IND vs AUS Live Score, 2nd ODI: Half of Indian side back in the pavilion, KL Rahul out for 11

Starc bowls fuller and wide outside off, and Axar Patel drives it beautifully over extra cover for a boundary. He follows it up with superb timing, flicking a full delivery on the pads through mid-wicket along the ground for another four. With the responsibility big on him to finish the innings strongly, Axar is keeping India’s hopes alive. IND 195/1 in (39.3)

OUT! Bowled!! Rahul departs for 11(15) after trying to pull a shorter delivery that came quicker than expected. With half of the Indian side back in the pavilion, Australia are firmly in control and the pressure is mounting on the lower order. IND 174/4 in (36.2)

OUT! Bowled!! A key breakthrough for the hosts as Iyer, looking so well-settled and comfortable at the crease, miscues a shot and gets a thick inside edge onto the stumps. Both set batters gone in just four overs. Iyer finishes with 61(77) including 7 fours. IND 160/4 in (32.4)

A gimme down the leg side as Axar gets his bat down in time and tickles it away to the fine leg fence. He follows it up, driving a full and wide delivery powerfully through the gap wide of cover for another boundary. Two classy shots in the over keep the scoreboard ticking for India. IND 156/3 in (32)

OUT! Mitchell Starc strikes as Rohit Sharma is caught by Hazlewood for 73 off 97 balls, ending a superb innings. He pulled a short delivery but mistimed it to Hazlewood. The century partnership is broken, but Rohit’s composed and powerful innings will give him a huge boost and set the tone for the rest of the match. IND 135/3 in (29.3)

Shreyas Iyer reaches his 23rd ODI fifty with a composed drive along the ground to long-off. Carrying his scintillating form in the format, Iyer raises his bat in acknowledgment. Brilliant batting so far, anchoring the innings alongside Rohit Sharma. IND 129/2 in (28.1)

Rohit Sharma 55(58) and Shreyas Iyer 43(63) have stitched together a brilliant 100-run partnership. Both batters have been outstanding, rotating strike and punishing loose deliveries. Their classy strokeplay and calm approach have steadied India after early setbacks, giving the innings much-needed stability.

Rohit has scored (19) 50-plus scores since 2022, this is only the second one where he reached the mark at a strike rate under 100.

Rohit Sharma reaches his 59th ODI fifty. A testament to his patience and hard work, Rohit has battled early challenges and gradually found his rhythm. The Hitman looks determined to turn this milestone into a big score, showcasing why he remains one of the finest limited-overs batsmen in the world. The crowd erupts in appreciation of his brilliance. IND 94/2 in (21.5)

Captain Mitchell Marsh introduces Adam Zampa into the attack.

SIX! Mitchell Owen bowls short again, and Rohit Sharma smashes it over deep square leg for his second six in just three balls. The legend looks unstoppable, timing the ball perfectly and showing why he is one of the best limited-overs batsmen in the world. India are riding on his brilliant hitting. IND 78/2 in (18.3)

SIX! Mitchell Owen bowls short and Rohit Sharma delivers in style, sending the ball soaring over deep backward square leg for six! A classic Rohit pull shot, perfectly timed and powerful, despite two fielders lurking in the deep. That brings up a fifty-run partnership and his first six of the innings. India look to be regaining momentum in dramatic fashion. IND 72/2 in (18.1)

Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer are looking comfortable at the crease, building a steady partnership and easing the pressure after early setbacks. India appear to be regaining momentum in their innings.

FOUR! Hazlewood bowls at outside off, and Shreyas Iyer plays a late cut through the gap between backward point and cover. That’s Iyer’s first boundary of the match. IND 41/2 in 13.3

Lowest Powerplay total for India since 2023:

27/3 vs Aus Chennai 2023
27/3 vs Aus Perth 2025
29/2 vs Aus Adelaide 2025 *
35/2 vs Eng Lucknow 2023
37/3 vs NZ Dubai 2025
39/3 vs Aus Wankhede 2023