The second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, commencing on December 6. The visitors have currently taken the lead at 1-0 in the series, thanks to an overwhelming win during the first Test played at Perth. The Indian squad is returning with captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, who scored a fifty before in the pink-ball tour match against the Prime Minister’s XI. It’s exciting to have him back and for our challenge being here against Australia in the Test series,” Sharma said.
With captaincy duties resuming, Rohit Sharma will now be the captain as he has returned from his absence of the first test. They had a great test victory last week, and now they hope to build upon that in the second test.
Replacing Hazlewood will be Scott Boland in an Australian outfit. This second test promises to be exciting, with both teams eager to establish their authority. The Adelaide Oval is reputed for its electrifying atmosphere, creating an electric theatre for the match.
India vs Australia Head-to-Head Records:
Overall, these two have faced each other 107 times in Test cricket.
- Matches: 108
- India Won: 33
- Australia Won: 45
- Drawn: 29
- Tied : 1
Who Will the Match?
India and Australia are all set for an exciting contest at the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India will be hoping to take another step forward from the first Test, in which they dominated convincingly to win.
In Australia, boosters will probably hope the defeat hasn’t been too damaging and that winning the last Test can make them level against India. The injury to Josh Hazlewood will allow Scott Boland to add greatly to the competitive prowess of this new-look Australian team. This is a very close call, but I wouldn’t be surprised if India’s confidence and momentum just tip the scales in this one.
Match Details:
Details: India vs Australia, 2nd Test
Venue: Adelaide Oval Stadium
Date and Time: December 6-10, 7:50 AM IST
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