The India vs Australia 2nd ODI of the 2025 bilateral series at Adelaide Oval on 23 October 2025 will feature some of the most prominent voices and officials in world cricket. The match, part of India’s tour of Australia, promises top-tier action both on-field and in the commentary box.
Match Officials for the 2nd ODI
The International Cricket Council (ICC) appointed an experienced panel of umpires and officials to ensure smooth conduct of the high-stakes encounter.
– On-field Umpires: Allahudien Paleker (South Africa) and Sam Nogajski (Australia)
– Third (TV) Umpire: Michael Gough (England)
– Fourth Umpire: Gerard Abood (Australia)
– Match Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
This blend of international officials represents top-level expertise, with Paleker and Nogajski both known for their recent ICC World Cup performances. Pycroft, a former Zimbabwean cricketer, continues his long-standing role as match referee across ICC events.
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Commentators for the IND vs AUS Series
Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar have assembled a diverse, multilingual commentary panel to cover the series across different language feeds.
English Panel
Ravi Shastri, Adam Gilchrist, Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, Mark Waugh, David Warner, Aaron Finch, Shane Watson, Robin Uthappa, Abhinav Mukund
Hindi Panel
Irfan Pathan, Suresh Raina, Parthiv Patel, Aakash Chopra, Varun Aaron, Abhishek Nayar, Jatin Sapru, Anant Tyagi
Tamil Panel
Kris Srikkanth, Sadagopan Ramesh, Sridharan Sriram, S Badrinath, Anirudha Srikkanth, Abhinav Mukund, KB Arun Karthik, Nanee, Bhavna Balakrishnan, Sameena Anwar, Muthu Pradeep, Ashwath Mukunthan
Telugu Panel
MSK Prasad, Venugopal Rao, Suman T, Ashish Reddy, Aksath Reddy, Kalyan Krishna, Vindhya Vishaka, Kaushik NC, Prathyusha Sadhu
Kannada Panel
Vijay Bharadwaj, Vinay Kumar, Srinivas Murthy, Krishnappa Gowtham, Pavan Deshpande, Bharat Chipli, Kiran Srinivas, Madhu Mailankody, Sumesh Goni, Reena DSouza
Broadcast and Analysis Coverage
The commentary crew brings together iconic former players from both nations—captains, all-rounders, and analysts—ensuring detailed pre-match discussions, mid-innings analysis, and post-game insights. The English feed mixes Australian legends like Gilchrist and Hayden with Indian experts such as Shastri and Uthappa to offer balanced perspectives. Meanwhile, regional language panels ensure comprehensive coverage for domestic audiences throughout India.
Together, this star-studded lineup and experienced officiating team set the stage for an enthralling second ODI between Australia and India at Adelaide Oval.