Men's India vs Australia -1st ODI, Perth (October 19 2025)

The first match of the three-ODI series between India national cricket team and Australia national cricket team at Perth Stadium on 19 October 2025 turned out to be a rain-affected yet instructive contest. Australia came out on top, winning by 7 wickets via the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern method (DLS) after India’s innings was curtailed.

Early Trouble for India

India won the toss and opted to bat first, but their innings never quite found momentum. The top order faltered early, with three wickets falling inside the first nine overs. The conditions were tricky, and a combination of disciplined Australian bowling and the interruption of rain didn’t help India’s cause.

In a reduced overs format (eventually trimmed to 26 overs per side due to rain) India posted a total of 136/9 in 26 overs. Highlights from the Indian innings include:

  • KL Rahul top-scored with 38 off 31 balls — a respectable effort in the chaos.

  • Axar Patel chipped in with 31 off 38 balls — a decent lower-middle order stand.

  • Late fireworks: Nitish Kumar Reddy remained unbeaten on 19 off 11 and launched a big six in the last over to finish strongly.

But the early damage by Australia’s bowlers — notably Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc — set the tone.

Australia’s Chase: Smooth and Efficient

With India’s total set and the DLS adjustment in place, Australia knew the target they had to reach. The visitors chased with assurance, wrapping up the innings at 131/3 in 21.1 overs, well ahead of time.

Key take-aways from Australia’s innings:

  • Mitchell Marsh played a calm unbeaten knock of 46 (52 balls) and was rightly named Player of the Match.

  • Josh Philippe contributed a brisk 37 off 29 balls, providing impetus in the middle.

  • The Australian attack remained not only disciplined but also seized key moments with the ball, never allowing India to settle. The combination of seam and swing proved effective.

Rain, Revised Target & Impact

One can't talk about this match without mentioning the weather. Rain came into play early, forcing multiple interruptions and eventually reducing the game to 26 overs per side. The DLS method came into effect, making Australia’s target 131 rather than chasing the full 136.

The shortened game meant that every over was more valuable, and Australia managed that better — in terms of strike rate, composure, and executing their plans under pressure.

What This Means for the Series

  • Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in the series, giving them momentum and a psychological edge.

  • For India, this is a wake-up call. They’ll need to improve their top order execution and cope better under rain-affected conditions if they are to level the series.

  • Conditions and interruptions aside, Australia looked sharper overall — especially in key moments. India will reflect on the missed opportunities and the early damage with the bat.

  • The series remains long though, and there’s plenty of cricket ahead. India have the chance to reset quickly.

Final Thoughts

Despite the interruptions and revised parameters, this contest served as a strong start to the series: one where Australia asserted control, and India must regroup. The rain-adjusted format added another layer of complexity, but Australia handled it more adeptly.

If this first outing is any guide, we’re in for a competitive series with intriguing head-to-head battles in the days ahead.

Would you like a deeper dive into individual performances, or perhaps look ahead at the 2nd ODI preview?

India national cricket team vs Australia national cricket team — 2nd ODI, Adelaide (23 October 2025)

 

Match Recap

On a pulsating afternoon at the Adelaide Oval, Australia edged past India by 2 wickets (with 22 balls remaining) to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

India batted first and posted 264/9 in 50 overs — a total built on the back of solid middle-order contributions.

  • Rohit Sharma anchored with 73 off 97 balls, including 7 fours and 2 sixes.

  • Shreyas Iyer provided support with 61 off 77 balls.

  • India’s innings, however, lost shape at times — wickets fell at regular intervals after their platform was built.

In response, Australia chased down the target in 46.2 overs, finishing at 265/8.

  • Matthew Short played a key role with 74, providing a strong start to the chase.

  • The match-winning knock came from young Cooper Connolly — an unbeaten 61 off 53 balls, guiding his side home under pressure.

  • On the bowling front, Australia's leg-spinner Adam Zampa picked up 4-60 and was deservedly Player of the Match.

What Stood Out

  • India did well to reach a competitive total, but couldn’t quite convert the platform into a dominant score. The middle-order partnerships were steady, but the frequent loss of wickets prevented a real acceleration.

  • For Australia, the chase wasn’t entirely smooth — there were moments of vulnerability — but Connolly’s composure and support from Short meant they never lost sight of the goal.

  • Zampa’s spell broke India’s momentum in the middle overs, just when they looked capable of imposing further control. That proved pivotal.

  • Also notable: India’s skipper Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in this match, adding pressure on India’s top order. CricTracker+1

Implications & Looking Ahead

  • With the series now at 0–2, Australia have the ascendancy and will be confident of a series win.

  • For India, the message is clear: they need stronger consistency in the chase phase (if batting second) and sharper execution when setting a target.

  • The third ODI now becomes crucial — India will want to salvage pride, while Australia will look to seal the series emphatically.

Final Word

This second game served up drama, quality cricket, and momentum shifts. Australia showed nerves, but also character. India displayed flashes of brilliance, yet missed out when it mattered most. As the series moves on, both teams will want to learn from this one.

 

India national cricket team vs Australia national cricket team — 3rd ODI, Sydney (25 October 2025)

Match Recap

In the final match of the three-ODI series, India delivered a powerful response to avoid a whitewash, dominating at the Sydney Cricket Ground with a nine-wicket victory after restricting Australia to 236 all out. Australia opted to bat first after winning the toss.

  • Australia made 236 runs in 46.4 overs. E

  • India chased the target with ease — 237 for 1 in just 38.3 overs.

  • The standout batting performance came from Rohit Sharma: 121* off 125 balls.

  • Virat Kohli provided superb support with 74* off 81 balls.

  • On a bowling front, India’s young pacer Harshit Rana picked up 4 for 39, playing a key role in dismantling Australia’s innings.

What Stood Out

  • The second wicket partnership between Rohit and Kohli was an absolute statement: they put on 168 runs and didn’t let the Australian bowlers back in.

  • Australia’s innings began promisingly but lost momentum as the top order faded and wickets tumbled in the middle overs. India’s bowlers executed well.

  • India’s chase was calm, calculated and efficient — a sign of both experience and intent, especially after going 0-2 down in the series.

  • Emotionally this match had significance: For the Indian senior duo (Rohit & Kohli), this might be one of their last appearances on Australian soil in ODI colours, and they finished on a high.

Implications & Looking Forward

  • Australia take the series 2-1, having already secured it by the second game. India’s resurgence in game 3 is a moral victory, setting a positive tone for upcoming fixtures.

  • For India, the performance in match three shows what’s possible — strong top order, disciplined bowling, and composure in the chase. They’ll want to carry that into the next leg (T20s) of the tour.

  • For Australia, while the series win is secured, the collapse in this match gives food for thought: how to avoid such setbacks and maintain consistency across formats.

  • Fans and analysts will also be looking closely at team selections, generational transitions, and how India might build on this win to create momentum.

Final Word

What began as a somewhat one-sided series swung back in the final match — not enough to overturn the overall result, but enough for India to reclaim pride. The third ODI will be remembered for its commanding batting display, the classy partnership, and the bowling discipline that set the stage. For cricket lovers, it was proof that even in a series you’ve lost, you can finish strong and with style.

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