After an enthralling encounter in Perth which went India's way, it's time for the much-anticipated pink-ball Test in Adelaide, where Australia would be desperate to restore the parity. Will the change in the ball's colour bring a change in fortune for Pat Cummins' men? We’re yet to see. India, meanwhile, will be bolstered by the presence of Rohit Sharma, who will take the captaincy duties back from Jasprit Bumrah. There's something about the pink-ball test that raises intrigue. Since not many matches are played with pink ball, it always brings a sense of uncertainty.
When Was the First Pink Ball Test Played?
It's been nine years since the first pink ball Test was played, between Australia and New Zealand, in 2015. It was a low-scoring affair which Australia won by three wickets. Their first defeat ever in this format came this year only, when they succumbed to the West Indies, falling short of the target by nine runs. What makes Australia dominant in these conditions is their mastery to score big totals in the first innings, and let bowlers wreak havoc. Toss is always a big factor in the pink ball Test, with a team batting first winning ten out of twelve matches.
What Are Australia’s Chances of Levelling the Series?
Although Australia will be heading to this match without their Josh Hazlewood, they remain a very potent bowling force. In 12 day-night Tests, pacers have claimed 322 victims, while spinners have only managed 69. To deal with the likes of Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc will be a threatening proposition for the Indian batters. Moreover, Australia have played more pink ball Tests than any other opponents, so they are well-acquainted with the conditions and can adapt quickly.
When will the Adelaide Test Between India & Australia Begin?
Since it's a day-night match, the fans in India will not have to wake before dawn's first light to catch the action. The match will begin at 9:30 AM IST.
Where to watch the Adelaide Test Between India & Australia Begin?
The second Test between India & Australia will be telecasted at Star Sports. The live streaming of the game will be available at Hotstar.
India squad for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (Wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant (Wk), KL Rahul, Harshit Rana, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
Australia Test squad for Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25
Pat Cummins (c), Scott Boland, Alex Carey (wk), Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitch Marsh, Nathan McSweeney, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Beau Webster.
