With India and Australia set for the second ODI at the historic Adelaide Oval, everyone will be watching how the pitch plays in what is likely to be an important game. With the hosts having a 1-0 advantage in the three-match series, Shubman Gill’s team will look to level it up and make amends for a rain-hit defeat in Perth.
IND vs AUS: Pitch Report
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval has historically been one of the more even wickets in Australia. Though it provides fair carry and bounce for the seamers up front, the real character of the pitch enables batters to play their shots easily once settled. The ball comes well onto the bat, facilitating stroke-play later in the innings. Spinners may get some traction as the match wears on, particularly in lights, but the early exchanges will be controlled by the quicks.
IND vs AUS: Toss Strategy
Captains tend to pursue at this ground, especially in day-night games, since the conditions favor batting second. There could be dew later in the evening, making it more difficult for bowlers to hold on to the ball, further benefiting the second-team batters. Yet, teams that bat first have also won by scoring totals of 280–300, as long as they make the most of the early powerplay and maintain wickets in hand.
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In the first ODI, Rohit Sharma was dismissed after scoring 8 runs and Virat Kohli fell for a duck. The duo could not contribute with the bat as Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc were absolutely challenging. India faced a seven-wicket defeat in Perth and this second ODI is a must win if India wants to level the series and keep the winning hopes alive.
