India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: Award Winners, Man of The Match, Scorecard and Presentation Ceremony

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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI: India defeated Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the 3-match series.

After the second rain interruption in the match, Australia were set a revised DLS target off 317 runs in 33 overs but the visitors got bundled out for 217 in 28.2 overs. Prasidh Krishna (2/56) gave India two early breakthroughs by picking the wickets of Matthew Short (9) and Steve Smith (0).

Australia were reduced to 140/8 after Ravichandran Ashwin (3/41) picked the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne (27), David Warner (53) and Josh Inglis (6).

Cameron Green (19) got run out and Ravindra Jadeja (3/42) joined the part by getting the wickets of Alex Carey (14), Adam Zampa (5) and Sean Abbott (54 including 5 sixes) to wrap up the Australian innings. Sean Abbott and Josh Hazlewood (23) delayed the Indian victory by forging the fourth hight ninth wicket partnership for Australia in ODI cricket. They accumulated 77 runs together.

Earlier in the day, India posted 399/5 in 50 overs after being asked to bat first by Australia captain Steve Smith. The India batters hit a total of 19 fours and 31 fours as the Men in Blue posted their highest ODI total against the mighty Australians.

Ruturaj Gaikwad got out early for 8 off 12, but Shubman Gill (104) and Shreyas Iyer (105) scored a hundred each and forged a second-wicket partnership for 200 runs off 164.

The likes of KL Rahul (52 off 38), Ishan Kishan (31 off 18) and Suryakumar Yadav (72* off 37) capitalised and propelled India to 399. Australia pacer Cameron Green picked two wickets but ended up leaking 103 runs in the process.

India vs Australia 2nd ODI Award Winners

Dream11 Gamechanger of the Match: Shubman Gill - Rs 1 lakh

SBI Life Apne Liye Apne Liye Apno K Liye: Shubman Gill - Rs 1 lakh

IDFC Man of the Match: Shreyas Iyer - Rs 1 lakh

India vs Australia 2nd ODI Who Said What?

Steve Smith (Australia captain): When we came here it looked like a good wicket. Credit to them, Gill and Iyer batted beautifully and took that game away from us. The way KL and Surya batted, it was briliant. After the rain, it got sticky and it started to spin. We have lost quite a few (matches) in a row, in South Africa and here. We need to sort out a few things, hopefully we turn it around in the next game. We have a few days now, we are working towards the World Cup, both the teams are. Hopefully we'll turn it around in the last game.

KL Rahul (India captain): (On losing toss being a blessing in disguise) When I saw the wicket, I didn't think it would spin that much. 400 on the board also gives you confidence. [On playing XI selection) is the headache of the coach and Rohit...whoever gets picked has a job to do. Sitting out can be hard after scoring a lot of runs but everyone has been through that.

We have dropped a few catches, but fielding under lights, it's challenging physically. The coaches are doing their best to keep the guys fit. Sometimes these errors happen. The commitment is always there, we'll learn from it, brush it off and get better in the next game. Nothing is discussed, but guys coming back will want to make it count. With the World Cup only a couple of weeks away, guys will want to get into it. They need to get used to the challenges, they will be keen to get back onto the field.

Shreyas Iyer (Man of the Match): (On injury, back spasms after making comeback) It was a rollercoaster ride. I've been working so hard the last few months, it was a lonely space. Excited to be back and enjoying the atmosphere in the dressing room. I was seeing matches on the TV and wanted to be out there. I'm grateful to believe in myself...I knew what I was aiming for and glad I was able to execute my plans today. My plan was to play in the V and not complicate things. I was batting brilliantly in the nets. I'm happy to bat at any position. Whatever the team requires. There's no chance for me to steal from Virat Kohli.

Shubman Gill (India opener): It feels good. Satisfied as a team, we have the momentum at the right time. It depends on the situation, there's definitely some confidence. I can cover up later, and that confidence is because I am scoring at the moment. With the way KL and Surya played, they kept the momentum going. A target of 400 was going to be difficult on any surface, and the bowlers came out and did their job. I think the six against Green down the ground, it was really special for me.