The second ODI match between India and Australia in Adelaide featured a thrilling moment involving Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma. During the game’s third over, Rohit faced a potential run-out, showcasing his remarkable athleticism to avoid dismissal.
Run-Out Scare for Rohit Sharma
As Shubman Gill hit a delivery from Mitchell Starc to Mitchell Owen at backward point, a quick throw aimed at the bowler’s end put Rohit in jeopardy. Rohit was already halfway down the pitch but swiftly pivoted and executed a brilliant dive to just make it to the crease in time, thwarting what seemed like an inevitable run-out.
Match Overview
The game kicked off after Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and opted to bowl first. He expressed satisfaction with their recent win, emphasizing the benefits of playing in familiar conditions. “It’s an awesome opportunity to win a series in game two,” Marsh stated, optimistic about his team’s chances.
- Match Date: October 23, 2025
- Venue: Adelaide
- Australia Captain: Mitchell Marsh
- India Captain: Shubman Gill
Team Strategies and Changes
Australia made two significant changes to their lineup, introducing Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett in place of Nathan Ellis. Gill, on the other hand, maintained the same team that played in the previous match.
- India’s Lineup:
- Shubman Gill (c)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Shreyas Iyer
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Mohammed Siraj
- Australia’s Lineup:
- Mitchell Marsh (c)
- Travis Head
- Matthew Short
- Matthew Renshaw
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Cooper Connolly
- Mitchell Owen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Mitchell Starc
- Adam Zampa
- Josh Hazlewood
Both teams aimed to put on an entertaining show for the crowd, with hopes of an uninterrupted match. Rohit Sharma’s quick reflexes and the strategic decisions by both captains played a significant role in what promises to be an exciting ODI series.
