The Australia national cricket team will be facing a stern challenge from Rohit Sharma and Co when both teams take the field at the Adelaide Oval from December 6. India and Australia will take on each other in the second Test of the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 series. The Indian team registered a thumping victory in the first match of the series when they completed exposed the opposition and hammered them by a margin of 295 runs. The pressure will be right on Australia in the second Test as they haven’t had the best of times in any Test series at home in the past 55 years.
Australia’s Poor Home Record After Losing First Of A Test Series
The Australian team which is known for its deadly approach at home is yet to win a Test series after losing the first match from 1969. The last time, Australia won a Test series at home after losing the first match was against West Indies when Calypso Kings ended up winning the first match of the series by 125 runs, but the hosts came out on top in the rest four games and ended up winning three matches. Since then Australia have played over 80 Test series at home but have never won after losing the first match.
Josh Hazlewood’s injury is also a major issue for the Australian team as he was the most successful bowler for the Australian team during the first innings of first Test against India. However, the Indian team hasn’t had the best of times at home but they will look forward to forget all the bitter memories.
