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AUS vs IND Match Analysis

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, will host the second Test of a five-match Test series between Australia and India at 10:00 AM BST on December 06, 2024.

Australia, reeling from a humiliating 295-run defeat in the first Test, will face India in the 2nd Test. The shocking loss stunned the cricketing world and raised significant concerns about Australia’s batting performance and overall approach.

India, just weeks ago, seemed unlikely to defeat Australia in Perth. They were reeling from a 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, their first in 12 years, and were missing key batters Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill. Yet, against all odds, they secured a remarkable 295-run victory over Australia.

AUS vs IND Team Preview & Squads

Australia

Australia’s batting lineup has struggled this year, with everyone except Alex Carey averaging under 30 in Test cricket. The top seven batters’ average is better only than Bangladesh and West Indies. In terms of centuries, Australia has managed just two this year, while India scored the same number in the previous Test alone.

The silver lining for Australia is the upcoming day-night pink-ball Test, where they have an impressive record, winning 11 out of 12 matches. Their only defeat came earlier this year against West Indies at the Gabba, Brisbane, highlighting their vulnerability even in this format in 2024.

While Australia’s bowling remains world-class, their batters appear lost, and facing a bowler like Bumrah only compounds their troubles. To stand a chance of leveling the series with a win in Adelaide, they will need an extraordinary batting performance against a confident Indian side.

Australia Squads

Australia

Alex Carey, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Sean Abbott, Mitchell Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Beau Webster, Pat Cummins, Scott Boland, Brendan Doggett, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood.

India

India made a bold call by excluding two of the world’s top all-rounders, R. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja, from their playing XI in Perth. After being bowled out for just 150 in the first innings, Indian fans must have braced for the worst. However, stand-in captain Jasprit Bumrah led from the front, dismantling Australia’s batting lineup. The rest of the bowling attack stepped up, restricting Australia to a mere 104 runs in their first innings. In response, India delivered a masterclass in batting during their second innings, setting the tone for a dominant performance.

Yashasvi Jaiswal, and more crucially, Virat Kohli, both scored centuries, with Kohli once again showcasing his affinity for Adelaide, a venue where he has repeatedly excelled. While India’s batting clicked, it is the bowlers who hold the key to winning Test matches. Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s most critical player in this game.

The pink ball’s prolonged swing and shine are likely to enhance Bumrah’s lethal effectiveness. Having been the Player of the Match in the previous Test, he will be the biggest threat to Australia once again. With a chance to make history and secure vital points for the World Test Championship final qualification, IND is unlikely to give Australia any room for recovery. Expect a fiercely determined Indian side to leave no stone unturned in Adelaide.

India Squads

India

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, Sarfaraz Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, Devdutt Padikkal, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Deep, Virat Kohli, and Washington Sundar.

Australia vs India outfield report

Adelaide Oval Adelaide

The Adelaide Oval is primarily a bat-first location. The teams in first place have won 40 of the 63 Test matches that have concluded in an outright outcome at this location, while the teams in second place have won 23. At this location, first-inning totals are typically greater.

The start of the Test match could be threatened by the conditions on the day of the play at Adelaide Oval. Given that this is a day-night test and the weather indicates that there may be some early thunderstorms, it is a good thing that the start time has been postponed.

It is a batter’s paradise and one of the most exquisite cricket grounds in the world.  

Australia vs India Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last five matches, AUS won two of them and IND won two.

Australia vs India Prediction

Cricket analysts predict Australia has a 57% chance of winning. 

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.