India vs Australia Live Score, 2nd ODI: After Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl against India, Josh Hazlewood struck in his second over to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad cheaply. Shreyas Iyer, walking in at 3, started briskly, smashing four boundaries in 11 balls and brought up the fifty partnership with Shubman Gill in just 29 deliveries. But with India reaching 79/1 in 9.5 overs, rain stopped play but fortunately, it did not last long as bright sunshine returned in no time. As for the Playing XIs of the two teams, India are without Jasprit Bumrah, and Australia sans Pat Cummins, replaced by Prasidh Krishna and Spencer Johnson in their respective line-ups.
The clock is ticking as the World Cup draws near. India have been consistently impressive in every aspect, and the outcome of the first ODI against Australia on Friday further exemplifies their proficiency. With the series still up for grabs and considering their current form and the outcome of the Mohali game, India finds itself with an excellent opportunity to establish an unassailable 2-0 lead today in the 2nd ODI at Indore.
However, more importantly, this is the final opportunity for players like Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer, and Suryakumar Yadav to make a lasting impression before the return of senior players such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Kuldeep Yadav for India’s last official match before the World Cup. Shreyas, in particular, is eager to find his form after missing out on a flat track in the previous match. Designated as India’s number 4, Shreyas’ fitness was a topic of discussion during the Asia Cup, and he has been unable to spend significant time at the crease due to various reasons. A back spasm kept him out of the business end of the Asia Cup, and an unfortunate run-out ended his brief 8-ball stay in the center. Shreyas hopes to score big in the upcoming two games to boost his confidence and that of his team leading into the global event.
Ashwin made a tidy bowling comeback but struggled to trouble Australian batters on a flat track. He couldn’t generate much turn, and his flatter deliveries were easily dealt with by the opposition. While the champion spinner still has a chance to make a last-minute entry into India’s World Cup squad if Axar Patel isn’t fit in time, the team management expects more from the 37-year-old than what he delivered.
India managed to secure a comfortable victory in the first ODI, even in the absence of four top-tier players, including skipper Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. They now stand in good stead to clinch the series at the Holkar Stadium, known for producing high-scoring encounters. After enduring unusual heat and humidity in Mohali, the players will welcome the respite brought by recent rain, which has lowered the temperature. While the previous game had several positives for India, notably the performances of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, there are still some questions that need answering as the World Cup approaches in early October.
Australia, like India, was missing key players in the opening match, including Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, and Josh Hazlewood. Captain Pat Cummins hinted that they might be ready by the third game in Rajkot on September 27. Australia had previously won a series in India earlier this year but now finds themselves in a must-win situation on Sunday. While Josh Inglis showed promise with a run-a-ball 45, the middle-order needs to find more consistency.
Here are some pointers regarding 2nd ODI between India and Australia:
– Rain stopped play with India on 79/1 in 9.5 overs. Shreyas Iyer unbeaten on 34 and Gill 32.
– Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill added a rampant fifty-run stand off just 29 balls.
– Josh Hazlewood dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad cheaply to give Australia an arlybreakthrough.
– With Pat Cummins rested, Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bowl.
– India are without Jasprit Bumrah, who has been rested for the 2nd ODI but will return for the final game on Wednesday.
– The 2nd ODI at Indore is being looked at as a high-scoring contest given the short boundaries of the Holkar Stadium.
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Sep 24, 2023 03:22 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: NO-BALL and Shreyas Iyer raises his FIFTY
India vs Australia Live Score: He was run out in the previous game but no half-measures today from Shreyas Iyer, who brings up his half-century off 41 balls. Receives a freebee in the form of a free-hit with Johnson overstepping the previous delivery. And Iyer did not hold back. He absolutely bludgeoned the ball with a nonchalant slap straight down the ground and raises his bat. That shot brought back memories of Robin Uthappa’s flat six off Brett Lee during the 2008 CB Series.
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Sep 24, 2023 03:15 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: FIFTY for Gill
India vs Australia Live Score: There’s no stopping him. Gill blazes to a 37-ball half-century. Get there is astonishing fashion with a fourth six. India’s scoring rate has dipped slightly – from 8.25 to 7.74 but that is natural with the field spread. He continues his impeccable form this year. Easily a solid contender of the ICC ODI Player of the Year award when it’s time.
