In the highly contested second ODI match between Australia and India, Australian all-rounder Matthew Short faced an unfortunate injury. The match took place on October 23, 2025, at the renowned Adelaide Oval. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to field first, making several changes to the squad, including bringing in Alex Carey, Xavier Bartlett, and Adam Zampa.
Injury Incident Involving Matthew Short
During the 34th over, an incident disrupted the game. Josh Hazlewood bowled to KL Rahul, who edged the ball towards Short, stationed at slip. Misjudging the bounce, Short dove for the ball, which struck his fingers, resulting in heavy bleeding. This incident demonstrated the challenges posed by Hazlewood’s extra bounce. Following the injury, Short quickly left the field for treatment.
Match Progress and Key Performers
Despite the early setback with Short’s injury, Australia maintained control in the initial stages of the match. India faced difficulties early, losing two key wickets during the powerplay. Xavier Bartlett played a crucial role, dismissing both Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Gill was caught by Marsh at mid-off for a mere nine runs. Kohli, on the other hand, was trapped lbw for a duck, marking yet another disappointing performance after his previous dismissal in the first ODI.
Partnership Between Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer
Following this, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer stabilized India’s innings. They formed a vital partnership, scoring 118 runs for the third wicket. Sharma, aged 38, scored 73 runs off 97 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. Iyer supported him with 61 runs from 77 balls, hitting seven fours. This partnership kept India in the contest despite their earlier challenges.
Bowling Performance and Match Outlook
On the bowling front, Josh Hazlewood had a disciplined outing, finishing with figures of 0/29 in his 10 overs, which included two maidens. However, the strong partnership between Sharma and Iyer prevented Australia from taking complete control of the match.
- Match Date: October 23, 2025
- Location: Adelaide Oval
- Australian Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- Key Players: Matthew Short, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer
As the series stands, Australia leads 1-0 and aims to secure the series in front of their home crowd. Meanwhile, India will look to bounce back and level the series in the third ODI, scheduled for October 25, 2025, at Adelaide. Cricket fans can stay updated on all the action by following El-Balad.
