The 2nd match of the One Day International series between Australia and India was played on November 29, Sunday at Sydney Cricket Ground. The Australian team was leading the series by 1-0, and it was a must-win match for India to keep series alive. Australia won the toss and elected to bat first.
Captain Aaron Finch and David Warner opened the inning for Australia, and they both played brilliantly and gave a brilliant promising start to Australian team like the previous game. They made an opening partnership of 142 runs. Again Mohammed Shami took the 1st wicket of Aaron Finch for India. Aaron Finch made 60 runs in 69 balls. Steven Smith came at number 3 position for Australia and began his inning with confidence. David Warner got run out on 83 runs in 77 balls. After the dismissal of Warner, Marcus Labuschagne came to bat with Steven Smith. They both played quality cricket and made a partnership of 136 runs for 3rd wicket. Steven Smith scored his 2nd century of the series and made 104 runs in just 64 balls. Marcus Labuschagne also made 70 runs in 61 balls. Glenn Maxwell finished the Australian inning in style and made not out 63 runs in just 29 balls. He smashed 4 sixes in his inning. Australia gave a huge target of 390 runs to the Indian team. Indian bowlers disappointed again.
Mayank Aggarwal and Shikhar Dhawan opened the inning and gave opening partnership of 58 runs to the Indian team. Shikhar Dhawan made 30 runs, and Mayank Aggarwal made 28 runs. Shreyas Iyer and Virat Kohli made a partnership of 93 runs for 3rd wicket. Iyer got out on 38 runs by an outstanding catch by Steven Smith. Virat Kohli was looking good, and KL Rahul came to bat with him. KL Rahul and Kohli made a partnership of 72 runs for the 4th wicket. Virat Kohli got out on 89 runs by a stunning catch by Moises Henriques. That was the game-changing moment of the match. KL Rahul gave his best and tried to reach the target but got out on 76 runs to Adam Zampa. Indian team managed to reach up to 338 runs in their 50 overs. Australia defeated India in 2nd match of the series by 51 runs.
Pat Cummins took most 3 wickets for Australia. Australia sealed the series by 2-0. Steven Smith was selected as player of the match for his brilliant century.