India will square off against Australia in the second Test at Adelaide, on Friday. They will want to build on their 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
The difficulty of the pink-ball day-night match was highlighted by India’s dismal performance here in Adelaide, where they were bowled out for a mere 36 runs
On the other hand, Captain Rohit Sharma will be back for India after he missed the first Test, his experience will come to the top as the Indian team aims for their first-ever pink-ball Test victory in Australia.
Shubman Gill is also expected to be slotted back to the lineup which would bolster the Indian batting department.
Australia who are reeling from their 295-run loss at Perth, urgently needs a turnaround. It is now high time their top-order guns, like Marnus Labuschagne, the one who scored a duck in the first Test, got back to their best.
The hosts have an excellent record for day-night Tests in the Adelaide test, having victoriously won all they contested.
IND vs AUS Team Analysis
India
Rohit Sharma will return as captain of the Indian team for the 2nd test.
Australia
Pat Cummins will look to lead from the front as they seek to bounce back in the series.
IND vs AUS Key Factors
Pitch Conditions
The second test between IND vs AUS will be played at the Adelaide Oval. The Ind vs Aus 2nd Test pitch at Adelaide Oval should be a good one.
A 6mm grass cover means there will be some help for the bowlers, especially the pacemen who can get bounce and movement. Spinners will get some turn early on.
As the pink ball gets older batting will get easier and we could see some big partnerships. But the new ball under lights will be tough for the batsmen.
Form and Fitness
Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will return for the 2nd test against Australia. Australia will miss Josh Hazelwood who has been ruled out for this match.
Tactical Acumen
India:
India’s success depends on Jasprit Bumrah who is a key player in day-night Tests and will spearhead the pace attack with an eye specifically on the twilight session when the pink ball is most menacing.
To stabilize the batting order against the unpredictable pink ball, India has moved Rohit Sharma to the middle of the lineup
Australia
Australia, unbeaten in day-night Tests at Adelaide, will rely heavily on Scott Boland to fill Josh Hazlewood’s void.
Australia’s top-notch swing specialist Mitchell Starc would look to target India’s top order. Nathan Lyon’s off-spin would go in big time for drying runs and creating pressure.
Batting-wise, Australia must counter Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj’s seam movement, particularly during the night session.
IND vs AUS Match Prediction- 2nd Test, India tour of Australia 2024
IND vs AUS Score Prediction
If India bats first
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| IND | 260-290 | 290-320 |
| AUS | 200-220 | 270-300 |
If Australia bats first
| Team | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings |
| AUS | 250-280 | 220-250 |
| IND | 300-330 | 200-250 |
IND vs AUS Key Players
IND: Yashashwi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, Mohammad Siraj, and Jasprit Bumrah will be key players for India.
AUS: Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Travis Head, Scott Boland, and Pat Cummins will be key players for Australia.
Best Batsman Prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND in the match: Yashashwi Jaiswal or Virat Kohli
Who will score the most runs for AUS in the match: Steve Smith or Travis Head
Best Bowler Prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Jasprit Bumrah or Mohammad Siraj
Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Pat Cummins or Mitchell Starc
Conclusion – Who will win the match?
India looks more a stronger side as Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are likely to be slotted in and can get the job done against Australia who are missing Josh Hazelwood.