and sticks out his right hand. The ball dies on him and he is unable to get his hands under the ball. The ball clips the fingertips and rolls behind for one. Short seems to have injured himself while going for the catch and is going off the field.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Beaten! Hazlewood brings the line closer to the off stump and Rahul feels the need to play at it. KL takes a step across and has a feel for the delivery. Gets beaten on the outside edge as the ball nips away.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Hurls it fuller and outside off, KL Rahul tucks his bat behind the front pad and makes the leave.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Angled in at the pads, on a back of a length, Rahul looks to help it away with the angle but misses and gets hit high on the front pad.

Josh Hazlewood to KL Rahul, Josh Hazlewood returns to the attack! On a length, in the channel on off, Rahul gets closer to the line and guides it to point.

Adam Zampa to Axar Patel, Serves the googly, full and attacking the front pad, Axar Patel brings his bat out in front and tucks it to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to KL Rahul, Tosses it up and on off, KL presses forward and eases the drive to long off for a single to open his account.

KL Rahul is in at number 6.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, OUT! DRAGGED ON! Adam Zampa fights back and breaks a budding stand! Zampa loops it up, full and outside off, Shreyas Iyer winds up and swings to go down the ground. The ball does not turn as much as Iyer expected it to, and he swings a bit outside the line. The ball catches the inside edge and crashes back into the stumps.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Shreyas Iyer picks the gap this time! Zampa hangs it up there, outside off. Shreyas is quick to back away and gets his hands through the ball quickly. Drills it to the left of cover for a boundary.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Floats it up there, outside off, Iyer firms the drive to a full ball to cover.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Zampa bowls it slower through the air, on a nagging length, around off, steered to backward point by Iyer.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, FOUR! Width offered and Axar Patel cashes in! On a nagging length, wide on off. Axar frees his arms and cracks the cut to the right of deep point for four more. A good over for India, 13 runs off it.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Wide! A cutter from Starc bowled into the wicket but the line is down leg again. Axar Patel hops to help the pull away but misses.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, FOUR! Easy pickings! Starc was maybe searching for the yorker but got the line wrong. Sprays it on the pads on the fuller side and Axar tickles it fine of the man at deep fine leg for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Buzzers! On a good length, on off, Axar Patel drives it on the up to the right of mid off. Travis Head throws it at the batting end and Alex Carey is well behind the stumps. Head hits the stumps and the ball rolls beside the strip on the leg side. Both batters are alert to sneak in an overthrow.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, A bumper from Starc, wide of off, Shreyas Iyer hops, reaches out and slaps it to deep point for one.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, At the sticks, a bit full, Axar wrists it wide of mid-wicket and crosses over.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, On a back of a length, angled in, on middle, Axar gets on top of it and drops it down the deck.

DRINKS! A much-needed break for both teams. India has recovered well from a shaky start, thanks to that solid partnership between Iyer and Rohit. Sharma's dismissal was a bit of a setback, but Iyer has been looking in great form. The Aussies might not be too concerned with the scoring rate, but they'd definitely love to get a few more wickets to put more pressure on India.

Matthew Short to Axar Patel, Coming in with the arm, on middle and leg, Patel drives this full ball to long on for one.

Matthew Short to Axar Patel, Drifting onto the pads, full in length, Axar nudges it to the left of mid-wicket and is keen for a single but Iyer sends him back.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Short and at the hips, nurdled behind square on the leg side for a single by Iyer.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Put away with ease! Matthew Short errs in length as he drops it short, on middle. Shreyas Iyer picks up the length early, goes deep in the crease and pulls it over mid-wicket for a boundary.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Short switches to over the wicket and finds a bit of turn. On a nagging length, on off, Shreyas blocks it out.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Sliding across from around the wicket, Iyer pushes this full ball back to Short.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, An effort ball from Mitchell Starc as he bends his back and bowls a short one around leg. Axar Patel leaves it all alone.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, On a length wide of off, Shreyas Iyer punches this through cover for one.

Mitchell Starc to Axar Patel, Good length on off, Axar Patel punches this wide to the left of cover for one.

