The second Test of the five-match series between Australia and India is set to begin on December 6 at the iconic Adelaide Oval. As a day-night encounter, this match promises to deliver an enthralling contest, with both sides gearing up for the challenges posed by the pink ball under lights.
India, riding high on confidence after a commanding win 295-run win in the first Test, will aim to maintain their momentum and strengthen their grip on the series. The visitors have displayed impressive form and will look to extend their lead.
Australia, however, will rely on their extensive experience with pink-ball cricket and their strong track record in day-night Tests. Eager to bounce back, the hosts view this match as a crucial opportunity to level the series and reaffirm their dominance on familiar turf.
India tour of Australia 2024/25, 2nd Test:
- Start date and time: December 6, 04:00 am GMT/ 9:30 am IST/ 2:30 pm local
- Venue: Adelaide Oval
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report:
The upcoming day-night Test match at the Adelaide Oval promises to be a thrilling contest, with the pitch expected to offer challenging conditions for batters.
The pink ball is known to swing and seam under lights, making it difficult for batters to adapt. The Adelaide Oval pitch, traditionally a batting paradise, is expected to provide additional assistance to bowlers during the twilight hours. The pitch preparation, with sufficient grass cover, will further enhance the conditions for seam and swing bowling.
While the pitch is expected to be conducive to batting during the day, the challenges posed by the pink ball under lights could make for a fascinating contest between bat and ball.
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Travis Head, Yashasvi Jaiswal
- All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh, Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Jasprit Bumrah
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Jasprit Bumrah (c), Mitchell Starc (vc)
Choice 2: Travis Head (c), Rishabh Pant (vc)
AUS vs IND Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar
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AUS vs IND Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 6, 04:00 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland, Beau Webster, Josh Inglis, Brendan Doggett, Sean Abbott
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Nitish Reddy, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Devdutt Padikkal, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep
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