IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Match Preview and Key Details
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy heats up. India and Australia will play the pink-ball 2nd Test at the Adelaide Oval from December 6-10, starting at 9:30 AM IST. After a 295-run win in the first Test in Perth, India wants to extend its lead. Australia, the hosts, looks to bounce back in their fortress under the lights.
IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Match Details and Live Streaming
- Match: IND vs AUS 2nd Test, Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024
- Date: December 6-10, 2024
- Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
- Live Streaming: [Official Broadcasting Platform]
India’s Preparations: Rohit Returns as Captain
India enters the 2nd Test confident. They welcome back captain Rohit Sharma. KL Rahul is set to move into the middle order, making room for the experienced skipper at the top. Meanwhile, the playing XI might feature four pacers, with Dhruv Jurel likely to miss out. India’s warm-up match and a strong show in Perth show they are ready for the challenges of the pink ball at night.
Australia’s Struggles: Injuries Pose Challenges
Australia, trailing 0-1 in the series, faces an uphill battle. Despite their great record in pink-ball Tests at Adelaide Oval, injuries are a concern. They famously bowled India out for 36 there in 2020. Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out with a side strain, with Scott Boland named as his replacement. Adding to their woes, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith got hurt in the nets. Their fitness is now in doubt.
How Will the Adelaide Oval Pitch Behave?
The Adelaide Oval is known for its even playing surface, but the pink ball adds an extra layer of intrigue. Expect early movement for seamers on the opening day due to the grassy surface. Batters will struggle in twilight sessions due to reduced visibility. Spinners might come into play as the pitch wears out over time. Day 1 could see storms, but the rest of the match should be clear.
Key Players and Stats: IND vs AUS 2nd Test
India
- Jasprit Bumrah: 10 wickets in 5 pink-ball innings; Avg: 14.50
- Virat Kohli: 509 runs in 8 innings at Adelaide Oval; Avg: 63.62
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 1280 runs in 2024; Avg: 58.18
Australia
- Marnus Labuschagne: 894 runs in 14 pink-ball innings; Avg: 63.85
- Mitchell Starc: 66 wickets in 23 pink-ball innings; Avg: 18.71
- Scott Boland: 7 wickets in 4 pink-ball innings; Avg: 13.71
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
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
