Australia defeated India in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Australia defeated India in the second ODI to take an
unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.
Australia defeated India in the second ODI to take an
unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. India was soundly defeated
in both matches. India has already lost the series, and now the third and final
ODI is merely a formality.
This is a truly disappointing result for the Indian team's
leadership and fans. Australia has defeated India in two consecutive matches in
the three-match ODI series. In the second ODI, India lost by 2 wickets.
Some of the main reasons for the defeat in the second match
could be:
Not enough score: India, batting first, scored 264 runs,
which captain Shubman Gill considered "decent" to defend, but it was
not enough for victory.
Poor fielding and dropped catches: Indian fielders dropped
some crucial catches, including that of Matthew Short. Matthew Short later
played a brilliant innings of 74 runs, laying the foundation for Australia's
victory. Indian fielders also missed run-out opportunities. Captain Gill also
cited dropped catches as a key reason for the defeat.
Middle-order faltering after Rohit and Iyer: Rohit Sharma (73
runs) and Shreyas Iyer (61 runs) steadied the team with a 118-run partnership
for the third wicket, but after their dismissal, the middle-order batsmen
failed to post a substantial innings.
Ineffective bowling: Some Indian bowlers conceded a lot of
runs, allowing Australia to easily reach the target.
Now, the third and final ODI remains, which is merely a
formality. Winning it can save the Indian team's face in front of its fans.
The Indian batsmen disappointed significantly in both
matches. This is unfortunate and bitter, but it is true.
Experienced Indian batsman Virat Kohli has been dismissed for
a duck in both matches of this ODI series against Australia. 1st ODI (Perth): 0
runs (dismissed by Mitchell Starc) and 2nd ODI (Adelaide): 0 runs (dismissed by
Xavier Bartlett).
Indian batsmen's performance in both matches:
Batsmen (Role) 1st ODI (Perth) 2nd ODI (Adelaide)
Shubman Gill (Captain) 10 runs 9 runs
Virat Kohli (Batsman) 0 runs (duck) 0 runs (duck)
Rohit Sharma (Batsman) 8 runs 73 runs (fought)
Shreyas Iyer (Batsman) 11 runs 61 runs
KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper) 38 runs 11 runs
Key concerns:
Collective top-order failure:
In the first ODI, none of the top four batsmen (Gill, Kohli,
Rohit, Iyer) managed to score more than 11 runs.
In the second ODI, Gill and Kohli's poor performance (two
consecutive ducks) continued, putting the team under pressure early on.
Not scoring a big enough total:
The team managed only 136 runs in the first ODI (overs were
reduced due to rain).
In the second ODI, despite good innings from Rohit and Iyer,
the team managed only 264 runs in 50 overs, which was not enough to defend on
the Adelaide pitch.
Over-reliance on Rohit and Iyer: In the second ODI, when
Rohit and Iyer put on a good partnership, it seemed India would post a big
total, but after their dismissal, the middle and lower order failed to score
quickly enough, leaving the team at least 30-40 runs short.
Overall, the collective failure of the batsmen to perform up
to expectations was the biggest reason for India's defeat in the series.
The bowlers made some good efforts in this series compared to
the Indian batsmen, but not enough. The Indian bowlers, especially in the
second match, made a good effort despite the low score. They tried to take the
match to the end, but it wasn't enough to secure victory for the team.
1. Effort in the Second ODI (Adelaide):
Wicket-Taking: Defending a small target of 264 runs, the
Indian bowlers took 8 wickets for Australia.
Even Distribution: Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and
Washington Sundar took 2 wickets each, indicating that everyone contributed to
the wicket-taking.
Restricting the total: They didn't allow the Australian
batsmen to play freely and kept the match exciting until the end, allowing
Australia to achieve the target in 46.2 overs.
2. Weaknesses (which led to the defeat):
Lack of Match-Winning Punch: The biggest problem was that
when the Australian batsmen built crucial partnerships, the Indian bowlers
couldn't break them quickly or deliver the 'killer punch'.
Dropped crucial catches: Captain Shubman Gill also cited poor
fielding and dropped catches as a major reason for the defeat. Matthew Short
(74 runs) was given a lifeline, which he took full advantage of, and it cost
the team dearly.
Missing Kuldeep Yadav: Many experts felt that the absence of
wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav was felt, as he has the ability to take wickets in
the middle overs. Washington and Axar Patel did a good job of restricting runs,
but Kuldeep's wicket-taking skills were lacking.
In short, the Indian bowlers worked hard despite their
limited resources and poor fielding, but their performance was not enough to
ensure the team's victory.