Axar Patel walks out to bat.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! What an inspired change from Mitchell Marsh to bring back Starc into the attack as he delivers by removing Rohit Sharma. Back of a length around the hips of the batter. Rohit Sharma goes for the pull but half-heartedly and the ball travels towards Josh Hazlewood at deep backward square leg. Hazlewood runs in from the fence to his right and holds onto a regulation catch to send Rohit back.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on off, Rohit Sharma dabs this to short third for no run.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Cutter from Starc, wide of off, Rohit Sharma steps across and just checks his drive for a dot. The ball was hit in the air but falls fairly short of mid off.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on off, Rohit Sharma drives this to long off for a single.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on off, Rohit Sharma hits this well but straight to the bowler for a dot.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Sharma is finding the gaps with ease and at will. Tossed up on the pads, Rohit Sharma gets inside the line of it and sweeps this behind square on leg for a boundary. This landed inches inside the fence before going over for four.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Quicker one on off, Rohit Sharma blocks this out.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Floated on off, Rohit Sharma pushes this back to the bowler.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, FIFTY FOR IYER! Full and on off, Shreyas Iyer drills this to long off for a single to bring up his 23rd ODI half-century. Iyer has played a key role in this partnership, given Rohit's early struggles.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit finds the fence now. A productive over for India. Tossed up, a bit too wide, Rohit Sharma accepts the width on offer and lofts this up and over the fielder at extra cover for the second boundary of the over.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller on off, Shreyas Iyer dabs this gently around silly mid off and takes a quick single.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, Pushed through on the pads, Rohit Sharma tucks this through mid on for one.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer smashes this to deep square leg for one.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Iyer finds the fence. Short of a length from Matthew Short, around middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer rises with the bounce and pulls this uppishly towards backward square leg. Adam Zampa leaps but can only get fingertips to it and the ball races to the fence.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, LEG BYE! Short comes round the wicket and bowls a fuller one, pitching outside leg. Rohit Sharma misses out on the flick and gets it deflected off his front pad towards short third for a leg bye. An appeal for LBW but the umpire turns it down and the Aussies are left with no reviews.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Zampa looks for a flipper and ends up bowling a drag down around leg, Rohit Sharma gets late onto the pull and hits this through square leg for one.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Slider on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma nudges this to mid-wicket for a dot.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on off, Shreyas Iyer punches this to sweeper cover and takes one.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Three dots in a row as Iyer flicks this straight to mid-wicket.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Flighted, underneath the batter's eyeline. Shreyas Iyer drives this to extra cover again.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on off, Shreyas Iyer hits this well but straight to extra cover.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer drills this down to long on for a single on the last ball of the over again.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker and fuller from Cooper, on off. Shreyas drives this to short cover.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer tucks this straight to mid-wicket.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Quicker one, wide of off, Rohit Sharma thumps this into the surface and to the right of point for one.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on off, Shreyas Iyer drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Under-cutter on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer pushes this straight back to the bowler.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Pushed through on off, Iyer drills this down to long on and takes one. Iyer will keep strike at the start of the next over.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Quicker one on middle and off, Rohit Sharma flicks this to deep mid-wicket for one.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Tossed up on middle and off, Rohit Sharma stays leg side to it and just lofts this inside out over cover for a boundary. This almost carried all the way over the ropes but landed just inside.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Flipper on middle and leg, going down the leg. Rohit Sharma looks to flick but gets late and misses out to get hit on the pads.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up around off, Shreyas Iyer drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, A tad short from Zampa around off, Shreyas Iyer rocks back and punches this to cover for no run.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer rolls this through mid on for one. Six singles off this Matthew Short over.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, Changes the angle and comes round the wicket, does Short and fires one on the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks this to long on for one.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Short bowls a fuller one, on the pads. Shreyas Iyer rolls this wrists to flick this to long on for one.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on middle and off, Rohit Sharma flicks this to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Matthew Short to Shreyas Iyer, Pushed through on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer glances this to mid-wicket and crosses over for one.

Matthew Short to Rohit Sharma, Offie around middle and off, Rohit Sharma tucks this to the left of square leg and rotates.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Floated around off, Shreyas Iyer rocks back and punches this to short cover for no run.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma tucks this to wide long on for one.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Tossed up on off, Shreyas Iyer pushes this down to the long off fence for one.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Flighted on off, Rohit Sharma drives this to sweeper cover for one.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Wrong'un on middle and leg, Shreyas Iyer flicks this away for a single.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up wide of off, Rohit Sharma drives this towards deep point for one.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker one, on off, Shreyas Iyer punches this well but finds the fielder.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, FIFTY FOR ROHIT! Tossed up on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma rolls his wrists and flicks this to long on for a single to bring up his half-century. A milestone for sure but the job is far from over for Rohit Sharma.

