Dropped Catches and Dramatic Finish: Australia Takes ODI Series

India captain Shubman Gill revealed that dropped catches were costly as Australia won the ODI series with a disciplined performance. Despite Rohit Sharma's valiant 73, India couldn't defend an inadequate total. Australia's Mitchell Marsh praised his team's depth and bowling strength, with Adam Zampa earning Player of the Match.

Shubman Gill, the captain of the Indian cricket team, pointed to dropped catches as a pivotal factor in India's loss to Australia, who claimed the ODI series with consistent all-round play. Gill expressed that the score was just adequate but insufficient given the missed opportunities during fielding.

The Indian team, after a loss in Perth, faced yet another setback in the second ODI, falling short by two wickets in a closely contested match. Gill acknowledged the difficulty in defending a moderate total when crucial chances are missed, leading to Australia's successful chase.

Adam Zampa's standout performance with four wickets earned him the Player of the Match title, underscoring Australia's strategic and resilient play. Mitchell Marsh, Australia's skipper, commended both the experienced and young players for their contributions, highlighting a bright future for Australian cricket.

(With inputs from agencies.)