IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: India defeats Australia by 99 runs(DLS), win the series by 2-0

The Indian team secured a commanding victory over Australia, clinching the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead. This win provides a significant boost to the Indian team’s confidence as they prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup in 2023. One of the standout aspects of the Indian team’s performance was their excellence in all aspects of the game.

When India batted first, they suffered an early setback with the dismissal of Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer steadied the ship with a remarkable 200-run partnership for the second wicket. Both batsmen reached centuries, with Iyer scoring 105 and Gill notching 104, showcasing their remarkable contributions to the team’s cause. Following their dismissals, skipper KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan capitalized on the momentum, delivering powerful hits to the boundary.

After Ishan Kishan’s departure, Surya Kumar Yadav displayed his explosive batting skills, smashing 72 runs from just 37 balls. India set a formidable target of 400 runs for Australia, which stood as their highest total against the Australian side.

In the pursuit of this mammoth target, Australia lost two early wickets, courtesy of Prasidh Krishna, who removed Matthew Short and Steve Smith. They managed to stabilize their innings, but a rain interruption forced the game to be reduced to 33 overs, with Australia needing 317 runs to win. Ravichandran Ashwin then dismantled Australia’s middle order, taking three crucial wickets and intensifying the pressure on the Australian team. The spin duo of Ashwin and Jadeja combined to claim six wickets, with Ravindra Jadeja securing three wickets, including the dismissal of Sean Abbott, the highest scorer for Australia with 54 runs off 36 balls.

Players such as Shreyas Iyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Suryakumar Yadav showcased their peak form just before the highly anticipated ODI World Cup. The Indian selectors will face a challenging task in selecting the final playing XI, as every player is performing at their best.

India defeated Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) and took a 2-0 lead in the series. Shreyas Iyer received the Player of the Match award for his outstanding innings of 105 runs from 90 balls.