India vs Australia 2nd ODI: India beat Australia by 36 runs in the second one-dayer to level the three-match series 1-1 on Friday.
Mohammed Shami was the most successful Indian bowler with 3/77 while Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Navdeep Saina took two apiece as Australia lost wickets at regular intervals to be all out for 304 in 49.1 overs.
Steve Smith top-scored with a 102-ball 98 while Marnus Labuschagne made a 47-ball 46.
The first inning of the 2nd ODI between India and Australia comes to an end. Great batting by Team India led by a good start of 81 runs from the Indian openers Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma.
Shikhar Dhawan was once again in good touch with the bat but was unlucky to be dismissed for 96 runs. Indian skipper Virat Kohli scored a well-made 78 runs in 76 balls.
But it was KL Rahul, who came out to bat at number five, who powered India to a total of 340/6, courtesy his 52-ball 80.
Earlier, after a decent start from Team India, Indian opener Rohit Sharma lost his wicket after scoring 42 runs in 44 balls in the second ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot.
Virat Kohli walked in at number three, unlike the first ODI match where KL Rahul came out at number three.
After an incredible partnership of 103 runs between Kohli and Dhawan, India lost their second wicket as Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed for four runs short of a century.
India vs Australia 2 ODI LIVE Highlights
- India beat South Africa by 36 runs in the second ODI at the SCA stadium in Rajkot to level the three-match series between the two sides 1-1.
- Jasprit Bumrah ended the match by dismissing Adam Zampa off the first ball of the last over.
- Ashton Turner and Pat Cummins were dismissed off consecutive deliveries by Mohammed Shami in the 44th over.
- Marnus Labuschagne, playing his first ODI innings, stuck on with Smith and the pair gave Australia the upper hand in the middle overs.
- Unlike the first ODI, Australia were off to a jittery start as they lost David Warner to Shami. Live Score: 20/1 in 3.2 overs
- The second inning commences with Australian openers Aaron Finch and David Warner on strike.
- End of the first innings as Team India sets a target of 341 runs for the Australian Cricket Team in the 2nd ODI. Live Score: 340/6 in 50 overs.
- Manish Pandey caught out by Ashton Agar by only scoring 2 runs in 4 balls. Live Score: 280/5 in 44.1 overs
- Big blow for Team India. An outstanding catch by Starc and Ashton Agar at the boundary line sends Indian skipper Virat Kohli back after scoring 78 runs in 76 balls. Live Score: 276/4 in 43.1 overs
- Indian skipper Virat Kohli stands strong by completing his 56th half-century against Australia in Rajkot. Live Score: 216/3 in 35 overs
- India’s batting order variation failed this time as Adam Zampa bowled Shreyash Iyer after scoring only 7 runs in 17 balls. Live Score: 198/3 in 32.4 overs.
- Big loss for Team India as Shikhar Dhawan loses his wicket by scoring an incredible inning of 96 runs in 90 balls. LIVE Score: 184/2 in 28.4 overs.
- Shikhar Dhawan hits his 29th ODI half-century against Australia in Rajkot. LIVE Score: 125/1 in 21.2 overs
- After a decent start from Team India openers, Rohit Sharma loses his wicket by scoring 42 runs in 44 balls. Live Score: 81/1 in 13.3 overs.
In the first ODI, Australian openers Aaron Finch and David Warner showcased high quality of batting to stitch a 258-run partnership. Meanwhile, the Indian bowlers faltered in Mumbai as they failed to take a single wicket.
The action now moves to Rajkot where Australia have won the toss and decided to put India to bat in the second ODI.
If you want to watch the live telecast of the second ODI match between India and Australia, check below the details and some frequently asked questions.
When Will the 2nd ODI Between India and Australia Begin?
India vs Australia 2nd ODI match will begin from 1:30 PM IST on Friday, 17 January.
Where Can I Watch India vs Australia 2nd ODI LIVE on TV?
India vs Australia 2nd ODI can be watched on the Star Sports Network and DD Sports.
How Can I Watch India vs Australia 2nd ODI Online?
India vs Australia 2nd ODI match will be telecasted LIVE on Hotstar.
Where Can I Follow India vs Australia 2nd ODI LIVE Updates?
You can follow live updates and scores for India vs Australia 2nd ODI on www.thequint.com/sports
Where Will India vs Australia 2nd ODI be Played?
India vs Australia 2nd ODI match will be played at Rajkot in Gujarat.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli(c), Lokesh Rahul(w), Shreyas Iyer, Manish Pandey, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Navdeep Saini, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah
Australia: David Warner, Aaron Finch(c), Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Ashton Turner, Alex Carey(w), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa
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