Adelaide Oval, Pitch Report Ahead of AUS vs IND 2nd Test

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The second Test between Australia and India will be played at the historic Adelaide Oval. After winning the first match in Perth by a massive margin of 295 runs, India will be looking to carry forward their momentum. This Test match is a day-night game, played with the pink ball, which brings its own set of challenges and excitement.

Australia has a strong record in pink-ball matches at the Adelaide Oval. They have played seven such games here and won all of them, making them the favorites on this surface. On the other hand, India has had bad memories of pink-ball Tests, including their collapse to just 36 runs in Adelaide.

Adelaide Oval Pitch Report: Batting or Bowling Friendly?

The pitch at Adelaide Oval is different from the ones in Perth or Brisbane. It does not have as much pace or bounce, making it less intimidating for batters. However, it does assist fast bowlers in the early stages of the game when the ball is new. The pink ball, which has a shiny surface, swings more under lights, giving an edge to bowlers in the evening session.

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For batters, patience will be the key. Once set, they can score runs easily, but they need to be cautious during the first few overs. Bowlers must focus on bowling fuller lengths near the off-stump to trouble the batters.

As the game progresses, the pitch begins to wear out, especially on the fourth and fifth days. This brings spinners into the picture. Teams winning the toss often choose to bat first to make the most of the early batting-friendly conditions.

How the Pink Ball Affects the Game?

The pink ball behaves differently from the traditional red ball. It skids more on the surface and swings more during the evening sessions. The grass cover on the pitch at Adelaide Oval will make the pink ball even harder to handle for batters.

India might consider bringing in Akash Deep for Harshit Rana in this match. While Harshit has performed well so far, Akash’s ability to extract extra movement from the pink ball could be crucial.

Adelaide Oval: Ground Stats and Test Records

• Matches Played: 85
• Matches Won Batting 1st: 41
• Matches Won Batting 2nd: 24
• Average 1st Innings Score: 379
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 346
• Average 3rd Innings Score: 268
• Average 4th Innings Score: 208

Historically, teams that win the toss have not always had a significant advantage here, with only three out of six day-night Tests being won by the toss-winner. Teams batting first in day-night Tests have a better success rate, winning three out of six matches.

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