Australia Clinch Series 2-1

The Australia vs India ODI series wrapped up with Australia edging the contest 2-1, showcasing high-quality cricket across all three matches.

Australia took an early lead in the rain-affected first ODI at Perth, where Mitchell Marsh anchored the chase with an unbeaten 46*, ensuring a DLS victory for the hosts. Notably, the match saw Shubman Gill captain India for the first time and Rohit Sharma achieve his 500th international appearance—a testament to the evolving landscape and new milestones in ODI cricket.

The second ODI in Adelaide delivered drama till the end. India’s Rohit Sharma scored a fluent 73 while Adam Zampa made a significant impact with a four-wicket haul. Australia’s Matthew Short responded with a match-defining 74, steering his team to a narrow win in the run chase and sealing the series with a game to spare.

India fought back in the final ODI at Sydney, with Rohit Sharma hitting a majestic unbeaten 121 (his 50th international century) supported by Virat Kohli’s composed 74*. The pair built a partnership that not only powered India to a comfortable win but also saw Kohli surpass Kumar Sangakkara as the second-highest ODI run-scorer in history. Harshit Rana’s 4/39 dismantled the Australian batting, earning high praise for his performance under pressure.

Across the series, fans witnessed emerging talents make their mark. Australia's Matt Renshaw and Cooper Connolly stepped up with valuable runs, while Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood delivered game-changing spells. For India, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar’s all-round efforts were crucial in key moments.

Prediction markets tracked every twist along the way, reflecting crowd expectations as Australia surged ahead in the opening matches, then rapidly adjusting as India staged their comeback in the finale. It’s a vivid illustration of how cricket’s dynamic nature translates into thrilling opportunities for prediction markets, blending real-time data with collective fan wisdom for deeper engagement.

This series is another reminder: in cricket, momentum and collective intelligence truly go hand-in-hand!

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