Adelaide: India is gearing up for a crucial second ODI against Australia on Thursday, October 23, seeking redemption after a heavy defeat in the opening match of the series. The first ODI, rain-affected and shortened to 26 overs, saw India crumble early on a challenging batting surface, managing only 136/9, despite valiant efforts from KL Rahul (38) and Axar Patel (31). The returns of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma added anticipation to the match, but both players fell cheaply, scoring 0 and 8 runs, respectively, leaving the team in disarray.

The upcoming Adelaide fixture is expected to favor batsmen more than the first encounter. With Kohli and Sharma under intense scrutiny, their performance in this match could have significant implications for their places in the national team. Indian

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