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Sep 24, 2023 03:05 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR! Picks up where he left off
India vs Australia Live Score: Welcome back! It has taken Shubman Gill just three balls to pick up from where he left off as he tonks Adam Zampa down the ground for SIX. The carnage resumes. The powerplay is over and the next over, bowled by Cameron Green, is relatively quieter as five runs come off it.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:52 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Finally, we have a RESTART TIME
India vs Australia Live Score: Which is just 3 minutes from now. The official time of restart is 2:55PM. The rain has given way to some bright sunshine as India resume on 79/1. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer displayed their free-flowing prowess before erratic weather interrupted their momentum. Usually, the period immediately following a weather break often sees an increased likelihood of taking a wicket. However, with the formidable form displayed by Iyer and Gill, it promises to be an intriguing battle to see which side gains the upper hand in this upcoming phase.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:45 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: OK then! The sun is playing Peek-a-Boo
India vs Australia Live Score: Some sunshine now as the umpires are out on the ground to monitor the conditions. Some covers have been removed, but most are still on. It is after all, a time-consuming process. The super soppers are actively working to dry the ground, but there is no official inspection schedule as yet. Don’t worry. We should have some information coming our way shortly.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:35 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: A HUGE ROAR as the covers come off!
India vs Australia Live Score: Some positive visuals. The rain has relented and the covers are beginning to be taken off, albeit slowly. As witnessed during the Asia Cup, covering the whole ground is a wonderful move but what it does is allow a lot of water to gather on those covers. The groundsmen need to be very careful while removing them as they need to ensure no amount of water spills on to the ground in the process. Long story short – things have improved but resumption may take a bit more time.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:26 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Full marks to the groundsmen
India vs Australia Live Score: It has taken the groundsmen roughly 6 minutes to get the entire ground covered. What an effort. First in Sri Lanka during the Asia Cup and now here. The boys were quick to get off the blocks and inside 10 minutes, controlled the damage. It’s still raining though, but rest assured, the moment it stops, it shouldn’t take longer for the officials to resume the contest.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:20 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: RAIN! The Gill-Iyer show has to halt
India vs Australia Live Score: ABSOLUTE BUMMER! The only thing that could have stopped this exemplary show of hitting is rain. What started off as a slight drizzle has gotten heavier and a lot more intense, forcing the players off the ground.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:10 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: SIX! Gill joins the fun
India vs Australia Live Score: He’s been a mere spectator at the other end watching the Shreyas Iyer show, but this time, even Shubman Gill gets into the act and launches Sean Abbott down the ground for the first six of the game. Doesn’t get the ball out of the middle but the dimensions are such that it cleared the ropes. Drills another boundary to go with it as the fifty run partnership between he and Gaikwad is up off just 29 balls.
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Sep 24, 2023 02:04 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR! Iyer is in the mood
India vs Australia Live Score: What did he have for breakfast… some Kangaroo curry? Afterall, that’s what he is feasting on. Sean Abbott into the attack and Shreyas disdainfully deposits him through the sweeper cover region. Make no mistake. That looks like a death-over stroke. Iyer has started his innings in the fifth gear already it seems. Spanking stroke-play. India 47/1 after 7 overs as Gill enjoys the show from the non-striker end.
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Sep 24, 2023 01:59 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR boundaries in 11 balls for Shreyas Iyer
India vs Australia Live Score: Nerves? No, says Shreyas Iyer, who is off to a blazing start. A scrumptious flick, a gorgeous cover drive and an authoritative lift over the infield – all in a span of five deliveries. Iyer appears determined to make a statement, and right on cue, he notches a fourth boundary. He has raced to 20 runs from just 11 deliveries. JEEZ!
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Sep 24, 2023 01:48 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: OUT! Hazlewood with the early wicket
India vs Australia Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad offers a fait edge and India are one wicket down. Australia wanted that early wicket and they have got one. Gaikwad errs just that bit in misreading the length as he comes forward in defence and nicks it to Carey, who dives one-handed to his right and completes the catch. INDIA 16/1 in 3.4 overs.
