India and Australia will renew their rivalry in the day-night encounter starting in Adelaide on Friday, December 6th. Rohit Sharma will return to captaincy duties after missing the opening test in Perth.
The match between both the teams will be played with the pink ball and it promises to be an epic battle with India having their noses ahead. Australia have dominated the pink test and India is looking to breach the fortress in Adelaide.
Having already practised with a pink ball during the warmup fixture against Prime Minister XI, India will be aiming to upset Australia on their turf yet again.
Reasons why Team India is likely to win the Pink Ball Test?
Jasprit Bumrah’s terrific form with the ball
Bumrah who took eight wickets in the Perth Test and once again he is likely to rattle the Australian batting lineup with his pace and bounce. Bumrah’s growing reputation as one of the best bowlers of all time might put mental pressure on the Australian team by the end of the series.
Kohli, Rahul & Jaiswal Factor
In the Perth Test, the Indian trio of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal really impressed. Kohli who was struggling with form delivered when it mattered the most with a fine century. KL Rahul after being dropped from the team justified his selection in the opening test with match-winning knocks.
Jaiswal matched the standards that were being set on his maiden tour. If the pitch in Adelaide is balanced, India can expect at least one of these players to make a big score.
R Ashwin’s handy record at Adelaide
R ashwin has been warming the bench eversince the emergence of Washington Sundar. However, expect changed in playing XI for the Adelaide test and it is all likely that Suyndar could make way for Ashwin.
Ashwin, has taken 16 wickets in 3 matches played at Adelaide at an economy of 2.64. Ashwin will look to build on his tally if included in India’s squad for the upcoming day-night Test against Australia, starting December 6
