IND vs AUS 2nd Test: We are just moments away from the highly-anticipated second Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test. Riding high on confidence, Team India faces a new Australian challenge, now with the pink ball, at the Adelaide Oval. While the venue has been more “batting-friendly” than other grounds in Australia, expect something different in this game.
Trouble brewing for Jaiswal, KL Rahul?
The Adelaide pitch curator himself talked about the 6mm grass he has left, indicating the tough batting conditions on offer. On Day 1, we can see a fresh pitch. While there is some dryness beneath, the Adelaide Oval surface has quite a cover of grass. It is a green top, something that we usually see in New Zealand. Moreover, the weather in Adelaide isn’t great either, with some predictions of rain around. Due to this, batters need to be wary of the danger possessed by the pace bowlers. If India bats first, there would be trouble brewing for openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul.
Moreover, this being a day-night match, the danger is expected to continue throughout. The pink ball has a bit more lacquer and paint, allowing seamers to get extra bounce and seam more predominantly.
How does Adelaide pitch look on Day 1 of IND vs AUS 2nd Test?
Incredibly, Rohit Sharma opted to bat first after winning the toss. While this would put the pressure on the Indian openers, the decision could be beneficial as India doesn’t have to bat in the fourth innings. Moreover, the twilight period would be extremely challenging for Australian batters.
India Playing XI vs Australia
Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Kumar Reddy, R Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj
Australia Playing XI vs India
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey(w), Pat Cummins(c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
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