Australia sealed a hard-fought two-wicket win over India in the second One Day International (ODI) at the Adelaide Ovaltaking an unassailable 2–0 lead in the three-match series. The hosts successfully chased down India’s total of 264 with 22 balls to sparemarking another composed performance in their home conditions.

India, who were sent in to bat, managed 264 for nine in their 50 overs, with Rohit Sharma (73) and Shreyas Iyer (61) providing the backbone of the innings. Axar Patel added valuable lower-order runs with a brisk 44but Australia’s spinners turned the game in their favour. Adam Zampa claimed four wicketsearning him the Player of the Match award for dismantling India’s middle order and keeping the target within reach.

Australia’s chase began with early trouble as Mitch Marsh (11) and Travis Head (28) fell cheaply, followed by Matt Renshaw (30). However, Matt Short (74) stabilized the innings with a mature knock, hitting fluent drives and sweeps before falling to Harshit Rana. His dismissal left Australia at 187 for five, briefly opening a window for India.

That chance closed quickly as Cooper Connolly (61 not out) and Mitch Owen (36) counterattacked with calm, measured batting. Their 60-run partnership swung momentum decisively back to Australia. Despite a few late wickets — including Starc and Bartlett — Connolly guided his team home with confidence, finishing the match with a composed boundary.

For India, Zampa’s four wickets were the difference-maker, but the bowlers struggled with injuries and fatigue. Pacers Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj bowled with heart but lacked the penetration to defend a below-par total.

With this victory, Australia not only secured the series but also underscored its depth and composure under pressure. The teams will meet again on Saturday in Sydney for the final ODI, where India will look to avoid a clean sweep and regroup before the upcoming T20 leg of the tour.