IND vs AUS 2nd Test: The second Test between India and Australia is scheduled to take place on December 6 in Adelaide. The series so far is 1-0 in favor of India, and there is much to be seen when the Australian team looks to bounce back to level the series. Australian Team Announces Playing XI for the Match.
Scott Boland To Replace Injured Josh Hazlewood
Scott Boland has been added to the playing XI for the Adelaide Test after Josh Hazlewood’s injury in the Perth Test. This is Boland’s first return to the Australian team after 519 days since the last appearance in the Ashes series held in 2023. Boland was not part of the playing XI but was a part of the 15-member squad throughout this period.
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Boland Poses A Threat For India
Although Scott Boland has not played in a Test match for over 500 days, he can be the real threat to India in the second Test. Boland made his debut against England in December 2021 where he delivered a stunning performance when he took 6 wickets for just 7 runs in the second innings of his debut match. So far in his career, he has taken 35 wickets in 10 matches at an average of 20.34.
Known for accuracy, line length, and swing, Boland will be a key man in this pink-ball Test. The pink ball swings more under lights, and Boland’s skills could make him a challenge to the Indian batting lineup. He has played 2 Test matches against India taking 5 wickets at an average of 27.80.
Australia’s Playing 11 for 2nd Test
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
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