Cooper Connolly to Rohit Sharma, Fuller on off, Rohit Sharma drives this back to the bowler.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Touch fuller from Cooper Connolly on off, Shreyas Iyer drives this to sweepr cover for one.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker and flatter on off, Shreyas Iyer cuts this off his back foot to point for no run.

Cooper Connolly to Shreyas Iyer, Quicker one on off, Shreyas Iyer drives this to cover for no run.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up around off, Rohit Sharma dabs this towards point for a dot to close the over.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Well swept for four. Tossed up, around off, Rohit Sharma goes down on his knee and sweeps this behind square on leg for a boundary. Rohit Sharma moves to 49 with this boundary. With this boundary, Rohit climbs to 3rd on the table of most runs for an Indian batter in ODI.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Quicker one, wide of off, Rohit Sharma presses in front and goes with firm hands at it but gets beaten on the outside.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Flighted on off, Shreyas Iyer punches this down to long off for one.

Adam Zampa to Shreyas Iyer, Floated full and on off, Shreyas Iyer punches this to short extra cover for no run.

Adam Zampa to Rohit Sharma, Tossed up on off, Rohit Sharma drives this to deep point for a single.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Fuller in length, on middle, Iyer has an ungainly swipe across the line and the bat turns in his hand. Hits it towards deep mid-wicket, where Mitchell Owen sprints and slides to his left to cut it off. Two runs taken.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, This is on a hard length, over off, Shreyas gets on his toes and looks to defend it late. The ball comes off the face of the bat and bounces past the stumps.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, On a nagging length, angled in, on off and middle. Iyer looks to clip it away on the leg side. Gets a soft leading edge that rolls back towards the bowler.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Xavier Bartlett digs it in short, outside off, Shreyas Iyer leaves it alone for the keeper to collect, though it looked like Iyer was shaping up for the pull initially.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Hurls it on a good length, on the off pole. Shreyas taps it in front of cover and sets off but Rohit sends him back and rightly so, as Matthew Short was quick to get to the ball.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Full and attacking the front pad, Sharma eases the drive in front of mid on for a single.

Mitchell Owen to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Thumped! 17 runs off the over. Owen lands it full, on off, Iyer takes a step forward and firms the drive down the ground. Hits it uppishly and Owen sticks out his left hand but the ball goes past him in a flash and beats mid off to his right for a boundary.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, At the stumps, full in length, Rohit brings his bat out in front and nudges it beside the strip on the leg side for a single.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, Fuller in length, on off, Rohit Sharma watchfully blocks it out.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, SIX! Second six in the over for Rohit Sharma! Mitchell Owen goes short but it is not high enough to trouble the batter. At chest height, around off. Rohit swivels and pulls it over deep square leg this time but the result is the same.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, Short of a length, on off, Sharma stays back and defends.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, SIX! This will give some confidence to Rohit Sharma! Owen bends his back and goes short, over middle. It comes at shoulder height to Rohit, who picks up the length early and plays the pull towards deep backward square leg. There was a man in the deep but Sharma got enough to clear the fence.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! No half measures from Shreyas Iyer! Xavier Bartlett goes full at the sticks. Shreyas gets under the ball, swings through the line and pumps it over mid on for a boundary.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Shaping away, on a good length, Shreyas Iyer lets it be.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Angled in at the hips, on a short of a length, Rohit hangs back to work it away on the leg side with a closed bat face. The ball seems to have straightened a bit to catch the leading edge. It rolls wide of cover for a single.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, This is on a shortish length, over off, Iyer stands tall and knocks it wide of cover for one more.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Bartlett lands it on a back of a length, outside off. Rohit steps out early and adjusts to the length. Pats it through covers for a single.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Xavier Bartlett bowls it on a length, outside off, a hint of away movement, Rohit Sharma covers his off stump and makes the leave.

Mitchell Owen to Shreyas Iyer, Bashes the surface, on a back of a length, on top of off. Iyer rides the bounce and taps it to mid on.

Mitchell Owen to Shreyas Iyer, Honing in on the off stump, on a length, Shreyas covers the line and drops it with soft hands in front of cover. Iyer is keen for a single but Rohit sends him back.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, Keeps the stumps in play, on a good length, Sharma stays on the back foot and nurdles it behind square on the leg side for one more.

