How Indias Undefeated Streak Sets the Stage at Adelaide Oval

ByAnupam Pandey,SportsCafe Editor

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The second ODI match of the India tour of Australia will be played tomorrow at the Adelaide Oval. With Australia winning the first game, India has a chance to level the series. The team enters its next game at the Adelaide Oval, being undefeated in the last five ODIs at this ground.

How India’s Undefeated Streak Sets the Stage at Adelaide Oval.

The India tour of Australia did not have a good start for the Indian cricket team. Losing the first match by 7 wickets, the team now prepares for the second game at the Adelaide Oval. It is a must-win game for the Indian team if they want to maintain

A win in the next game would level the series, taking it all down to the last game on 25 October. The second game is being played at the Adelaide Oval, a ground which holds happy memories for the Indian cricket team. It should be noted that India has not lost any of its last five ODI games at this ground, winning four and one ending in a tie.

1. India tour of Australia, 2nd ODI: 2019

The last time India played an ODI match at this ground, it was against Australia in 2019. Moreover, it was also the second ODI of the series, with Australia winning the first one. Australia took the home ground advantage and batted first in this game. The team managed to score 298/9, with Shaun Marsh scoring 131, and Maxwell scoring 48.

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In response, the Indian team had its own fireworks from the start. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan gave a dominant start to the team. This was followed by Virat Kohli scoring 104 runs during the chase. MS Dhoni later went on to finish this game by scoring 55 runs off 54 balls, as India won the match by 6 wickets and 4 balls remaining.

2. India vs Pakistan: 2015 World Cup

In the 2015 World Cup, India had to start its campaign against Pakistan, making the El Clásico clash at the Adelaide Oval. India was able to win the toss in this game and they decided to bat first. Rohit Sharma lost his wicket early, but Shikhar Dhawan and Virat Kohli handled the team's innings. Shikhar Dhawan scored 73, as Virat Kohli smashed a ton, which helped India score 300/7.

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In return, Pakistan fell prey to the Indian bowling line-up. Ahmed Shehzad and Misbah-ul-Haq were able to put up a fight, but they could not sustain it for long. Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, and Mohit Sharma took 8 wickets combined, helping India to win this match by 76 runs. Virat Kohli received the POTM in this match also.

3. Sri Lanka vs India: Commonwealth Bank Series 2012

India had its only tie match recently at the Adelaide Oval against Sri Lanka. This also happened during the Commonwealth Bank Series, when both teams faced each other in the fifth match of the series. Sri Lanka batted first in this game and scored 236 runs for the loss of 9 wickets. Dinesh Chandimal (81) and Mahela Jayawardene (43), played a crucial role in their innings.

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In return, India had a strong start to the chase, with Gautam Gambhir leading the line-up. He scored 91 runs off 106 balls, despite wickets falling quickly from the other end. MS Dhoni maintained his calm and scored 58 runs off 69 balls, which helped India to score 236/9. This match resulted in a tie, as MS Dhoni won the POTM award.

4. India vs Australia: Commonwealth Bank Series 2012

Gautam Gambhir, India's Head Coach, has also shown his masterclass at the Adelaide Oval. It happened in the 4th match of the Commonwealth Bank Series 2012, when India and Australia faced each other. Australia batted first in this game and posted a total of 269 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Peter Forrest (66) and David Hussey (72) powered the team to reach this total.

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India was given a strong start by Gautam Gambhir to chase down this total. Gambhir scored 92 runs off 111 balls, and he was assisted by Rohit Sharma (33) and Suresh Raina (38). MS Dhoni finished the chase by scoring 44 runs off 58 balls, as India won the game by 4 wickets. Gautam Gambhir received the POTM award in this match.

5. India vs Sri Lanka: Commonwealth Bank of 2008

India had its fifth-last clash at the Adelaide Oval during the Commonwealth Bank Series 2008. This was against Sri Lanka, and they were able to win the toss to send India into the field first. While the Indian bowlers had the upper hand, Sri Lanka scored just 238 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Kumar Sangakkara scored 128 while Mahela Jayawardene scored 71 runs.

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India did not have a good start during the chase, as the team stood at 35/3 in 11.4 overs. Rohit Sharma played a knock of 24 runs, after which Yuvraj Singh and MS Dhoni played together to chase down the total. Yuvraj Singh scored 76 runs off 70 balls, while Dhoni stood at 50 runs off 68 balls. In the end, India won the game by 2 wickets, as Sangakkara received the POTM award.