IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Was It A Blunder By Rohit Sharma To Bat First After Winning The Toss?

Rohit Sharma For India [Source: @DarkVision1807/x.com]

India is all set to take on Australia in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval in Australia. This will be a Day/Night Test match, played with the Pink Ball. The Pink Ball is generally known for its movement and the way it troubles the batters. The general notion among the viewers is that that team winning the toss should field first after winning the toss.

Even though the general notion goes in favour of fielding first, India won the toss and opted to bat first. Now, the question might arise, Why India Batted First After Winning The Toss?

A look at the stats might make things clear for us - 

Why India Batted First After Winning The Toss?

The tables shows us that, the in the seven matches prior to this, the team that has won the toss has opted to bat first.

Blunder By Rohit Sharma

Well as far as we see the decision of the captain winning the toss it seems like the right decision by Rohit Sharma. However, there is a certain record that might scare the Indian fans - 

So, the fact that four of the seven matches have been won by the team batting second Test in D/N Test matches at Adelaide. Besides, an Indian cricket fan can never forget the 36 all-out in 2020 at the same venue in pink ball Test. In that case also, India batted first after winning the toss. Whether Rohit committed a mistake by repeating decision will be revealed with time.

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