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Shubman Gill And...? 3 Star Players Who Will Flop In India vs Australia 2nd Test At Adelaide Oval

Shubman Gill might flop in 2nd Test vs Australia [Source: @HashTagCricket/X]Shubman Gill might flop in 2nd Test vs Australia [Source: @HashTagCricket/X]

On Friday, India will cross swords against Australia in the second Test of the ongoing five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Adelaide Oval. Led by Rohit Sharma, India have a crucial 1-0 lead and would like to extend it by winning this high-voltage fixture. 

The first match witnessed India's dominance over the hosts, as they secured a clinical 295-run victory at Perth Stadium. So, considering it's a must-win affair for the hosts in order to regain their mojo, Australia would be desperate to put up an evolved performance and restore parity in the series. 

As both teams gear up for a riveting battle, here are three players who might fail in the Adelaide Test, as mentioned below. 

Shubman Gill

Why will Shubman Gill flop in 2nd Test vs Australia?

  • Shubman Gill is hailed for his scintillating stroke-play and has been a vital cog in India's setup across formats. 
  • However, the right-handed batter has some evident flaws against the moving ball, which the Australian bowlers would like to exploit in this match. 
  • The likes of Scott Boland and Pat Cummins will likely emerge as his nemesis, as they can test his technique of dealing with the fourth-stump line deliveries. 

Steve Smith

Why will Steve Smith flop in 2nd Test vs Australia?

  • Steve Smith has been the backbone of Australia's batting unit in Test cricket. However, the Australian batter has struggled with the bat in recent times, raising questions about his form. 
  • In his last six Test outings, Smith has managed only 68 runs at a horrendous average of 11.33. Furthermore, his average of 40 in 21 day/night Test innings highlights his underwhelming performance against the pink ball. 
  • Also, given that the Indian bowlers have found a way to dismiss him, the veteran batter might once again register a failure in Adelaide. 

Rohit Sharma

Why will Rohit Sharma flop in 2nd Test vs Australia?

  • Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test for personal reasons, has joined the team and will lead India in Adelaide. 
  • The Indian captain has demoted himself to the middle order, with India persisting with the dynamic duo of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal as their openers. Given that he hasn't played as a middle order batter for a long time, it's doubtful if he will succeed in his new role. 
  • Furthermore, Rohit's recent struggles against moving ball and knack for throwing away his starts might affect his performance in this match.