Thu Oct 23 02:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Australia Opts to Bowl Again as India Aims for Bounce Back in Adelaide ODI

Adelaide, Australia – Australia will field first once again after winning the toss in the second One Day International against India at Adelaide Oval. The hosts, led by Mitchell Marsh, are looking to clinch the three-match series after a dominant seven-wicket victory in Perth. India, captained by Shubman Gill, will be hoping for a stronger batting performance after struggling against the Australian pace attack in the first ODI.

The sun is shining in Adelaide, promising a full 50-over match with no rain interruptions, a welcome change from the rain-affected game in Perth.

Team News:

  • Australia: Alex Carey replaces Josh Philippe behind the stumps, Xavier Bartlett makes his debut in place of Nathan Ellis, and Adam Zampa comes in for Matthew Kuhnemann.
  • India: The tourists have named an unchanged XI from the first ODI despite the disappointing showing. Kuldeep Yadav remains a surprise omission.

Marsh’s Strategy:

Marsh expressed his pleasure at playing in Adelaide, anticipating a big crowd and a great show for the fans. His decision to bowl first reflects a desire to exploit the conditions early on and put pressure on the Indian batting lineup.

Kohli’s Farewell?

All eyes will be on Virat Kohli, who is potentially playing his last international innings at Adelaide Oval. The Indian star, who scored twin centuries at the ground in a 2014 Test match, will be aiming to bounce back from a duck in the series opener.

Teams:

  • Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matthew Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.
  • India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

First ball is scheduled for 2:00 PM ACDT (2:30 PM AEDT/ 9:00 AM IST).

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