Mitchell Owen to Shreyas Iyer, Pitched up, on middle, Shreyas punches it off the front foot in front of mid on and takes a quick single.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, On a short of a length, on middle, Rohit turns it away through square leg and gets to the other end.

Mitchell Owen to Rohit Sharma, Mitchell Owen comes on and he hits the deck hard straight away. On a hard length, on off, Rohit gets on top of the bounce and stabs it down with an angled bat.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Curving away from the right-hander, full and outside off, Shreyas takes a step towards the line of the ball. Plays the lofted drive over cover and collects a couple of runs.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Angled in at the sticks, full in length, Shreyas firms the drive to mid on.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Up and over! A bit too full from Bartlett and that allows Shreyas to get under the ball. Iyer swings hard to go over cover. He does not quite get hold of it but manages to clear the inner circle and the ball has enough legs to reach the fence.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, In the corridor of uncertainty, on a good length, shaping away. Iyer holds his bat high to make the leave.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Delivers it on a hard length at 129.5 kph, around off. Shreyas rises with the bounce and dabs it to point.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Moving away in the air, on a good length. Shreyas shoulders arms as the ball keeps going further away from him.

No signs of spin yet as Mitchell Marsh brings Xavier Bartlett (3-1-5-2) back into the attack.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Going away, on a length, Rohit plays a punchy drive to mid off.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Serves it nice and full, on off, Rohit presents a straight bat to knock it to mid on.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Drags the length back, does Starc, on middle and leg. Shreyas hops on his toes to keep it out. The ball rolls off the inner half beside the strip on the leg side. 50 comes up for India with this single.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Wide! Starc lands it full but beyond the tramline on off. Wide given.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc bangs in a bumper, over off. Shreyas stays leg side of the ball and it is an afterthought to go for the upper cut. Iyer fails to connect.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, On a length, on leg, Rohit flicks it off the pads to deep square leg and crosses over.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, This slides across the right-hander, on a back of a length. Shreyas slashes it off the outer half to deep third for a single.

Time for a drinks break. India's certainly having a tough time, scoring just 46/2 in 14 overs. Shubman Gill's dismissal was a setback, and Virat Kohli's back-to-back ducks haven't helped either. Rohit Sharma has had a quiet start, but he'll be keen to turn things around, especially with Shreyas Iyer at the crease. The partnership between Rohit and Iyer will be crucial now. Josh Hazlewood has been rock solid, hasn't he? His length and seam variation have made life difficult for the Indian batters. Surprisingly, he hasn't got any wickets yet, considering how well he's bowled. And Xavier Bartlett's been a revelation, picking up crucial wickets and being super economical.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Play and a miss! Hazlewood hurls it full and in the channel on off. Sharma is only half-forward in defence and the ball nips away to beat the bat.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Angling into the right-hander, on a good length, on middle, Rohit is beaten on the flick and wears it high on the thigh pad. The ball drops beside the strip on the off side and the batters think about sneaking in a run before deciding against it.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, Full and on off, Shreyas pushes it to the left of the bowler for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, FOUR! Thrashed! Not that bad a ball from Hazlewood, maybe fractionally wide. On a back of a length, outside off. Iyer gets on top of the bounce and punches it between point and cover-point for a boundary.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, Beaten again but surprisingly, the ball did not carry through to the keeper. Fuller by Hazlewood, around off, Shreyas lunges for the drive but the ball moves away enough to beat him on the outside edge. Alex Carey collects it on the bounce.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, Goes past the bat! Josh Hazlewood hits the deck hard, on a hard length. Shreyas tries to cash in on the width and flays at it but the ball sails over the flailing blade.