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Sep 24, 2023 01:44 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Much better from Johnson
India vs Australia Live Score: Guilty of bowling it full in the first over, Spencer Johnson has pulled his length back and starts with five dot balls. Gill takes a single off the last ball, tapped to third man to get India to 15/0 after three overs. Two runs in two overs. That’s more like Australia, disciplined and not giving even an inch with the new ball.
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Sep 24, 2023 01:41 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Hazlewood finds his line and length right away
India vs Australia Live Score: After an expensive first over, Josh Hazlewood restores some balance with a clinical first over. Just a single off it. The Australia quick teases Gill and Gaikwad with that fourth stump line around the good length area but both openers are more than glad to shoulder arms and let the ball into the keeper’s gloves.
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Sep 24, 2023 01:34 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: FOUR, FOUR! Gaikwad and IND are away!
India vs Australia Live Score: GOSH! What a start. The first two balls of the match punished by Ruturaj Gaikwad. A juicy half-volley on the legs was clipped off the pads and a widish overpitched delivery driven handsomely through covers. Two boundaries in two balls and five wides to end the first over. Gaikwad resuming from where he left off in Mohali. India have raced away to 13/0 after 1
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Sep 24, 2023 01:28 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Right then! Gill, Gaikwad must be smacking their lips
India vs Australia: We would too, had we gotten an opportunity to bat on such a pitch and at this venue. The last time Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma opened the innings for India in an ODI at Indore, they stitched a 212-run partnership. Gill and Gaikwad themselves put on 142 the other evening, and expect these 2 to carry forward the good work from Mohali. Right! Here we go. Spencer Johnson has the new ball and he would be steaming in in the late 140s.
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Sep 24, 2023 01:18 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Another Johnson to add to IND’s woes?
India vs Australia Live Score: He is no Mitchell, but Spencer Johnson could have been given a game, realising India’s vulnerability against left-arm pace with the new ball. Spencer Johnson is a tall 6-foot 4-inch left-arm pacer, who has replaced captain Pat Cummins the line-up. He made his Australia debut in a T20I against South Africa last year and picked 2 wickets for 22 runs. Check out his profile
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Sep 24, 2023 01:10 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Still no Siraj, Prasidh replaces Bumrah
India vs Australia Live Score: So as KL Rahul just informed, India are still not without Mohammed Siraj, as replacing Bumrah in the XI is Prasidh Krishna, who last played a game at the Asian Cup against Bangladesh. “We would have bowled first as well considering the size of the ground. Good wicket, good challenge to put runs on the board. We only have one change from the last game. Jasprit is rested, Prasidh comes in. Good for all our batters to spend some time in the middle.”
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Sep 24, 2023 01:00 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: TOSS! Steve Smith, not Pat Cummins, opts to bowl
India vs Australia Live Score: Ok then! Not Pat Cummins, it’s Steve Smith who has walked out for the toss. And he has won it. Does what India did in the last game – BOWL FIRST. Spencer Johnson debuts.
“It’s pretty warn. Looks a nice wicket, fancy chasing. If it (dew) comes in, it’ll help while chasing. We want to win but we also want to try out a different combination. We’ve got a few changes.”
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Sep 24, 2023 12:50 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: How Mukesh Kumar has fared for India in his career
India vs Australia Live Score: With Mukesh Kumar being named as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement, here’s a brief look at his promising yet brief India career. He made his debut in July earlier this year against West Indies, participating in five T20Is and three ODIs. In these limited-overs matches, he has picked seven wickets before making his Test debut at Port of Spain, where he managed to grab two more before being released. Mukesh may not exactly mirror Bumrah’s style, and it remains uncertain if he will be part of today’s playing XI. But what this does is give the opportunity to bring Mohammed Siraj back and persist with Mohammed Shami and Shardul Thakur
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Sep 24, 2023 12:42 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: No Bumrah in today’s game!
India vs Australia Live Score: Hello, hello! Breaking news just coming in. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah will not be playing this second ODI against Australia in Indore. Here’s why. The BCCI has named Mukesh Kumar as Bumrah’s replacement.
