The stage shifts to Adelaide as Australia and India lock horns in the second ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, October 23. The hosts, motivated by their win in the opener, will look to seal the contest, while India will be keen to level the series in style.

Mitchell Marsh’s Australia looked in commanding form during the first ODI in Perth, comfortably chasing the DLS-adjusted target of 132 with seven wickets in hand. In Adelaide, they’ll face a stronger challenge from India’s batters, especially with no rain expected to disrupt play as it did in the opening game.

It wasn’t the start Shubman Gill had hoped for in his first ODI as India’s captain, as Australia proved too strong in Perth. But with everything to play for in Adelaide, the visitors will be eager to hit back and force a series decider in Sydney.

AUS vs IND match prediction

Scenario 1
Australia win the toss and opt to bat first
60-70: Powerplay
300-310: Final score
Australia win the match
Scenario 2
India win the toss and opt to bat first
60-80: Powerplay
300-330:Final score
India win the match

Pitch Report

Adelaide Oval’s surface promises a balanced battle between batters and bowlers. The pitch offers consistent bounce and carry, aiding pacers early on, while batters benefit from the true nature of the wicket and a lightning-fast outfield. With conditions favouring fluent stroke play, a score of 300-plus could prove decisive.

AUS vs IND Probable Top Performers

Key Batter to Watch Out For: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli’s return to international cricket didn’t go as expected, as the star batter fell for an eight-ball duck to Mitchell Starc in Perth. Despite the early setback, Kohli’s stellar record in ODIs on Australian soil suggests a strong comeback is on the horizon. With his hunger for runs and proven class, the Indian maestro remains a player to watch out for in Thursday’s high-voltage encounter.

Key Bowler to Watch Out For: Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood was simply brilliant in Perth, breaking India’s backbone early by removing Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer. His accuracy and control underlined why he’s one of the world’s best. As the series moves to Adelaide, his consistency makes him the bowler India’s top order will fear most.

AUS vs IND : Predicted Playing 11s

India : Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Phillippe (WK), Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Owen, Cooper Connolly, Nathan Ellis, Matt Kuhnemann