India vs Australia Live Score: Matthew Short and Cooper Connolly struck fluent fifties as Australia clinched the three-match ODI series with a convincing two-wicket win over India in the second game on Thursday. Put in to bat, India posted a modest 264 for nine despite skipper Rohit Sharma's return to form with a 97-ball 73 (7x4, 2x6). Shreyas Iyer contributed 61, while Adam Zampa got 4 for 60. Xavier Bartlett took 3 for 39 including Virat Kohli for a duck. In reply, Australia chased down the target with more than three overs to spare with Connolly remaining unbeaten on a 53-ball 61 (5x4, 1x6). India now trail the series 0-2, giving Australia an unassailable lead going into the final ODI in Sydney on Saturday.
IND vs AUS Live Score: Mitchell Marsh hails bowling and youngsters after series win
Mitchell Marsh: Hazlewood was unbelievable. Our bowling unit kept trying to pick wickets. It was awesome batting (from the youngsters), the future is bright for Australian cricket. We'll certainly enjoy the series win, won't celebrate too much tonight. India are a fantastic side, great experience.
India vs Australia Live Score: Shubman Gill reflects on India’s defeat
Shubman Gill: We had just enough runs on the board. Never easy to defend those total when you drop a couple of catches. The first game, it (toss) was more crucial. Not much in this match as both teams played 50 overs. The wicket settled in nicely after 15-20 overs. (On Rohit) Never easy, coming back to play competitive cricket after a long time, I would say he missed out on a big knock.
IND vs AUS Live Score: Mitchell Starc departs, Australia still need 5 runs
OUT! With just five runs required, Mitchell Starc mis-hits a shortish delivery from Mohammed Siraj and spooned it straight to Axar Patel. The catch is simple, but it gives India a dramatic breakthrough as Australia lose their eighth wicket in the final stages. AUS 260/8 in (45.5)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Brilliant aggressive innings ends, Mitchell Owen departs
OUT! Mitchell Owen’s fiery knock of 36(23) comes to an end as Washington Sundar pulls one back in length. Trying to loft a wide delivery over long-on, Owen mistimes it and Arshdeep Singh takes a simple catch. A brilliant, aggressive innings by the debutant ends, but Australia remain in a strong position. AUS 245/5 in (42.3)
India vs Australia Live Score: Cooper Connolly brings up maiden ODI fifty
Cooper Connolly reaches his maiden ODI fifty with a calm and composed knock. Off a shortish delivery from Siraj, he tucks it to backward square leg for two runs. The left-hander has been flawless so far, handling every Indian bowler with ease and keeping Australia firmly in control. AUS 243/5 in (42)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Australia in a hurry now!
Australia seize momentum, scoring 16 runs in just three deliveries. Mitchell Owen starts with a massive six followed by a crisp four, and Cooper Connolly adds a brilliant six to keep the scoreboard ticking. The visitors push hard, looking to close out the match quickly.
India vs Australia Live Score: Mitchell Owen in a hurry!
SIX! Mitchell Owen smashes a short, slower delivery from Harshit Rana over deep mid for a huge six. Rana’s drop in pace proves costly as Owen takes full advantage, looking to finish the chase in a hurry and keep Australia in control. AUS 213/5 in (39.1)
India vs Australia Live Score: Huge wicket for India!
OUT! Harshit Rana delivers a massive breakthrough, removing the well-set and dangerous Matthew Short for 74(78). Short tried to go aerial off a short, dug-in delivery but skies it straight to Siraj at deep mid. Rana earns his second wicket despite cramps, giving India a crucial boost in a tense contest. AUS 187/5 in (36)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Matthew Short sweeps it for a six!
SIX! Matthew Short breaks the shackles with a six off Washington Sundar, sending the ball soaring over deep square. The batter gets down and slams a perfectly timed slog sweep, giving Australia a boost in their chase. AUS 167/4 in (34.2)
IND vs AUS Live Score: Siraj drops a sitter!
Mohammed Siraj lets a sitter slip! Matthew Short goes after a delivery outside off from the spinner, slashing it straight to backward point, but Siraj fails to hold on. Australia get another reprieve as Short survives yet again, keeping the chase alive.