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Sep 24, 2023 12:30 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: The DUCK’S out of SKY’s mind!
India vs Australia Live Score: In the span of a single game, Suryakumar Yadav effectively erased the memory of his three golden ducks against Australia from earlier this year. On Friday, SKY managed to dispel doubts about his ODI capabilities by delivering a timely and vital half-century that led India to victory. This first notable success in the ODI format was met with celebration, and Suryakumar Yadav received support from an Australian cricket legend who believes in his potential to excel in one-day cricket in the days ahead. Click here to read more.
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Sep 24, 2023 12:22 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Gaikwad hopes to go out with a BANG
India vs Australia Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad recently played what could be considered his most flawless innings in his India career, achieving his maiden ODI half-century just two days ago. Today, as he gears up for his final appearance in this series before departing to join the Asian Games squad in China, the young opener aims to finish on a high note. Gaikwad’s performance was so impressive that he was able to match Shubman Gill stroke-for-stroke. Being mentioned in the same breath as India’s most prolific young cricketer is a testament to his promising future. As he prepares to step up to the crease at one of India’s most batting-friendly pitches, Gaikwad would be eager to exit the series on a thumping note.
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Sep 24, 2023 12:10 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: IND’s search for answer to the BIG Shreyas Iyer question
India vs Australia Live Score: Shreyas Iyer has presented a perplexing situation for Team India. The management is keen on having him in the lineup, but Shreyas, owing to factors beyond his control, has been undermining his own prospects. Initially, his back injury created an opportunity for Ishan Kishan to join the XI, and the wicketkeeper batter delivered with impressive performances against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup. Later, on his return from injury, Iyer missed out on a golden opportunity to get some runs and form going due to a run-out in the first ODI. It seems as if the universe is plotting against Shreyas, but today offers him a chance to answer back.
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Sep 24, 2023 12:00 PM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Ravichandran Ashwin’s last dance
India vs Australia Live Score: Ravichandran Ashwin scampering to have a bat in the nets after India wrapped up a win over Australia over Mohali remains the one standout visual around the first ODI. Always up for a challenge, Ashwin’s tactics burned the internet as everyone went searching for reasons behind the veteran spinner’s tactics. Is it a classic case of Ashwin pulling out all the stops? Or was he just following the orders conveyed to him by the team management? Either way, Ashwin’s commitment to the game remains unparalleled. A day after making a comeback into the Indian ODI set-up, he batted at a practice game organised by the TNCA and now this. Vintage ASH anna!
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Sep 24, 2023 11:50 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: How is Indore’s weather holding up
India vs Australia Live Score: Considering how the Mohali game started, under intense heat and humidity, nobody could have anticipated a rain interruption. Nevertheless, it did occur, highlighting the unpredictable weather patterns of late. Looking ahead to Sunday’s forecast, a similar scenario seems to be in store. Indore has experienced scattered rainfall, albeit not of great intensity, over the past 3-4 days, and today may see a continuation of it. There is a prediction of some rainfall around 12 PM and later around 4 PM, but neither is severe enough to entirely disrupt the game. Should be nothing more than just passing showers.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:40 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Changes India can make in their Playing XI for 2nd ODI
India vs Australia Live Score: As is customary with every Team India match, significant public attention will be focused on their team selection. While the Mohali game proved to be a great success, India, given their wealth of options, are likely to introduce a single change to their Playing XI from the previous match. Mohammed Siraj, currently the world’s top-ranked bowler, was absent from the first ODI due to illness. Why else would you rest a bowler coming off a remarkable six-wicket haul in the Asia Cup final?