Will we see spin now, or another burst from Xavier Bartlett? That's a brave call from the Aussie skipper to keep bowling Josh Hazlewood. No Indian batter has been able to crack the code against him so far and Marsh is aggressive with his captaincy to give Josh Hazlewood another over here, looking for wickets.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Very full, on off, Iyer gets low and shovels it to the left of mid off for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Starc digs it in short, at chest height, on middle. Rohit swivels and pulls it uppishly. It goes on the bounce to the left of deep backward square leg, where Adam Zampa mops it up. Single taken.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, On a good length, slightly wider this time on off. It allows Shreyas to run it down to deep third and pick up a single.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, At 131.2 kph, fuller and on the off pole. Shreyas steers it late towards backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, This is on a back of a length, on middle. Sharma hops and nudges it to deep backward square leg for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, On a length, angling away, Rohit stabs it down on the off side.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, Hazlewood bashes the hard length and gets the ball to cut back in off the deck. Shreyas hops and keeps it out beside the strip on the leg side.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Dug in short by Hazlewood, over middle. Rohit takes a step down the track and pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, A loud shout for LBW but turned down! Australia have no reviews left but it looked high. There's that nip-backer from Hazlewood again, on a length, on off and middle. Rohit is caught in his crease and just presents a straight bat for the block. Gets beaten on the inside edge and is hit on the back thigh. The Ball Tracking later shows that the ball would have gone over the stumps.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Josh goes full, attacking the stumps, Rohit gets his bat out in front and clips it to the left of deep square leg for a couple of runs.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Australia have now lost both reviews! The nip-backer from Hazlewood, on a good length, around off. Rohit is half-forward to cover the line but the ball jags back in to cut him in half. There is a noise as the ball goes through to the keeper. Mitchell Marsh has a chat with the bowler and the keeper before taking the review. The front-on replays do seem to indicate that the ball has missed the bat and seems to have clipped the back pocket. Yes, the UltraEdge confirms the same.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, Hazlewood serves it full, on off, Iyer presses on the front foot for the drive. Gets it more off the outer half towards deep third for a single.

HALT! Rohit Sharma is receiving medical attention for a scratch on his right elbow, which is bleeding slightly, likely due to a dive he took while trying to save himself after a mix-up alongside Shubman Gill.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Near the tramline on off, on a length, Shreyas reaches out to make some contact with the ball. Toe-ends it to the right of cover for a single.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, A sharp and quick bumper from Starc, around the left shoulder, Shreyas Iyer presses back and ducks under it.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Beaten! Going across the batter from over the wicket, on a length. Iyer goes for the expansive drive with his feet going nowhere. Gets beaten on the outside edge.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, On a back of a length, outside off, Iyer cracks the cut but picks out Cooper Connolly at backward point.

Mitchell Starc to Shreyas Iyer, Full and pushed across the right-hander, Shreyas reaches out and looks to carve it over the in-field on the off side. One hand comes off the bat handle but he manages to clear the in-field. Cooper Connolly and Mitchell Owen give it a chase and slide. They almost end up colliding into each other but manage to prevent the boundary. Two runs taken.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Pitched up by Starc, on off, Rohit eases it to the left of mid off for a single.

End of the first Powerplay! Without a doubt, the opening 10 overs have belonged to Australia. Josh Hazlewood may not have a wicket to show for his efforts yet, but Xavier Bartlett’s double strike has put India on the back foot. The ball has nipped around off the seam and troubled the Indian top order, who will now look to weather the storm. Mitchell Marsh can now have four fielders outside the 30-yard circle, but he might choose not to spread the field just yet to keep the pressure on. Mitchell Starc (2-0-11-0) returns to the attack.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, On a length wide of off, Shreyas Iyer looks to punch this off his front foot but gets beaten due to the ball nipping back yet again. Josh Hazlewood is in the middle of a splendid spell with 2 maidens and just 13 runs off his 5 overs.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, JAFFA! Good length, on off, nipping back into the batter after pitching. Shreyas Iyer plays away from his body and gets beaten on the inside. This was marginally away from the top of off.

Josh Hazlewood to Shreyas Iyer, On a length wide of off, Shreyas Iyer leaves it.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, Rohit Sharma goes for the flick towards mid-wicket but gets an outside edge to the third man region for one. This wasn't far from the second slip fielder.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, On a length wide of off, Rohit Sharma leaves it all alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit finally gets hold of one against Josh Hazlewood. Josh bowls a fuller one around off, Rohit Sharma strides to the pitch of it and just eases into a lofted drive up and over the mid off fielder for a boundary.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, A quick single to end the over. Xavier hits the deck hard and cramps Rohit again, Sharma dabs this round silly mid on and takes a quick single.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Good length wide of off, Rohit Sharma leaves it all alone.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Xavier hits the hard length, around middle and leg, cramps Rohit for room. Rohit Sharma looks to flick this around square leg but misses out and is hit on the thigh pad.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Another swing and a miss from Rohit Sharma. On a length wide of off, shaping away from the batter, Rohit Sharma looks to loft this downtown but gets beaten on the outside.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, Rohit Sharma defends this off his back foot.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, On a length wide of off, Rohit Sharma pushes this to the left of mid off for no run.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, WIDE! Xavier Bartlett errs in line as he bowls one down the leg side. Rohit Sharma leaves it. Wided.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, On a length around off, Rohit Sharma presses in front and punches this through cover for a single.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Fortune favours Rohit here. On a length around off, Rohit Sharma looks for the flick around the mid-wicket region but gets an outside edge that flies across the gully region for a boundary. Adam Zampa gave it a good chase from deep third and tried to flick it inside the playing area, but the ball ended up trickling into the fence.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, A good and confident leave this time from Rohit Sharma. Good length wide of off, Rohit Sharma leaves it all alone.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Good length on middle and off, Rohit Sharma dabs this towards backward point for a dot. Josh Hazlewood has not given Rohit an inch of breathing space in his spell so far.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on off, Rohit Sharma hops up on his toes and blocks it out.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Slanting back into the right-hander, on a back of a length. Rohit hops to clip it away but is beaten on the inside edge and gets hit high on the front pad.

