Following their historic win in the first Test in Perth, India will take on Australia in the pink-ball Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test in Adelaide starting on Friday, December 6, 2024, at 9:30 AM IST.
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India have displayed immense potential under Jasprit Bumrah‘s leadership, with both bat and ball. Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s record-breaking run laid the groundwork for the series. Along with him, icons like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul also showcased top form and will aim to deliver similar performances. While Rishabh Pant energises the middle order. The pace attack of Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will be critical when it comes to handling the new ball. With Rohit Sharma returning to lead India, the second Test will be another interesting chapter in India’s longstanding rivalry with Australia.
On the other hand, the home unit, led by Pat Cummins, will aim to fix its faults from the first Test. To compete with India’s formidable bowling attack, the hosts would need better performances from batters like Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne. Furthermore, to prevent India from scoring, Australia’s bowling unit, which now also includes Scott Boland along with Mitchell Starc, will strive to take early breakthroughs. With them, Nathan Lyon will also play a crucial role in breaking apart pairings.
Head-to-Head:
Both teams have played 108 Test matches against each other, with India winning 33 and Australia winning 45. 29 matches ended in draws, whereas one concluded in a tie.
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