India is set to face Australia in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on December 6 at the Adelaide Oval. Following a 10-day gap after the first Test, both teams have had ample time to rest and prepare for the clash. The match will be a day/night encounter played with a pink ball. Leading the series 1-0, India will aim to overcome the haunting memories of their 2020 defeat at the same venue and secure a commanding position in the series.
India vs Australia 2nd Test Weather Report
According to AccuWeather.com, Friday’s weather forecast is challenging, particularly in the afternoon. There is a 47% chance of rain at 12 PM and a 51% likelihood of thunderstorms at 1 PM. However, conditions are expected to improve around the time of the toss at 2 PM local time, with only a 15% chance of rain under cloudy skies. The outlook continues to brighten as the day progresses, with the rain probability steadily decreasing. The weekend and subsequent days look promising for uninterrupted play, though there is a slight chance of light showers on the fifth day, if the match lasts that long.
On Day 1 of the much awaited competition, rain is expected to play spoilsport. On the first day of the Pink Ball Test, there is a 40% probability of rain. It is expected to reach above 30°C on December 6 before falling to 27°C with afternoon showers. The weather may be favorable for pacers because 98% of the sky is covered. Rain is 14% likely to fall on Day 2, while Day 3 will be shower-free. The teams would prefer not to play on Day 5 because there is a 74% chance of rain.
India vs Australia 2nd Test squad
India: Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
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