IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Preview, prediction and probable XI

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Preview, prediction and probable XI

After a horrible outing in the first Test in Adelaide, Team India would be eager to get back on track in the Boxing Day Test which is going to start on December 26 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. This time the team would be without Virat Kohli, who has flown back to India for the birth of his first child. This means Ajinkya Rahane is set to lead the side in the second Test.

Preview

One of the best Test teams in the world got all-out on just 36 will be remembered for years to come. India might have had a forgettable outing in Adelaide but they still have three chances to prove their worth. One of them is the next Test in Melbourne. It is going to be an early start which means a side would want to bowl first with a red kookaburra ball. However, the pitch at the MCG is expected to slow down from the second day itself.

Though Kohli’s unavailability can hamper team’s combination, players like Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have a great chance to show their class. Another setback for India is the injury to Mohammad Shami, who has been ruled out for the rest of the series. Furthermore, It won’t be surprising to see a few changes in the squad.

The home side would once again be having an edge in this test due to their tremendous record. Indians would have to make sure that if they bat first, a good total on the board is the only way to put Aussies under pressure.

Prediction

Though India won the Melbourne Test in their last outing. The scenario here is quite different with the inclusion of Steve Smith and David Warner. The return of the SRH skipper keeps the home side much above the visitors. Australia is our pick.

Probable XI

India: Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, KL Rahul, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Hanuma Vihari, Rishabh Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj

Australia: Joe Burns, David Warner, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Matthew Wade, Tim Paine (C/WK), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Josh Hazlewood.

TV and live streaming details

TV: Sony Sports Network

Live Streaming: Sony Liv

Image Credits: DNA India

Nawang Chugh

I call myself as one of the biggest Sachin Tendulkar fans in this world. Watched every single game when he played but was completely away from the sport for couple of months, when he hung up his boots in 2013. I believe that Cricket is an emotion and penning down my thoughts towards the game is what I'm known for. Cheers to life and Cricket..

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