The stage is set for the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024 as India takes on Australia at the iconic Adelaide Oval starting Friday, December 6. After a resounding 295-run victory in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team, led by Jasprit Bumrah, aims to maintain their dominance. With Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returning to the playing XI, India looks even stronger heading into this pink-ball Test.
Adelaide Weather Report
The weather in Adelaide presents some concerns for the opening day of the Test. According to AccuWeather.com:
- December 6 (Day 1):
- A chance of rain around 12 PM local time (47% probability).
- Thunderstorms predicted at 1 PM local time (51% probability).
- Conditions are expected to improve during the toss (2 PM local time, 9 AM IST) with only a 15% chance of rain.
- Days 2 to 4: Bright and sunny, ideal for cricket.
- Day 5: Light showers may disrupt play if the match goes the distance.
Adelaide Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval pitch promises to challenge batters, particularly during the twilight and night sessions, where swing and bounce will favor the bowlers. Spinners are likely to thrive in the later stages of the game as the pitch deteriorates. India’s pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Harshit Rana will be key in exploiting the conditions, while Australia’s batters must brace for a stern test.
Team News and Possible Playing XIs
India
India sees the return of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, while Dhruv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal are set to miss out. The lineup looks formidable, with Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant anchoring the middle order, supported by an in-form bowling attack.
Probable XI:
KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Reddy, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Mohammed Siraj.
Australia
Australia faces a setback with pacer Josh Hazlewood ruled out due to a low-grade left-side injury. Scott Boland replaces him in the squad, adding depth to their pace attack.
Probable XI:
Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
Live Streaming Details
The India vs Australia second Test will be broadcast live on Star Sports:
- Channels: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Tamil HD, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Telugu HD, and Star Sports 1 Kannada.
- Start Time: 9:20 AM IST.
Fans can also stream the match live on Disney+ Hotstar.
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