Xavier Bartlett to Shreyas Iyer, Good length around off, Shreyas Iyer pushes this towards mid off for no run.

Shreyas Iyer walks in next. Three slips welcome the new batter.

Xavier Bartlett to Virat Kohli, OUT! LBW! Virat Kohli departs for another duck. The lack of playing time is quite evident in Kohli's form so far but this was an absolute peach from Xavier Bartlett. On a length around middle and off, nipping back into the batter. Virat Kohli looks for the front foot flick but gets beaten due to the ball jagging back in. The ball thuds onto Kohli's front pad and a confident appeal from the Aussies was enough for the umpire to raise his finger. Virat Kohli has a long discussion with Rohit Sharma at the other end about sending this upstairs but walks without taking that option. India are in early trouble with Gill and Kohli out and just 17 on board.

Xavier Bartlett to Virat Kohli, Good length, closer to the off-stump of Kohli and he blocks this towards cover.

Xavier Bartlett to Virat Kohli, Another one, back of a length, Virat Kohli gets onto his back foot and leaves it.

Xavier Bartlett to Virat Kohli, Back of a length wide of off, Virat Kohli leaves it all alone.

Virat Kohli comes in at number 3.

Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, OUT! CAUGHT! Shubman Gill departs as Mitchell Marsh takes a good catch at mid off. On a length wide of off, Shubman Gill dances down the track and looks to just place this wide of mid off to his right but Gill ends up chipping this aerially and in reach of the Aussie skipper. Mitchell Marsh, at mid off, takes a few strides to his right, puts in a dive and catches this nice and clean. Shubman Gill departs.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Rohit has looked all at sea against Josh Hazlewood so far. Another length delivery on off, shaping back into the batter, Rohit Sharma attempts to get bat on ball but fails to do so and is beaten on the inside.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, Rohit Sharma pushes this to mid-wicket for no run.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Is that curtains to Rohit's innings or is there an inside edge that's saving him here? On a length, angling into the batter, Rohit Sharma looks to pick it up with a flick and deposit it in the stands around deep square but misses out. The ball his Rohit on the back leg that's leaning low. A loud appeal from the Aussies but the umpire shrugs it off. The Aussies opt for a review and send this upstairs. The UltraEdge shows a spike when the ball is next to the bat of Rohit and the on-field decision stays. Australia lose a review.

A loud shout for LBW! Not given on-field and Australia have taken the review. Rohit has been hit on the back leg, which was slightly crouched. There was no real deflection but the UltraEdge comes up with a spike. The on-field decision stands.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Good length around off, Rohit Sharma leaves it with the ball shaping inwards but harmlessly away from the stumps.

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill, Josh Hazlewood bowls full and wide of off, The Indian skipper steps down the track and drives this wide to the left of Mitchell Marsh at mid off. Marsh gives it a good chase and cuts it right in front of the long off fence, keeping it down to three.

Josh Hazlewood to Shubman Gill, Gill faces Josh Hazlewood for the first time in this contest. He presses forward to a length delivery outside off and makes the leave.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Good length on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma gets right on top of it and glances this through the right of square leg for a couple of runs.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length wide of off, Rohit Sharma shoulders his arms at it.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Good length on off, another one from Xavier Bartlett that goes away. Rohit Sharma plays within the line for a straight one and gets beaten as it shapes away.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Pressure telling on the former Indian skipper here as he looks to break the shackles. On a length wide of off, shaping away from the batter. Rohit Sharma shimmies down the track and swings at it but misses out.

