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IND vs AUS 2nd Test Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Akshita Patel

India to take on Australia in 2nd Test of Border-Gavaskar series [Source: @DrSudhakar_/X.com]India to take on Australia in 2nd Test of Border-Gavaskar series [Source: @DrSudhakar_/X.com]

After a 10-day long break, the Border Gavaskar Trophy will resume with the pink ball Test scheduled at Adelaide Oval. India and Australia will lock horns from December 6-10, with the start time fixed at 9.30 AM IST. 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Match Details And Live Streaming

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Details
Date & TimeDecember 6-10, 9:30 AM IST
VenueAdelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast & Live Streaming Stars Sports Network, DD Sports, Disney+Hotstar

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Rohit returns, India to aim for extended lead

After an emphatic 295 runs one-sided victory in the Perth Test, India will enter the pink ball Test with beaming confidence, especially now that captain Rohit Sharma is back. Moreover, with the format of the 2nd Test being different from the traditional one, a few changes in the playing XI are likely. Rohit Sharma will return to lead the side, with KL Rahul adjusting himself in the middle order. 

Dhruv Jurel will be shown the doors with 4 pacers combination highly likely. The warm-up game held earlier this week went in India's favour, as most players looked comfortable with the pink ball. Of course, India's history with the pink ball is tainted. However, with the start the visiting team has had in this high-stake Border Gavaskar series, nothing is off-limits for the men in blue.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Australia, marred by injuries, desperate to bounce back

The Australian cricket team is on the back foot once again in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite bowling out India for 150 in the first inning of Perth Test, the host team succumbed to Jasprit Bumrah's astonishing spell. A target of 534 runs was too steep as the mighty Aussies fell 295 runs short to trail 0-1 in the 5-game series. That being said, Australia's record in the pink ball Test is phenomenal as they've never been defeated in Adelaide, having bowled out India for 36 runs previously in the same setup. 

However, Pat Cummins announced a forced change in the lineup. Josh Hazlewood will miss the game with a side strain, with Scott Boland roped in as a replacement. Marnus Labuschgane and Steve Smith also took blows in the net session. Hence, it's unclear if they are 100% fit. Overall, the pink ball Test will be a spicy contest, shaping the high-voltage BGT series.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: How will Oval Pitch Behave?

The Adelaide Oval pitch for the pink ball Test is expected to be even turf for both sides. While the surface will see 6mm of grass on the opening day, the track will wear out as the game progresses. The pink ball tends to move a bit early on, especially under bright sunlight. 

However, the post-sunset period is the most challenging for batters due to the changing light and visibility. Bowlers, particularly seamers, find this session advantageous. Besides, thunderstorms might impact Day 1 before the weather improves for the weekend. Batting is a no brainer choice for both teams to take an early lead in the contest.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Key Players And Stats

  • Marnus Labuschagne: 894 runs, 4 centuries in 14 innings of pink ball Tests; Average: 63.85; SR: 54.31
  • Mitchell Starc: 66 wickets in 23 innings of pink ball Tests; Average: 18.71; Economy: 3.07
  • Scott Boland: 7 wickets in 4 innings of pink ball Tests; Average: 13.71; Economy: 1.84
  • Jasprit Bumrah: 10 wickets in 5 innings of pink ball Tests; Average: 14.50; Economy: 2.73
  • Virat Kohli: 509 runs, 3 hundreds in 8 innings in Adelaide; Average: 63.62; SR: 54.03
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: 1280 runs, 3 hundreds in 2024; Average: 58.18; SR: 72.52
  • Australia has never lost a pink ball Test in Adelaide Oval

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Probable Playing XIs

India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana

Australia (confirmed): : Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland 

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Winner Prediction

The Indian team is confident, injury free and well rested ahead of the pink ball Test. On the other hand, Australia are on the backfoot with a couple of fitness concerns. Hence, given the recent form, India are likely to win this Test.