AUS vs IND 2nd Test, Prediction & Betting Tips
Australia humiliated India in the Adelaide Test and Ajinkya Rahane’s men will will be determined to salvage their lost pride when they take on the hosts in the crucial Boxing day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The match scheduled to get underway on 26th December at 10:30 local time.
India wouldn’t have anticipated the humiliation that Australia handed them in the first Test. They were bowled out for their lowest score in history of the game and now have a mammoth task of halting the Australian juggernaut. With their back against the wall, will they be able to do that? It’s looks difficult but definitely they’re a team capable of bouncing back.
If reports are to be believed Australia is most likely to field the same XI for the Boxing Day test as David Warner and Sean Abbott has been ruled out for the next game as well. As we saw in the first Test, there are some vulnerabilities in the Australian batting line up which India could exploit. But with no Shami, and Bumrah not in the best of form, it’s won’t be that easy.
Joe Burns got himself a brisk half century in the second innings which is a good sign. Similarly, Tim Paine’s fighting knock in the first inning will also boost Australia’s confidence. Even though Steven Smith and Marnus Labuschagne didn’t had the best of the match, we all know that they’ll come back stronger in the next game.
The bowling was ruthless in the first match and will continue to pose a stern challenge to the Indian batting. Overall, Australia looks very strong to go 2-0 up in the series.
For India, things are not looking very promising. Their skipper and their main batsmen Virat Kohli has returned to India for the birth of their first child. They suffered another massive blow after their ace pacer Mohammed Shami suffered a wrist fracture in the first match and has been ruled out of the series.
The loss of Shami is even a bigger issue for Ajinkya Rahane as with Bumrah not in the best of form, their bowling looks very bleak.
India have announced their playing XI ahead of the Test match and there are plenty of changes. Shubhman Gill will make his Test debut and will replace Prithvi Shaw. Ravindra Jadeja will also make a cut into the team as a specialist all rounder. Mohammed Siraj will replace Mohammed Shami while Rishabh Pant will get an opportunity in place of Wriddhiman Saha. Indian batting is not in the best of form and against a quality Australian bowling, things won’t be easy. If India have to challenge Australia, Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane will have to play a big role.
Overall, the balance of the match is heavily tilted in favour of Australia but India is a class team and we expect them to perform better in the next game.
AUS vs IND Live Streaming
India tour Australia can be watched live on Sony SIX, Sony TEN 1 and Sony TEN 3 in India. National broadcaster Doordarshan will also telecast the ODI and T-20 series from the tour.
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AUS vs IND Toss Prediction
Toss will be very crucial. Melbourne has always been a bat first wicket and skippers will be looking to the same if they win the toss.
Weather Report
The weather is very promising for the first three days while some showers are expected on Day 4 of the Test match.
Pitch Report
Melbourne is one of the best wickets to bat on in Australia but this time the pitch curators might leave a little more grass on the wicket which may cause some trouble to the batsmen
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Australia vs India 2nd Test
Australia Team News & Playing 11
AUS Team News
Australia are likely to field the same XI for this Test as the duo of David Warner and Sean Abbott has been ruled out of the second match as well.
AUS Key Players
- Steve Smith - Steve Smith has a fabulous record against India and even though he missed out in the first match, he’s expected to come back stronger in the next match.
- Marnus Labuschagne - Marnus Labuschagne is another batsmen who’s been exceptional in the Tests. He looked good in the second inning of the Test match and will aim for a even bigger knock in the second Test.
- Pat Cummins - Pat Cummins will lead Australia’s charge with the ball. He swings the ball at pace and with some extra bounce of the Melbourne wicket, he’ll pose a stern challenge to the Indian batsmen.
AUS Team Form
Australia looks to be on a roll at the moment. They thrashed India in the Adelaide Test and looks good to go 2-0 up in the Test series. Players like Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne and Matthew Wade have some decent form behind them.
Australia Predicted Playing 11
Matthew Wade, Joe Burns, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Tim Paine(C/WK), Cameron Green, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood
India Team News & Playing 11
IND Team News
India are all set to make plenty of changes for the second Test. Virat Kohli, who’s return back to India and Mohammed Shami, who’s a fractured wrist are two confirmed changes. They’ll be replaced by Shubhman Gill and Mohammed Siraj. Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant are also set to replace Prithvi Shaw and Wriddhiman Saha .
IND Key Players
- Ajinkya Rahane - Ajinkya Rahane has a fabulous record in Australia and in the absence of Virat Kohli, he have a big responsibilty on his shoulders. He’ll have to play a big role if India are to challenge Australia.
- Chetshwar Pujara - Cheteshwar Pujara was the star of the Indian batting in their last series win in Australia. He’ll be looking to replicate his success this time around as well.
- Jasprit Bumrah - 2020 has not been the best year for Jasprit Bumrah but we all know that he’s a quality bowler and can trouble the Australian batting.
IND Team Form
After losing 2-0 to New Zealand in Tests, India were thrashed by Australia y 8 wickets in Adelaide. Players like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara will have to play a big role for India but they’re not in the best of form.
India Predicted Playing 11
Shubhman Gill, Mayank Agarwal, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane(C), Hanuma Vihari, Ravindra Jadeja,R ishabh Pant (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav
Australia vs India Head to Head
Australia have a great record against India in tests
AUS vs IND Head to Head Stats in Tests
| Matches Played |
AUS Won |
IND Won |
Tie |
Draw |
| 99 |
43 |
28 |
1 |
27 |
🏆 Australia vs India Prediction
Australia will be very confident after a scintillating victory in the last game. Without Kohli, India’s batting looks vulnerable while the loss of Mohammed Shami has sucked venom of their bowling attack. Australia are big favorites for this match.
Dec 26, 2020
05:00 IST / 0:30 GMT
Melbourne Cricket Ground - Melbourne, Australia
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