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

The second Test of the five-match series between Australia and India is set to start on December 6, 2024, at the iconic Adelaide Oval. This pink-ball test under lights promises thrilling cricket as the teams prepare for the unique challenges of day-night conditions.

India, riding high after a strong performance in the first Test, aims to extend their series lead. Australia, renowned for their dominance in pink-ball matches, will rely on their home advantage and expertise to level the series.

Adelaide Oval Records Stats

Test matches played: 108
Australia wins: 45 | India wins: 33 | Draws: 29
Highest total (Australia): 674 | Lowest total (Australia): 83
Highest total (India): 705/7 | Lowest total (India): 36

Adelaide Day-Night Test Insights

Batting first: 4 wins | Bowling first: 0 wins
Average 1st innings score: 456 | 4th innings score: 183
Highest total: 598/4 (Australia vs. WI) | Lowest total: 89 (Pakistan vs. Australia)
Lowest defended score: 140 by India

2nd Test India vs Australia Pitch Report

The Adelaide Oval pitch is traditionally batter-friendly but transforms under lights. The pink ball provides seam and swing, particularly in twilight and night sessions.

Day conditions: Easier for batters with true bounce.
Night conditions: Seamers dominate, with movement off the pitch and through the air.
Grass cover: Prepared to aid pace and maintain balance.

Key Factors

Batters’ adjustments: Technique and patience will be crucial, especially during twilight.
Bowlers’ impact: Seamers from both sides are expected to exploit the swinging conditions.
Historical context: India’s infamous 36 all-out at this venue in 2020 looms large, but recent victories bolster their confidence.

India vs Australia BGT 2025 Squads

Australia squad for second Test

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

India Squad for BGT 2024-25

Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal

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