• IND vs AUS 2nd Test Match: Predicted playing XI, live streaming details, weather and pitch report

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    IND vs AUS 2nd Test Match: Predicted playing XI, live streaming details, weather and pitch report

    After his outstanding performance in the Nagpur Test, when he scored in the 80s, Axar Patel surged into the top 10 of the ICC rankings of Test all-rounders for the first time. 


    Digital Desk: India is bursting with confidence after their spectacular victory in the first Test, which they won by innings and 132 runs. As a result of his outstanding performance at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, where he scored 70 runs and claimed seven wickets, including a five-wicket haul in the first innings, Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match.


    After his outstanding performance in the Nagpur Test, when he scored in the 80s, Axar Patel surged into the top 10 of the ICC rankings of Test all-rounders for the first time. The addition of Shreyas Iyer, who has recovered from a back injury and rejoined the team, has further strengthened the Indian team.


    If the Australians are to make a comeback after a poor batting performance in the series opener, they have a lot of work to do. Although Pat Cummins, the captain, hasn't ruled out the idea of Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green playing, they are expected to be in be fully fit. The Australians will need to put up every possible effort if they are to turn the tide and make a victorious comeback with the team's morale at an all-time low.

     

    Match Details

    India vs Australia, 2nd Test Match Border-Gavaskar Trophy

    Date and Time: 17th February 2023, 9:30 AM (IST)

    Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi 


    IND vs AUS 2nd Test, weather report

    The sun will be out and the playing conditions will be comfortable because there is no chance of rain falling for the entire game. It will be a comfortable 29 degrees Celsius, which is perfect for outdoor sports.


    IND vs AUS 2nd Test, Pitch report

    The Delhi playing surface has historically favoured spin bowlers. It is anticipated that the track's condition would deteriorate over time. After winning the toss, teams should generally choose to bat first.


    India vs Australia Probable XIs


    India: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj


    Australia: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Matt Renshaw/Cameron Green, Peter Handscomb, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Scott Boland/Ashton Agar.