AUS vs IND 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in second ODI

Australia will take on India in the second ODI on Thursday, October 23, at the Adelaide Oval. Australia won the first game of the series by seven wickets in Perth. They chased down the revised target of 131 runs in 21.1 overs. Mitchell Marsh made 46 runs off 52 deliveries and won the Player of the Match award. Australia has played a total of 153 ODIs against India and have won 85 of those. At the Adelaide Oval, India have won the last two games against Australia.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in Australia vs India, second ODI:

1. Virat Kohli vs Josh Hazlewood:

Josh Hazlewood has dismissed Virat Kohli five times in 10 outings in ODIs. Kohli has scored 58 runs off 99 deliveries against Hazelwood in ODIs.

2. Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc:

Rohit Sharma has a strike rate of 102.48 against Mitchell Starc in 14 ODI games. Rohit has made 165 runs off 161 deliveries against Starc.

3. Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj:

Mohammed Siraj has dismissed Travis Head twice in five ODI games. Head has scored 80 runs off 55 deliveries against Siraj.

FAQs

Q1: Why is Mitchell Marsh a key player to watch out for against India in the second ODI?

A1: Mitchell Marsh is the captain of the Australian team and has already won the Player of the Match award in the first game. He has made a century and a half-century in four outings in ODIs this year.

Q2: What strategies could India use to challenge Australia in the second ODI?

A2: India’s top order will have to exploit the first 10 overs. India’s spin bowlers are a major asset. The spinners should be introduced around overs 10-15 to break momentum after powerplay. India needs to ensure they have the right bowlers and batters for the last 10 overs. 

Q3: Who are the top all-rounders with potential impact in the Australia vs India clash in the second ODI?

A3: Axar Patel and Mitchell Owen are among the important all-rounders to watch in this match.

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