A light-hearted moment brought a touch of comic relief to a high-stakes One Day International (ODI) match between India and Australia. During their crucial 118-run partnership for the third wicket at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, India’s dynamic opener Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer engaged in a hilarious exchange, which was perfectly captured by the stump microphone.
The Indian side found themselves in a tough spot after being asked to bat first, with captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli dismissed early, leaving the team struggling at 17 for 2. It was then that Rohit Sharma (scoring a solid 79) and Shreyas Iyer (contributing 61 runs) stepped up, meticulously building a partnership that rescued India’s innings. Their efforts, combined with valuable contributions from Axar Patel (44) and Harshit Rana (24 not out), propelled India to a respectable total of 264 for 9.
During their spirited stand, the stump mic picked up this amusing conversation:
- Rohit Sharma: “Aae Shreyas, hoyega yeh!” (There was a run).
- Shreyas Iyer: “Arrey aap karke dekho, mere ko mat bolna fir.” (Don’t blame me later).
- Rohit Sharma: “Aare, tereko call dena padega.” (You will have to give me the call).
- Rohit Sharma: “Wo saatva over daal raha hai yaar.” (He’s bowling the seventh over, man).
- Shreyas Iyer: “Mujhe uska angle pata nahi hai. Call do na!” (I don’t know his angle. Just give me the call).
- Rohit Sharma: “Mai nahi de sakta hu ye call.” (I can’t).
- Shreyas Iyer: “Saamne hai aapke.” (He’s right in front of you).
An accompanying image shows Shreyas Iyer celebrating his half-century with Rohit Sharma, a testament to their successful partnership during this pivotal game at the Adelaide Oval on October 23, 2025.
Despite the challenging start in the powerplay, where Australian pacers like Bartlett (who dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over) were in excellent form, Rohit and Iyer’s century stand turned the tide. The conditions eased with the introduction of spin, but once Marsh returned with pace, Starc managed to break their threatening partnership by taking Rohit’s wicket. India then lost Iyer to Zampa, who went on to claim four wickets, including those of Axar and NKR.
At a precarious 226 for 8, a collapse seemed imminent. However, a vital 37-run collaboration for the ninth wicket between Harshit Rana and Arshdeep ensured that India reached a more competitive and respectable total of 264/9.
This entertaining snippet from the stump mic not only offered a glimpse into the players’ camaraderie but also underscored the pressure and lighthearted moments that define international cricket.