The upcoming India vs Australia second Test at Adelaide promises to be a thriller after India’s dominant win in the first test. India enters the second Test brimming with confidence and eyeing another victory.
The second test will be played under the lights with the pink ball. Here’s an in-depth look at IND vs AUS 2nd Test Pre-match Analysis and Team Predictions for BGT 2024-25.
Australia vs India Test Head-to-Head
(Last 5 Matches)
| Result | Date |
|---|---|
| India won by 295 runs | 22 November 2024 |
| Australia won by 209 runs | 7 June 2023 |
| Match drawn | 9 March 2023 |
| Australia won by 9 wickets | 1 March 2023 |
| India won by 6 wickets | 17 February 2023 |
India Cricket Team in Pink Ball Test
Indian cricket team played their first pink ball test in 2019, hosting Bangladesh at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. India defeated Bangladesh to pass the first pink ball test with flying colors. To date, India has played four pink-ball Tests.
| Result | Opposition | Venue | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Won by innings & 46 runs | Bangladesh | Eden Gardens | 2019 |
| Lost by 8 wickets | Australia | Adelaide | 2020 |
| Won by 10 wickets | England | Ahmedabad | 2021 |
| Won by 238 runs | Sri Lanka | Bengaluru | 2022 |
India’s Key Stats and Records in Pink Ball Tests
- Highest Team Score: 347/9 declared (vs. Bangladesh, 2019)
- Lowest Team Score: 36 all out (vs. Australia, 2020)
- Leading Run-Scorer: Virat Kohli with 277 runs in four matches
- Leading Wicket-Taker: Ravichandran Ashwin with 18 wickets
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Australian Cricket Team in Pink Ball Test
When it comes to the day-night tests, Australia is one of the most successful teams. Since their first day-night Test against New Zealand at Adelaide in 2015, Australia has asserted dominance in this particular ball game. To date, they have won a total of 11 matches out of 12 in day-night tests.
Key Player Stats ahead of IND vs AUS 2nd Test basis recent form
Batsmen to watch out for
| Player | Team | Matches | Runs | Batting Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | AUS | 10 | 657 | 41.06 |
| Usman Khawaja | AUS | 10 | 599 | 31.53 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | IND | 10 | 1157 | 64.28 |
| Shubman Gill | IND | 8 | 737 | 56.69 |
Bowlers to watch out for
| Player | Team | Matches | Wickets | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | AUS | 10 | 38 | 46.18 |
| Nathan Lyon | AUS | 8 | 36 | 44.52 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | IND | 9 | 40 | 40.27 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | IND | 8 | 39 | 36.64 |
What happened in the last day-night test between India and Australia?
The last day-night test between India and Australia was in December 2020. It is remembered for the infamous 36 all-out as India was bowled out to their lowest total in Test cricket.
The match had begun with India getting to a respectable 244 in the first innings. In reply, Australia conceded India a lead of 53 runs, having bowled out for 191. The second innings of the test was embarrassing for India as Josh Hazlewood (5/8) ripped through Indian batting. With only 90 to get, Australia secured a comfortable 8-wicket victory.
What to Expect in India vs Australia 2024 day-night Test?
India vs Australia is arguably the biggest cricket rivalry. The fans are in for a treat when these two cricketing heavyweights lock horns in the day-night test at Adelaide, starting on 6 December 2024.
Rohit Sharma returns after missing the first test due to personal reasons, Virat Kohli is back in form and Yashasvi Jaiswal shining bright. India has an assured batting lineup heading into the contest. Pace trio have asserted dominance over the Aussies in their backyard and with Ravichandran Ashwin’s proven record with pink ball, India has all bases covered
On the other hand, Australia are banking on their pink ball track record and experienced bowlers. Aussies are a great exponent of pink ball’s extra swing and seam movement and present a new challenge before Indian batsmen. However, they will sorely miss Josh Hazlewood who has been ruled out with an injury.
One thing for sure, it will be a high-octane cricket contest between the equals. Make sure you tune in and witness history as it unfolds.
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What makes the Pink Ball Test different from the Red Ball test?
- Under lights: The traditional test cricket has always been played with the red ball (red cherry ball). The day-night test/pink ball test was played in 2015 to target white-ball audiences who enjoy watching cricket under lights.
- No Draws: There has not been any instance of a drawn match in day-night tests thus far. All pink-ball tests have produced results.
- Challenging Twilight Period: The players who have played in day-night tests often talk about how the transition between daylight and artificial lights proves challenging. During the twilight period, the batsmen often struggle with the visibility of the ball while the bowlers get more swing to pose threats to their counterparts.
PM XI vs India Practice Match Key Performances
India cricket team had thorough practice at a pink-ball warm-up against the Prime Minister XI at Manuka Oval. After a washed-out Day 1 of the two-day match, it was a 50-over-a-side match.
India would be pleased with performances like Harshit Rana’s 4/44, Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 50, Yashasvi Jaiswal’s 45, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s 42 off 32 balls and Washington Sundar’s unbeaten 42. With much-needed practice, India looks sharp and acclimatized for the Adelaide day-night Test against Australia.
Probable Australia Playing XI
Nathan McSweeney, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Alex Carey, Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins, Natan Lyon, Scott Boland
Australia’s Test Squad
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Brendan Doggett, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster
Probable India Playing XI
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Nitish Reddy, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah
India’s Test Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Jasprit Bumrah (vc), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravi Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Devdutt Padikkal
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