Updated: October 23, 2025 5:36 PM IST 
Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly both scored good fifties as Australia won the second game against India by two wickets, winning the three-match ODI series on Thursday.
India batted first and scored a modest 264 for nine. Their captain Rohit Sharma found his form with 73 runs from 97 balls (7 fours, 2 sixes). Shreyas Iyer added 61 runs. Adam Zampa took 4 wickets for 60 runs, and Xavier Bartlett took 3 wickets for 39 runs, including Virat Kohli, who was out without scoring.
Australia chased the target with more than three overs left, with Connolly unbeaten on 61 runs from 53 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
India now trail 0-2 in the series, giving Australia an unbeatable lead before the final match in Sydney on Saturday.
India: 264/9 in 50 overs (Rohit Sharma 73, Shreyas Iyer 61, Axar Patel 44; Adam Zampa 4/60, Xavier Bartlett 3/39) lost to Australia: 265/8 in 46.2 overs (Matthew Short 74, Cooper Connolly; Washington Sundar 2/37, Arshdeep Singh 2/41, Harshit Rana 2/59) by two wickets.
With PTI inputs
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Nitish Reddy, who batted at number 8, scored 8 runs from 10 balls and gave away 24 runs in three overs. In his defense, Axar Patel missed an easy catch from Matthew Short (74), who helped build Australia’s win. However, Kuldeep’s absence was clearly noticed as the Australian batsmen had a hard time facing the two finger spinners.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Australia reached the target with 2 wickets left, thanks to Cooper Connolly’s steady 61 runs. India tried their best by taking important wickets, but Australia’s steady batting helped them take a 2-0 lead in the three-game ODI series.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Mohammed Siraj gets Mitchell Starc out for 4, caught by Axar Patel at backward point. Australia are 260 for 8 and need only 5 runs from 24 balls. Cooper Connolly is still batting and will play an important role for both teams.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Washington Sundar takes an important wicket, getting Mitchell Owen out for 36 from 23 balls. Australia are now 246 for 6 after 42.3 overs. Cooper Connolly remains batting on 52 and seems ready to complete the run chase.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Cooper Connolly scored a quick fifty from 42 balls, and Owen is batting on 35 as Australia move fast to 243 for 5 after 42 overs. Mohammed Siraj gave away 14 runs in a tough over, so Australia now need only 22 runs from 48 balls.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Owen hits two quick boundaries off Axar Patel as Australia moves closer to the goal of 265. He has been a strong partner for Cooper Connolly during this run chase. Australia are 229 for 5 after 41 overs.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Owen starts well by hitting a six and a four, plus good running between the wickets, as Australia reach 204 for 5 after 38 overs. Harshit Rana gave away 14 runs in that over, and India are starting to feel the pressure.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Harshit Rana ends the stand by getting Matthew Short out for 74 from 78 balls. Short mistimed a pull shot and was caught by Mohammed Siraj at deep square, the same fielder who had dropped him earlier. Australia are now 187 for 5 after 36 overs, with Cooper Connolly on 31 and Owen joining him at the crease.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Cooper Connolly started confidently with two nicely timed boundaries, reaching 15 from 14 balls, while Matthew Short is batting on 59. Australia are 155 for 4 after 32 overs, with Axar Patel giving away 10 runs in his last over. They now need 110 more runs from 18 overs.
IND vs AUS 2025 2nd ODI Live Scores and Updates: Matthew Short got another life when Mohammed Siraj dropped an easy catch at backward point. Shubman Gill looked upset about the miss. This was the second time Short has been given a chance, after Axar Patel also dropped him earlier in the innings.
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