However, determining whom he will replace presents a challenge. Sidelining Shami doesn’t make much sense, as he delivered a spectacular five-wicket performance against Australia recently. Therefore, with India fielding all three pacers in Siraj, Shami, and Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, who went wicketless and gave away 78 runs, could be the one making way. READ HERE for our Predicted Playing XI.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:30 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: As for Starc and Maxwell, no news is good news for IND
India vs Australia Live Score: The latest update on Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell is that there is no update – at least nothing positive. After the duo missed the Mohali game, Australia captain Pat Cummins, during the post-match presentation ceremony, in a way confirmed that Starc and Maxwell will not be playing the second ODI either. The left-arm quick is said to be on his way to attaining full fitness after picking up groin and shoulder issues during the Ashes. In fact, Starc was even seen preparing at the PCA Stadium on match eve but was probably pulled out of Australia’s plans with the bigger picture which is the World Cup. Maxwell meanwhile, sustained an ankle injury during his preparations for the T20I series against South Africa. He arrived in India on the same day as the first ODI.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:20 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: As for Starc and Maxwell, no news is good news for IND
India vs Australia Live Score: The latest update on Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell is that there is no update – at least nothing positive. After the duo missed the Mohali game, Australia captain Pat Cummins, during the post-match presentation ceremony, in a way confirmed that Starc and Maxwell will not be playing the second ODI either.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:10 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Some of IND’s leading run-scorers at Holkar Stadium
India vs Australia Live Score: As previously mentioned, Indore has been a happy hunting ground for India’s batters, and some of them have relished their time at this venue. At the forefront of this list stands Virender Sehwag, who notched an impressive 220 runs from two innings – notably, 219 of those runs were amassed during a single innings when he achieved his maiden ODI double century against West Indies in 2011. Following closely is Rohit Sharma, with 205 runs from five innings. Even Yuvraj Singh and Gautam Gambhir also make their mark with 181 and 137 runs, respectively. Whereas among the current roster, Hardik Pandya has contributed decently too at Holkar, amassing 132 runs from two innings.
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Sep 24, 2023 11:00 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: The last time IND played at INDORE…
India vs Australia Live Score: It wasn’t too long ago. In fact, in January this year, India belted 385 runs at this very venue against New Zealand with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma getting centuries. In that game, Jacob Duffy gave away 100 runs, while Daryl Mitchell and Michael Bracewell combined to leak 92 from their 10. In response, New Zealand posted 295 of their own with Devon Conway smashing a century.
So that should provide you the picture!
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Sep 24, 2023 10:50 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: Run-fest loading!
India vs Australia Live Score: The Mohali game was expected to be a run-fest but Australia, batting first, finished on 276 thanks to a brilliant five-wicket-haul from Mohammed Shami. India were cruising along before stuttering to lose 4 wickets for 41 runs. Hence, it was evident that the PCA Stadium wasn’t exactly as smooth for batting as many expected. The same cannot be said for Holkar though as more than the pitch, it’s the small boundaries that will ensure a lot of fireworks.
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Sep 24, 2023 10:40 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: IND up against a very dangerous AUS pattern
India vs Australia: India are up against a very threatening Australia pattern, which is worth revisiting through the last two ODI series contested between India and Australia on Indian soil. Can you recall these instances? On both occasions, India came tantalizingly close to securing a series win, only for Australia to stage remarkable comebacks, ultimately emerging victorious and leaving India wounded.
In 2019, just two months before the World Cup, India took a 2-0 lead with victories in the first two ODIs at Hyderabad and Nagpur. However, Australia displayed incredible resilience, winning the final three games in Ranchi, Mohali, and Delhi to lift the trophy. A similar scenario unfolded earlier this year when India won the series opener in Mumbai before the Australians resurrected themselves in the next two one-dayers in Vizag and Chennai, ultimately winning the three-ODI series.
This series is no different. With India already 1-0 up, the Aussies will be firing on all cylinders to push the series into the decider on Wednesday.
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Sep 24, 2023 10:30 AM IST
India vs Australia Live Score: HOLA!
India vs Australia Live Score: Greetings, all! We welcome you to our coverage of the 2nd ODI between India and Australia being played at Indore’s Holkar International Stadium. Amidst the excitement of the Asian Games, where the Indian contingent secured an impressive five medals in China on the opening day, attention now turns to men’s cricket. The series is up for grabs for the Men in Blue. After a commanding five-wicket victory in Mohali, India are ticking nearly every box and appear more ready with each passing game. A triumph here would carry significant weight for India, as they have struggled to defeat Australia in the last two ODI series on home soil, both in 2019 and earlier this year.