The 2nd Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to begin on December 6, 2024, at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The match will be a day-night Test and will run from December 6 to December 10, 2024.
Teams Overview
India
India is coming off a dominant performance in the first Test, where they defeated Australia by 295 runs in Perth. The team has a strong batting lineup and a formidable bowling attack. Key players include Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Washington Sundar, and Jasprit Bumrah.
Australia
Australia, on the other hand, struggled in the first Test, particularly with their batting. They will be looking to bounce back in this match. Key players include Pat Cummins (captain), Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.
Key Players
India
- Rohit Sharma (Captain): A solid and experienced opener.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: Scored a century on the first test and set the tone for India’s victory.
- Virat Kohli: He has a strong record in Australia and is a key player for India.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Led the bowling attack on the first test with impressive figures.
- Rishabh Pant: The X-factor in the middle order with his counter-attacking style.
Australia
- Pat Cummins (Captain): Experienced fast bowler and leader of the team.
- Mitchell Starc: A key member of the pace attack with the ability to trouble batters.
- Nathan Lyon: The experienced off-spinner who can be a match-winner.
- Steve Smith: A top-order batsman with a strong record in Test cricket.
- Alex Carey (Wicketkeeper): Important for both his batting and keeping skills.
Head-to-Head
India and Australia have faced each other in 100 Test matches so far. Australia won 31 matches, while India won 28, and 41 games ended in a draw. Australia currently leads the head-to-head record.
Probable Playing XI
India
- Rohit Sharma (c)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul
- Rishabh Pant (wk)
- Washington Sundar
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Mohammed Siraj
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Prasidh Krishna
Australia
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Travis Head
- Usman Khawaja
- Marnus Labuschagne
- Steve Smith
- Mitchell Marsh
- Alex Carey (wk)
- Josh Inglis
- Mitchell Starc
- Josh Hazlewood
- Nathan Lyon
Live Streaming
India:
- TV Channel: Sony Pictures Network (Specific channel to be announced)
- Live Streaming: SonyLIV app and website
Pakistan:
- TV Channel: Asports
- Live Streaming: Tamasha App, Tapmad
Pitch Report
Adelaide Oval is known for its batting-friendly pitch, especially during day-night Tests. The pink ball tends to swing and seam early on, but the pitch usually flattens out as the match progresses, making it a good venue for batters to score big runs.
Probable Scenarios
- India Dominates: Given their strong performance in the first Test and the batting-friendly pitch, India could dominate the match again.
- Australia Bounces Back: Australia could improve their batting performance and put up a better fight, especially if their bowlers continue to perform well.
- Draw: With the possibility of rain and the challenging pitch conditions, the match could end in a draw.
Match Predictions
India is the favourite to win the second Test, given their strong performance in the first match and the batting-friendly conditions at Adelaide Oval. However, Australia will be looking to bounce back and put up a better fight.
