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Australia Leads ODI Series After Rain-Affected Victory; India Seeks Comeback in Adelaide

Adelaide, Australia – After a disappointing performance in Perth, the Indian cricket team is gearing up for the second One Day International (ODI) against Australia, scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd, at the Adelaide Oval. The match is set to begin at 9:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST), with the toss taking place at 8:30 AM IST.

Australia currently leads the three-match series 1-0 after securing a victory in the first ODI, which was affected by rain. The Indian batting lineup struggled, setting a target of just 131 runs, which the Australian team chased down comfortably.

The Indian squad for the series is led by Shubman Gill, with Shreyas Iyer as vice-captain. The likely playing eleven for the second ODI includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicket-keeper), Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, and Arshdeep Singh.

Indian fans can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream it on Jio Hotstar.

Separately, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif extended greetings to the Hindu community worldwide on Diwali, conspicuously omitting any mention of India. While calling for peace, the post drew criticism from Indians online, with many pointing out the persecution of Hindus in Pakistan and referring to the Prime Minister’s recent behavior on the international stage.

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