India captain Shubman Gill pinpointed key reasons behind his team's defeat against Australia in the second ODI at Adelaide Oval, which resulted in Australia clinching the three-match ODI series 2-0. Gill admitted that dropped catches and a total that was just adequate ultimately cost India dearly.

During the post-match presentation, Gill said, "We had just enough runs on the board. It's never easy when you drop a couple of catches and try to defend that kind of total." The Indian fielders were not at their sharpest during the match, spilling at least three chances—including a crucial one off Matthew Short, who went on to score a fluent 74 runs.

Gill also dismissed any blame on the pitch conditions, explaining that while the wicket did offer some help early on, it settled nicely after 15-20 overs. He pointed out the crucial difference in the toss in the first game due to rain but noted that in this match, both teams competed over the full 50 overs.

The young captain praised senior batter Rohit Sharma for his gritty fighting knock of 73 runs. "It's never easy coming back and playing after a long time. The initial phase was challenging, but I'm very pleased with how he batted. He fought well; I'd say he missed out on a really big knock."

Australia, led by captain Mitchell Marsh, showcased depth in both batting and bowling departments. Marsh lauded the bowling unit and the composure of the younger Australian batters. "Hazlewood was unbelievable. Our bowling unit kept trying to pick wickets. It was awesome batting from the youngsters—the future is bright for Australian cricket," Marsh said. He added that although Australia would enjoy the series win, India remains a fantastic side with great experience.

Match-winning leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who took four wickets for 60 runs, further acknowledged the quality of the contest against India. “Nice to beat India. It’s always been a good battle against them, particularly in one-day cricket. Two teams that have adapted to the conditions really well. They’re the best team in the world," said Zampa. He credited the pacers for setting up the platform which made his job easier in the middle overs.

Despite the defeat, Shubman Gill’s candid reflections highlight the challenges India faced in the series—especially in fielding and building a big enough total to defend. With the series lost, India will look to regroup and address these areas ahead of future matches, while Australia celebrates a hard-fought series victory.