India vs Australia 2nd ODI Highlights: India defeats Australia by 99 runs (DLS), wins series by 2-0 | Mint
In the second ODI match between India and Australia on September 24, 2023, India secured a dominant victory, defeating Australia by 99 runs. After winning the toss, India chose to bat and posted an impressive total of 399 runs. The team’s strong batting performance was led by Shubman Gill and Shreyas Gill, both of whom scored centuries. KL Rahul contributed 52 runs off 38 balls, while Ishan Kishan added 31 runs from 18 balls, and Suryakumar Yadav reached his half-century in just 24 deliveries on his way to a total of 72 runs.
However, due to rain interruptions, the match was shortened, and Australia was set a revised target of 317 runs to win in 33 overs. Despite a valiant lower-order fightback, Australia fell short of the target, getting bowled out for 217 runs in 28.2 overs. This victory gave India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
The match showcased India’s batting prowess and their ability to perform well under challenging conditions, while Australia’s struggle to chase down the target highlighted their difficulties against India’s bowling attack. Overall, it was a memorable victory for India in the second ODI, setting the stage for the final match of the series.
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