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India Loses ODI Series to Australia: 5 Key Reasons

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India Loses ODI Series to Australia: 5 Key ReasonsSaralnama

0 runs in 2 matches for Virat Kohli as India lost the ODI series to Australia. The team's poor performance stemmed from losing both tosses, weak top-order batting, ineffective bowling choices, inexperienced captaincy, and underwhelming fast bowlers. Captain Shubman Gill scored only 19 runs across two games. India's top 3 batsmen managed just 100 runs total in 6 innings. Spin choices favored finger spinners over wrist spinners on Australian pitches. Fast bowlers took only 5 wickets in 2 matches, compared to Australia's 11. The Indian team lacked the enthusiasm seen under previous captains. These factors led to one-sided victories for Australia in both ODIs. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 12:29 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • 0 runs in 2 matches for Virat Kohli as India lost the ODI series to Australia
  • The team's poor performance stemmed from losing both tosses, weak top-order batting, ineffective bowling choices, inexperienced captaincy, and underwhelming fast bowlers
  • Captain Shubman Gill scored only 19 runs across two games