Australia vs India, 2nd ODI Preview | Australia look to extend their lead

India, meanwhile, will need to show more composure with the bat. Their top order, including Gill, Kohli, and Rohit Sharma, looked unsettled in the first game, and the team struggled to build partnerships. The second ODI will be a test of how the new leadership responds to early pressure in foreign conditions.

The Adelaide Oval promises a more balanced pitch than Perth, favoring both batters and bowlers. Although Kuldeep Yadav didn’t feature in the first game, India’s spin options, led by Axar Patel, could become more influential if the surface slows down later in the innings.

Form Guide

Australia head into the second ODI in red-hot form, unbeaten in their last five matches across formats with four convincing wins and one no result. Travis Head continues to set the tone at the top, while captain Mitchell Marsh has led with authority and intent. Their pace attack, featuring Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, remains a constant threat through all phases.

India, meanwhile, have also been in good touch, winning four of their last five matches overall. However, their campaign in this series started on a shaky note, with the batting failing to convert starts and the bowlers struggling for early breakthroughs. The visitors will look to experienced hands like Virat Kohli and KL Rahul to bring stability and spark a strong response in Adelaide.

• Australia: W W NR W W

• India: L W W W W

Australia vs India Head-to-Head

The rivalry between Australia and India in ODIs remains one of the most competitive in world cricket. Over the years, the two sides have played numerous thrilling encounters. As of now, Australia lead the overall head-to-head record with 85 wins, while India have 58 victories.

Recent meetings have been more evenly contested, but Australia’s advantage at home, particularly in venues like Adelaide, continues to make them the favorites. India’s last ODI win in Adelaide came during the 2019 series, when Virat Kohli scored a match-winning century.

• Australia 85-58 India

In the last five ODIs between these teams, Australia have won three, while India have claimed two victories. The series remains tightly poised, but Australia’s home advantage could prove decisive once again.

Pitch and Weather

The Adelaide Oval surface traditionally offers true bounce and even pace early on, making it ideal for stroke play. Fast bowlers often enjoy the early overs before the pitch settles, while spinners tend to find grip in the second half of the innings.

The weather forecast for match day is warm and clear, with temperatures hovering around 30°C and no rain expected. The dry conditions will aid seam movement in the first innings and may help spinners later. Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first to exploit the early swing under daylight conditions.

Team News

Both teams are expected to stick close to their current line-ups, with a few tactical adjustments possible depending on pitch behaviour.Australia’s captain Mitchell Marsh will lead a side featuring aggressive top-order batting from Travis Head and Matthew Short, backed by Matt Renshaw and wicket-keeper Alex Carey. Their bowling attack, anchored by Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood, is supplemented by seamers Nathan Ellis and Mitchell Owen.For India, Shubman Gill leads the side, with batting spearheaded by Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer. The team also includes KL Rahul as wicket-keeper, and young talent Nitish Kumar Reddy. The bowling unit features Mohammed Siraj leading the pace attack and spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. Their XI looks like:

• Australia (probable): Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey (wk), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.

• India (probable): Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj.

Broadcasting Platforms

The second ODI between Australia and India will be broadcast live across multiple platforms. Viewers in India can follow the match on Star Sports Network and Jio+ Hotstar, while Australian fans can tune in to Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.

For global audiences, real-time updates and commentary will be available on ESPN CricInfo, and full highlights will be posted on the official YouTube channels of Cricket Australia.