IND Vs AUS, 2nd ODI | 5 Player Battles To Watch Out For
India vs Australia (Source: AP Newsroom)
After a defining victory against Australia, India will march on to face the formidable Aussie side in the second ODI of the three-match series, which will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
Australia were without their superstars Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell in the game, whereas India missed five of their big names, and they won't be available for the second game either. With the battle heating up before the World Cup, let's find out and analyse the best battles that we could witness during this game.
KL Rahul vs Adam Zampa
KL Rahul's scintillating captain's knock in the last game helped India ease the chase to overpower the Aussies. If the Men in Blue wants to win the second game of the series, his prime challenger would be leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who has dismissed him four times in One-Day cricket.
| Head-to-Head (ODIs) | Balls | Runs | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul vs Adam Zampa | 107 | 94 | 4 |
Shubman Gill vs Pat Cummins
Shubman Gill scored a roaring 74 in the first game, his class came in handy as India had a solid start courtesy of him and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Meanwhile, Australian skipper Pat Cummins, who has been excellent with the new ball in the past, might pose some tough questions to him.
| Head-to-Head (ODIs) | Balls | Runs | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shubman Gill vs Pat Cummins | 12 | 10 | 0 |
David Warner vs Mohammed Shami
David Warner was in sublime form during the Mohali game, his eagerness to score runs was visible as he utilised the opportunity to score runs on a decent batting wicket. Meanwhile, Mohammed Shami bowled his heart out to bag a fifer as he helped India bowl out the Aussies for 276. Therefore, it would be interesting to see who comes on top this time around.
| Head-to-Head (ODIs) | Balls | Runs | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Warner vs Mohammed Shami | 109 | 98 | 3 |
Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah
The Aussies run-machine who has caused India trouble in the past, Steve Smith, would want to his tally of runs in the series. His unorthodox technique is a bit difficult to manage, but with Jasprit Bumrah at the other end, who himself bowls with an unorthodox action, the battle is going to be fascinating.
| Head-to-Head (ODIs) | Balls | Runs | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah | 100 | 86 | 1 |
Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood
Shreyas Iyer's problems against the short ball is well known, and with Josh Hazlewood at the other end, who loves bowling short, the challenge would be unique. Iyer has been dismissed once by Hazlewood in ODIs, and with the World Cup on the corner, he would want to ensure that he doesn't let him add to the dismissals column.
| Head-to-Head (ODIs) | Balls | Runs | Dismissals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer vs Josh Hazlewood | 14 | 19 | 1 |
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