In a gripping One Day International (ODI) clash at Adelaide Oval on Thursday, Australia edged out India by two wickets, thanks to standout performances from emerging batsmen Cooper Connolly, Matt Short, and Mitch Owen. This victory also sealed the series for Australia, giving them a 2-0 lead in the best-of-three encounter. India set a challenging target of 264-9, with Rohit Sharma leading the charge with a solid 73 off 97 balls. Australia’s bowlers, Adam Zampa (4-60) and Xavier Bartlett (3-39), were instrumental in restricting India’s total. In response, Australia chased down the target with 265-8 in 46.2 overs. Matt Short anchored the innings with a composed 74, while Cooper Connolly, in only his fourth ODI, remained unbeaten with a brisk 61. Mitch Owen, making his ODI debut, contributed a quickfire 36. The trio’s efforts were pivotal in Australia’s tense victory. Connolly, who had previously scored just 10 runs in ODIs, showcased his potential with five boundaries and a six. Owen, too, made an immediate impact with three sixes and two fours. Earlier, India’s Virat Kohli endured a rare failure, recording back-to-back ducks for the first time in his illustrious ODI career. The series concludes on Saturday in Sydney, with India hoping to salvage pride in the final ODI before the T20 series begins on October 29.