In a thrilling encounter at Adelaide, Australia defeated India by two wickets in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series, thereby securing the series with a 2-0 lead. The match, held on October 23, 2025, saw India posting a competitive total, thanks to a valiant 73-run innings by Rohit Sharma, who anchored the batting lineup amid steady Australian bowling. Despite contributions from other middle-order batsmen, India fell just short of the target, allowing Australia to edge past in a tense finish. Australia’s chase was led by David Warner and Steve Smith, who combined experience and aggression to stabilize the innings after early wickets. The team maintained composure during a tricky mid-innings period, capitalizing on loose deliveries and rotating the strike efficiently. Indian bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, created pressure but were unable to prevent crucial partnerships, highlighting Australia’s depth and resilience in pressure situations. With this win, Australia clinches the ODI series 2-0, leaving India with only the final match to salvage pride in the series. The result underscores Australia’s growing dominance at home and India’s ongoing struggles to finish chases against high-quality bowling attacks. The third ODI, scheduled at Melbourne on October 25, 2025, now carries only series-consolation significance, but promises to be competitive as India looks to end on a high note. #IndiaVsAustralia #ODI #RohitSharma
India clinched a dominant 2–0 Test series victory over the West Indies after winning the second Test by seven wickets on October 13, 2025, at Port of Spain. Chasing a modest target of 186, India reached 187/3 comfortably, with Shubman Gill scoring a fluent half-century and Virat Kohli adding stability in the middle. Earlier, India’s bowling unit—led by Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja—restricted the hosts in both innings, continuing their strong run in the Caribbean. This win marked India’s fifth consecutive Test series victory against the West Indies since 2015, reinforcing their dominance in the bilateral rivalry. The hosts, under Kraigg Brathwaite, struggled throughout the series with batting collapses and inconsistent bowling, while India’s new-generation players showed maturity under pressure.Cricket analysts praised Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and the team’s balance between experienced stars and emerging talents. With the win, India strengthened their position in the World Test Championship 2025–27 table, setting the tone for upcoming home series against England. #INDvsWI #TeamIndia #ViratKohli #ShubmanGill #RohitSharma #JaspritBumrah #RavindraJadeja #TestCricket #WTC2025 #CricketNews
