India vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Match Preview, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Players to Watch Out

The three matches ODI series of India vs Australia  after a disappointing start , india will look to bounce back in 2nd ODI at Adelaide oval on 23rd October , Australia lead the series 1-0 after commanding victory in opening encounter at Perth.

Team Preview 

India batting collapse in the first ODI , will hope for strong Start from shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma while Virat Kohli needs to rediscover his touch in Adelaide ,a venue where his average over 60 in ODI.

In middle order Shreyas Iyer, kl Rahul alongwith Axar Patel are key to stabilize the innings , Nitish Rana will play crucial role at lower order. Kuldeep yadav might be bringing back in  place of Washington Sundar to add more wicket taking option in the middle overs . While Arshdeep Singh and Mohammad Siraj lead the pace attack get support from Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy.

On the other hand Australia enter in second ODI with supreme confidence Mitchell Marsh continues to shine as leader guiding the team with bat the pace trio Starc, Hazlewood and Ellis was exceptional in Perth , exploiting every bit of seam movement.

While marnus Labuschagne and Alex Carey back in Squad who missed first ODI expected to play in this match both provide stability in middle order ability to anchor the innings  rotate strike punishing losse ball while Adam zampa spin provide balance.

India vs Australia Head to Head Records in ODIs

Total matches played: 153

Australia won: 85

India won: 58

No Results: 10

Pitch Report 

Adelaide surface is known for even bounce and batting friendly  nature. However pacers find some movement early of the Innings, may spinners comes into play in middle order  and find some grip.

Probable playing XIs 

India

Rohit Sharma, shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy,kuldeep yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Australia

Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitch owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Adam zampa

Player to watch out 

Virat Kohli: have fantastic record at Adelaide 244 runs average 61 in 4 matches, ability to anchor the innings and rotate the strike in middle overs makes him vital for the team.

Mohammad Siraj: will play a vital role in Adelaide specially with new ball and try to get early breakthroughs put pressure on Australian middle order.

Mitchell Marsh:  he is in supreme form at the moment, give aggressive Start set ton for the team, ability to rotate strike in middle overs and also play with fearless approach makes him crucial for the team.

Mitchell Starc: ability to Swing ball with new ball specially against right hander, and toe crushing yorker in death overs.

Prediction

Australia slightly favourites but India will look to bounce back, results is depend on how Indian top order performed in this match