3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In AUS vs IND 2nd Test At Adelaide

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Mitchell Starc and Virat Kohli [Source: @KKRiders, @imVkohli/x.com]Mitchell Starc and Virat Kohli [Source: @KKRiders, @imVkohli/x.com]

Australia and India are gearing up to face each other in the second Test of the five match series. This match will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Australia and it starts from 6th December at 9:30 AM IST.

While India will be looking to continue their momentum from the first game of the series and take an advantage by winning this match, Australia will be hunting a strong comeback. Talking about Adelaide and Day/Night Test, India will be wary of their performance in the last Day/Night Test at Adelaide. They will be keen to show it this time time that the team can do a lot better than what they did last time.

As the match draws closer, we will look at a few battles that will go a long way in deciding the fate of the war.

1. KL Rahul vs Mitchell Starc

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Stats
Runs129
Balls256
Dismissals4
Balls Per Dismissal64
Runs Per Dismissal32

KL Rahul did a brilliant job for India in the first match while opening the innings. He showed one of the better defensive techniques and made valuable contributions in both the innings. With Mitchell Starc's outstanding record in Pink Ball Tests, the face off between Rahul and Starc could be key in deciding the outcome of the game.

2. Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah

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Stats
Runs57
Balls123
Dismissals2
Balls Per Dismissal61
Runs Per Dismissal28

Steve Smith is one of the prime stays of the Australian batting. Even though he is not in the best  of forms currently, Smith could prove to be dangerous, if he gets his mojo going. However, Jasprit Bumrah proved a threat to him in the previous match and could once again turn out to be his nemesis. So, far Bumrah has dominated this clash, and India would be hoping it is maintained.

3. Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins

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Stats
Runs20
Balls73
Dismissals2
Balls Per Dismissal
36
Runs Per Dismissal10

Virat Kohli came into this series with dwindling form. However, he has found his confidence with a brilliant knock in the second innings of the first match. Kohli also has a great record at the Adelaide Oval. So, his wicket will be crucial for the Aussies. When it comes to playing Adelaide, Pat Cummins looks like the only bowlers who has done well against the Indian star. So, the Kohli-Cummins face might turn out to be crucial in this game.