Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are once again in the spotlight as the two mainstays face tremendous pressure to resume their scoring ways in the Adelaide Oval’s second ODI against Australia.
In Perth, the returning superstars were unable to make an impression with the bat; Rohit only managed eight runs, and Kohli did not even open his account.
Both players will be keen to contribute because their futures are on the line. They will try to take advantage of every chance, gain momentum, and record high scores to solidify their positions since they are determined to show themselves.
After taking over from Rohit in the 50-over format, Shubman Gill, who struggled with the bat during his first ODI captaincy appearance, would also be eager to score a lot and record his first victory. Since they lacked a middle-overs wicket-taking option in the first ODI in Perth, India may try to add Kuldeep Yadav to the playing XI.
India’s white-ball balance is still unsteady due to Hardik Pandya’s absence, which has been particularly noticeable in Australia.
Pandya is a vital all-around player that the club really lacks because of his explosive middle-order batting and deft fielding in addition to his medium-pace bowling, which can reach speeds of up to 140 km/h. While he was away, Nitish Kumar Reddy made his debut in Perth. He did not have much of an impact with the ball, but he made a vital cameo further down the order.
When and where to watch India vs Australia 2nd ODI in India?
The first ODI between India and Australia will have a live telecast on the Star Sports Network from 9:00 AM IST. The toss will take place at 8:30 AM IST. The fans can live stream the match on the JioHotsar app.