Australia's big challenge to level the series in the pin-ball Test
| Date | December 06-10, 2024 |
| Time | 9:30 AM IST |
| Venue | Perth Stadium, Perth |
| Format | Test Match |
| Series | India tour of Australia, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
Steven Smith has odds of 3.85 to be Australia's best batsman
Yashasvi Jaiswal has odds of 4.10 to be India's best batsman
Pat Cummins has odds of 3.15 to be Australia's best bowler
Jasprit Bumrah has odds of 2.60 to be India's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the 2nd Test Match in the 5-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indians performed phenomenally against all odds in the first Test at Perth, winning by 295 runs. It was a record win for the Indians against Australia and relief for the Men in Blue after their disastrous campaign against New Zealand at home. With the full squad available for selection, the Indians will go into this game backing themselves. The Australians will face heat heading into the game. They failed to take advantage of a good bowling performance in the 1st Innings at Perth. The batting lineup looked out of touch, which will worry the team. A lot is riding on the hosts in this game, and it will be interesting to see if they can snatch the initiative with a good performance.
Australia Preview
The Australians don't often start with a loss in the 1st Test of a home series. But Pat Cummins and his men got a taste of India's firepower in the last game. A pink-ball Test Match favors the hosts as they have more experience playing day-night Test Matches, putting them ahead on cricket betting sites. The batting failed for the Australians in the last game, and Cummins would like a strong fightback from his players to level the series.
Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney didn't impress much in the last game, and they must stand up to India's new ball firepower. Marnus Labuschagne will be fighting for his place in the side and must deliver a strong performance in the middle order with Steven Smith and Travis Head. The team needs a good show in the lower middle order from Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey.
The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and Cummins must lead from the front with the ball and strike early with Mitchell Starc. Scott Boland will come in place of Hazlewood and look to deliver a good show as the first change bowler. Nathan Lyon must use his experience well in this game, as the wicket won't aid him much. Marsh, Head, and Labuschagne must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for Australia
Pat Cummins (c), Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland
India Preview
Rohit Sharma returns to the team and will take pride in his deputy, Jasprit Bumrah's show in the Perth Test, who led from the front. Despite winning the last game, the Indians aren't favorites in this game on cricket betting apps due to their limited exposure in pink-ball cricket. Sharma would like his men to overcome the challenge and take a 2-0 lead, which will put the Australians on the mat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a brilliant hundred in the last game and looks to deliver a strong start with KL Rahul, who also played a fighting knock. Virat Kolhi's return to form is excellent news for the side, and he will look to build partnerships with Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma in the middle order. Rishab Pant, Nitish Reddy, and Washington Sundar add depth to the batting, making it strong.
The Indian bowling attack troubled the Aussies in the last game, and the team needs early strikes from Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. Harshit Rana will look to support the frontline attack with Nitish Reddy. Washington Sundar will look to start from where he left in the last game, troubling the Australians.
Expected Starting XI for India
Rohit Shama (c), KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Mohammad Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana
TOSS: To Bowl First
As results have shown, batting first is a challenge in pink-ball Test matches. The wicket will have something for the bowlers at the start of the game, making it challenging for the batters. The team winning the toss would look to bowl first and make the best use of the early moisture on the track.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect overcast skies over Adelaide on Day 1, and the weather will be good for the remainder of the game. The wicket will have a lot for the fast bowlers, and batsmen must play to the merit of the ball to do well in this game. The team batting first will be happy to have 400 runs on the board in the 1st innings.
OUR PREDICTION
The Indians performed well in the last game after looking out of the contest in the 1st innings. But this batting lineup hasn't been consistent in the last few games, and it can pose a challenge against the pink ball, which does a lot more in the evening. The Australians have lost only once in their 12 pink-ball Test Matches. They have a better fast bowling attack than the Indians, putting them slightly ahead.
Our prediction is for Australia to win