Rain played spoilsport in the first ODI between and India in Perth. The start-stop play not only frustrated the fans, but also didn’t allow India to have any momentum in the innings.
Eventually, the Men in Blue could only score 136/9 in 26 overs. The of the series is very important, especially for India, who are 1-0 down in the series and face a must-win situation to stay alive, and they’d hope that the weather stays clear at Adelaide Oval.
Fortunately, the weather looks good for the important clash. There is rain predicted in Adelaide on the eve of the Australia Vs India 2nd ODI, but the weather looks promising for the game day, with less than 10 percent chance of rain. There will be a bit of cloud cover throughout the day, but is it not expected to bring heavy rain like Perth, but occasional passing showers can’t be ruled out.
Adelaide Oval Pitch Report
The surface at Adelaide Oval is one of the best to bat in Australia. It’s flat, and the bounce is true, making it very feasible for the batters. This is also one venue in Australia where spinners are a big threat, and it would please the Indians to play in Adelaide as they have a better spin attack, and it somewhat puts them slightly ahead than the hosts.
All Eyes On Rohit Sharma-Virat Kohli
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma didn’t have a great outing in the first game. Rohit was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood for eight while Virat Kohli fell to Mitchell Starc for a duck. The second ODI is a big game for both veterans, who are facing a do-or die situation in terms of their ODI careers. Kohli and Rohit have sights set on the World Cup 2027 squad, but their performance in the Australia series will decide whether they’ll be considered for the following series or left out.