From WTC perspective, the upcoming game between India and Australia at Adelaide is going to be crucial since both teams are looking to strengthen their chances to stay in the WTC final contention. India looks solid and coming with full force, aiming to showcase their best game, just as they did in the 1st test match in Perth, where they pulled Australia down and registered a huge 295-run win. However, since it’s a pink-ball Test, and Australia has a strong record in this setup, it makes things even more interesting. But in all of this, what does the Adelaide pitch report say, and what can be expected from the surface?
Adelaide pitch report
Usually, the surface at Adelaide Oval tends to offer low pace and bounce, which is why people expect more runs on this pitch. However, there is some assistance for swing bowlers, but once the batters get going, there’s no stopping them. According to Adelaide head curator Damian Hough, there will be help for the bowlers due to light showers, which will affect the pitch, especially on the first two days. It will be interesting to see how the conditions evolve. For now, the pendulum seems to be slightly tilted towards the batters, given Adelaide’s history of favoring batters more than bowlers.
Adelaide Stadium Test stats
| Record | Details |
| Highest Total | Australia – 674/7 (Jan 1948 vs India) |
| Lowest Total | India – 36 all out (Dec 2020 vs Australia) |
| Most Runs | Ricky Ponting – 1,743 runs in 16 matches (Avg. 60.10) |
| Most Wickets | Nathan Lyon – 63 wickets in 13 matches (Avg. 25.26) |
| Highest Individual Score | David Warner – 335* (Nov 2019 vs Pakistan) |
| Best Bowling Figures in an Innings | Albert Trott – 8/43 (Jan 1895 vs England) |
| Best Bowling Figures in a Match | Clarrie Grimmett – 14 wickets (1932 vs South Africa) |
| Highest Partnership | Ricky Ponting & Michael Clarke – 386 runs (Jan 2012 vs India) |
