India vs Australia 2nd Test 2024 at Adelaide Oval – Live Scores, Pitch Report, Playing XI, Streaming Info

The second Test between India and Australia in the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy is unfolding at the Adelaide Oval, a venue steeped in history and known for its unique dynamics in day-night Test cricket. With India batting first after winning the toss, this highly anticipated clash under the pink ball promises to deliver thrilling cricket.

Australia’s Test Record at Adelaide Oval

Matches Played: 82
Wins: 45
Losses: 18
Draws: 19

Australia in Day-Night Tests at Adelaide Oval

Matches Played: 7
Wins: 7
Losses: 0

India’s Test Record at Adelaide Oval

Matches Played: 13
Wins: 2
Losses: 9
Draws: 2

India’s Day-Night Test Record

Matches Played: 4
Wins: 3
Losses: 1

Related India’s Record in Day-Night Tests – A Statistical Analysis

India’s Playing XI and Changes

India has made three changes to their lineup for this Test:

In: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Ravichandran Ashwin
Out: Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel

India’s XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

Rohit Sharma’s Shift to the Middle Order

For this match, India’s captain Rohit Sharma moves to the middle order, a role he excelled in before transitioning to an opener.

Middle-Order Stats:Matches: 16
Runs: 1,037
Average: 54.57
Centuries: 3

R Ashwin’s inclusion

Ravichandran Ashwin returns to the side with an impressive record at the Adelaide Oval. With 14 wickets needed to reach the 550 Test wickets milestone, Ashwin is expected to exploit the conditions effectively.

Related 2nd Test India vs Australia Pitch Report: Adelaide Oval Records and Stats

Australia’s Playing XI and Updates

Australia has made a single change: Scott Boland replaces the injured Josh Hazlewood.

Australia’s XI

Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland

Pitch Report and Playing Conditions

Grass Cover: 6mm, offering early seam movement for fast bowlers.
Best Sessions for Batting: Day 2 and 3.
Under Lights: The pink ball swings more, making evening sessions a challenge for batters.

India vs Australia second Test Toss Update

India’s Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first, stating the surface offers a good opportunity for batsmen to set a solid foundation despite early challenges from the pink ball.

Live Streaming and Match Timings

Match Start: 2:30 PM local time (Adelaide), 9:30 AM IST
Live Streaming Platforms: Star Sports, and Disney+ Hotstar (in India)

This match is crucial in the context of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and World Test Championship standings. India’s strong start in the series and Australia’s impeccable pink-ball record at Adelaide Oval set the stage for a high-stakes clash. Stay tuned for live scores, pitch updates, and key moments throughout the match!

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