Xavier Bartlett to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on the pads, Rohit Sharma looks to tuck this away but is beaten and wears it on the thigh pad.

Xavier Bartlett to Shubman Gill, Pitched up on middle and off, Shubman Gill flicks this towards deep square and rotates. It's been a tale of two decks, it seems, so far. Rohit's struggling and Gill is finding the middle of his bat at will.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Shouts for LBW but the umpire turns it down. Josh goes a bit fuller around off, Rohit Sharma presses in front to block this but gets late to bring his bat down. Rohit is hit on the back pad and a massive appeal for LBW from the Aussies. The umpire turns it down for probably impact outside off here.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length arond the fifth stump line, Rohit Sharma steps towards the pitch of it and plays within his body and gets beaten on the outside.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Squared up completely. A tad on the shorter side, on off, nipping back into the batter. Rohit Sharma looks to punch this around cover but gets beaten on the inside.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Josh Hazlewood bends his back and hits the hard length around off, the ball nips back in sharply onto Rohit and beats him on the inside. Rohit is hit on his thigh pad of the front foot and the height saves him here.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, A hint of away movement on this. Good length, around off, shaping away from the batter after pitching. Rohit Sharma thought about poking at it, but bailed out of the stroke at the end.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, On a length around off, Rohit Sharma defends this out.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Good length on the pads, Rohit Sharma flicks this behind square for one.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, FOUR! Rohit will breathe easy as he finds the fence as well. Inswinging fuller one, on the pads, Rohit Sharma leans inside the line of it and flicks this towards the deep square leg region for a boundary.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Good length on middle and leg, Shubman Gill nudges this to deep square leg for one.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, FOUR! GLORIOUS! Gill gets off the mark with a boundary. Pitched up on off, Shubman Gill leans onto it and shifts his body weight from his back foot onto his front foot as he drives this all along the grass through the cover region for four runs.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Excellent diving effort saves the former Indian skipper. Back of a length angling away from the batter, Shubman Gill punches this off his back foot towards the left of cover-point. Mitchell Owen dives to his left and fields this and is athletic enough to pick himself up and hit the stumps at the non-striker's end. Rohit Sharma was halfway down for a single but was rightly sent back by Gill. Rohit does well to turn around and time his dive perfectly to make his ground just in time before the ball hits the stumps.

A direct hit from Mitchell Owen, and it has been referred upstairs! Rohit Sharma was struggling and had to get the dive in. And that dive has saved him, confirmed by the replays!

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, Good length on off, Shubman Gill pushes this to point off his back foot.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, A solid front foot defense this time from Rohit Sharma. Good length on off, Rohit Sharma prods in front and blocks it out. A maiden from Josh Hazlewood.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, On a back of a length, outside off, Rohit lets it be.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length around off, Rohit Sharma rocks onto his back foot and looks to block this but he doesn't get right behind the line and gets beaten on the outside edge.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Pinpoint accuracy from Josh Hazlewood. Good length, around off, Rohit Sharma gets up on his toes and blocks this around silly point.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, That nipped back sharply in but a good leave from Rohit Sharma. Good length around off, nipping back into the batter. Rohit Sharma shoulders arms at it and the ball sails over the off stump.

Josh Hazlewood to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length, on off. Rohit Sharma hops up on his toes and dabs this to point for a dot. This will give Rohit a lot of confidence as the ball met his bat right underneath his eyeline here.

Josh Hazlewood will operate with the other new ball. He is also starting with two slips.

Mitchell Starc to Shubman Gill, On a length around middle and off, Shubman Gill pushes this to mid on for a dot. A good over from Starc as he gives away just 1 off the first.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Back of a length on the pads, Rohit Sharma nudges this towards the right of square leg and takes a single to open his and the team's account.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Beaten again is Rohit. On a length, much wide of off, Rohit Sharma looks to get bat on ball but fails to do so.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Left alone. Good length, angling away from the batter, harmfully outside off. Rohit Sharma gives it a good look and leaves it.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Starc attacks the stumps with a good length delivery on top of off, Rohit Sharma gets right behind the line of it and blocks this around mid-wicket.

Mitchell Starc to Rohit Sharma, Rohit's flirting with danger first up in the contest. A full and wide delivery from Mitchell Starc, outside off. Rohit Sharma doesn't move his feet towards the pitch of the ball and just pokes away from his body. Gets beaten.

