Shubman Gill after his wicket in IND vs AUS 1st ODI (Source: AFP Photos)
The ODI series between Australia and India began with a horrific run for the latter. As India lost the 1st ODI, the next clash makes its way at Adelaide Oval for Shubman Gill and Co. to salvage the series. The AUS vs IND 2nd ODI will be played on October 23 and will be live for fans to watch from 9:00 AM IST.
Australia
Australia registered a massive win against India in the series opener. Though the match was curtailed by rain, the Aussie bowling lineup, led by Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, and Matt Kunhemann, dismantled the Men in Blue poorly.
Chasing a DLS-revised target of 131, skipper Mitchell Marsh, alongside Josh Philippe, guided the game home as the side lost 2 wickets in the process. Nevertheless, Marsh & Co. will be eager to seal the series as India will struggle to gain confidence after the Perth loss.
India
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been sub-par at Perth after their disappointing early dismissals. While they are still expected to steer India's ship at the top, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, alongside skipper Shubman Gill, will also have a big responsibility to anchor the middle order.
Kuldeep Yadav was out of the 1st ODI with limited spin options at play in Perth. The think tank might consider the Asia Cup hero for the 2nd ODI. Nevertheless, Arshdeep Singh impressed with the ball and Siraj, alongside Harshit Rana, is expected to step up for the game.
IND vs AUS head-to-head overview
Australia and India have faced each other 153 times in ODIs. Australia lead the head-to-head with 85 wins while India have secured 58 victories and 10 matches have ended with no result.
Adelaide Oval pitch report
The Adelaide Oval offers a good batting deck with even bounce and moderate pace, making it one of the most balanced surfaces in Australia. While the ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing stroke-makers to score freely, the lesser pace and bounce compared to other Australian venues make it slightly easier for batters once settled.
Spinners can find some assistance as the game progresses, particularly under dry conditions, while fast bowlers who rely on accuracy and subtle movement can still be effective. Overall, it is a moderate-to-high scoring venue that promises a fair contest between bat and ball.
Australia and India’s probable playing XI
Australia
Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa
India
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj
Top run scorers in IND vs AUS ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Virat Kohli: 2451 Runs
Virat Kohli has amassed 2451 runs in 51 ODIs against Australia at an impressive average of 53.28, including 8 centuries and 15 fifties, with a top score of 123. Renowned for his mastery against top-quality attacks, Kohli continues to be India’s most reliable performer in the top order.
Rohit Sharma: 2415 Runs
Rohit Sharma has scored 2415 runs in 47 matches at an outstanding average of 56.16, featuring 8 centuries and 9 fifties, with a career-best 209. His dominance over the Australian pace attack makes him one of India’s most dangerous openers.
KL Rahul: 771 Runs
The dependable wicketkeeper-batter has compiled 771 runs in 18 ODIs at a remarkable average of 59.30, including 7 fifties and a highest score of 97*. His calm presence and ability to anchor the innings make him a crucial asset in India’s middle order.
Top wicket-takers in IND vs AUS ODIs
We are considering only the players from the current squad.
Adam Zampa: 37 Wickets
The Australian leg-spinner has claimed 37 wickets in 24 ODIs against India at an average of 33.32, with best figures of 4/45. Despite missing the opening match, Zampa’s ability to strike in the middle overs and break key stands remains vital to Australia’s bowling plans.
Kuldeep Yadav: 31 Wickets
India’s crafty left-arm wrist-spinner has picked up 31 wickets in 23 outings against Australia, averaging 39.74 with best figures of 3/54. His subtle turn and flight make him a constant threat to Australia’s middle-order batters.
Mitchell Starc: 30 Wickets
The Australian left-arm pacer has taken 31 wickets in 20 ODIs against India at an average of 32.32 and an economy rate of 5.91, with best figures of 6/43. Known for his lethal swing and yorkers, Mitchell Starc has often been Australia’s strike weapon in crucial encounters against India.
IND vs AUS key stats
Australia’s records
- Travis Head averages 75.2 from his 4 ODIs at the Adelaide Oval.
- Mitchell Starc boasts 9 wickets in ODIs at the Adelaide Oval from his 6 matches.
- Matthew Kunhemann boasts 8 wickets at Adelaide Oval from his 4 T20 games in BBL.
- Travis Head averages 53.6 from his last 30 ODI innings.
- Josh Hazlewood vs Virat Kohli in ODIs: 58 runs, 98 balls, 5 dismissals
- Travis Head vs Mohammed Siraj in ODIs: 80 runs, 55 balls, 2 dismissals
- Mitchell Marsh vs Kuldeep Yadav in ODIs: 45 runs, 27 balls, 1 dismissal
India’s records
- Virat Kohli has an average of 49.14 in Australia from his 30 ODI matches.
- Virat Kohli has an ODI average of 61.00 at the Adelaide Oval.
- Shubman Gill boasts an average of 55.1 from his last 30 ODI innings.
- Rohit Sharma has a disappointing average of 21.80 at the Adelaide Oval.
- KL Rahul has a batting average of 59.30 at a strike rate of 92.11 against Australia in ODIs.
- Kuldeep Yadav has taken 3 wickets against Australia, in Australia, from 3 ODI matches.
- Virat Kohli vs Mitchell Starc in ODIs: 155 runs, 162 balls, 2 dismissals
- Rohit Sharma vs Josh Hazlewood in ODIs: 89 runs, 103 balls, 2 dismissals
Records that can be broken in IND vs AUS 2nd ODI
- Travis Head requires 9 sixes to complete 350 ODI sixes.
- Travis Head requires 50 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs.
- Mitchell Starc needs 5 wickets to complete 250 ODI wickets.
- Rohit Sharma is 6 sixes short of 350 ODI sixes.
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