We are all set to get underway in front of what is being reported as a sell-out crowd. The sun is shining in all its glory as the two umpires make their way out to the centre. Mitchell Marsh leads his troops out, and they are followed by the two Indian openers, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Mitchell Starc needs some repair work done on his shoes. He is now all set to kickstart proceedings for Australia. Starc to Rohit. Two slips in place. Off we go...

Well, Mitchell Marsh, at the toss, forgot to mention that Adam Zampa also comes into the side. Zampa replaces left-arm spinner Matthew Kuhnemann. So, three changes in total for Australia in today’s game, with Alex Carey and Xavier Bartlett being the other two inclusions.

The Indian skipper, Shubman Gill says that he would have bowled first as well. Feels that since the pitch has been under covers for the past couple of days, there could be some moisture. Mentions that it is never easy in a start-stop game but hopes to put a good total on the board here. He also hopes for some movement for their pacers under lights. Informs that they are unchanged for this game.

The captain of Australia, Mitchell Marsh says that they will bowl first. Marsh expresses his excitement about the opportunity to win the series in the second game, highlighting the presence of young talent in the squad. He also mentions that the team has made two changes, with Alex Carey replacing Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett coming in for Nathan Ellis, who is being rested.

India (Unchanged Playing XI) - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

Australia (Playing XI) - Mitchell Marsh (C), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (WK) (In for Josh Philippe), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett (In for Nathan Ellis), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa (In for Matthew Kuhnemann), Josh Hazlewood.

TOSS - Australia have won the toss and they will BOWL first.

PITCH REPORT - Shane Watson is near the deck. Shares that it is always a nice cricket surface here in Adelaide. Watson takes a close look and finds the wicket to be rock-hard. Believes that there will be a bit of moisture and, as a result, there will be a bit of grip off the seam, something the team batting first will have to be wary of. Further says that once the batters get through that early phase, there are runs to be had with the short square boundaries.

The return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has boosted India, but their rustiness was evident in the first ODI. Kohli's impressive record at the Adelaide Oval, where he has scored five centuries, will have the Aussies on alert. With India's top four looking to bounce back after a disappointing start to the series, this match could be a turning point. The battle between India's batting lineup and Australia's bowling attack will be a key aspect of the match. Australia's bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc, will be looking to build on their good work in the first ODI. Can Australia continue their dominance, or will India stage a comeback to level the series? Stick around to find out.

Australia will make some changes to their lineup, with Adam Zampa and Alex Carey returning. Josh Inglis, however, will miss this match due to a calf injury. India, on the other hand, doesn't have any injuries to report, but there could be some selection debates, with Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna not selected for the series opener. A potential spot in the playing XI could be up for grabs between Kuldeep and Washington Sundar in the spin department and Krishna and Harshit Rana as far as the seam options are concerned.

A warm welcome to all cricket fans as we gear up for the second ODI between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two of the world's top cricketing nations, with Australia looking to seal the series with a game to spare. After a convincing 7-wicket win in the first ODI, the Aussies will be confident of their chances, but India will be eager to bounce back and level the series. 

... MATCH DAY ...

'Can the Men in Blue strike back, or will the Aussies tighten their grip on home soil?' - that’s the big question as the action shifts to the Adelaide Oval for the second ODI of this blockbuster series. After a forgettable outing in the opening game, India will be itching to find their rhythm again, especially with the top order yet to click and the middle order craving stability. The visitors will bank on the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to lead the charge, while Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer will look to convert their starts into something substantial. KL Rahul has been consistently scoring runs in recent times, while the all-round abilities of Axar Patel will be crucial as well. Their bowling, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, will need early breakthroughs to challenge an Australian lineup brimming with intent. Kuldeep Yadav and Washington Sundar add good depth to the spin attack, but they will have to be at their absolute best to make an impact on this Adelaide wicket. The hosts, meanwhile, will be buoyed by their disciplined bowling display and a composed chase in the first ODI. Even without Pat Cummins, their attack looks potent with Josh Hazlewood’s precision, Mitchell Starc's express pace, and Nathan Ellis’s clever variations, while the likes of Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, who scored a half-century, and Matthew Short provide the firepower up top. Also, Alex Carey and Adam Zampa are back in the mix for this game, which makes them an even stronger unit. With Adelaide known for its true surface and high-scoring potential, both teams will fancy their chances, but for India, it’s about bouncing back strong and keeping the series alive, while Australia aim to seal it with authority and continue their home dominance. Whose side are you on?