The second Test match of the iconic Border Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia is all set to kick off on Friday at the Adelaide Oval. After India's convincing win in the series opener, Pat Cummins and his team will be looking to bounce back and level the series. On the other hand, a win for India will not only give them a 2-0 lead in the series but also increase their chances of securing a historic hat-trick of series wins on Australian soil. Both teams are expected to make a few changes in their playing XI for the much-anticipated match.
Australia, India Clash in Second Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The second Test of the iconic Border-Gavaskar Trophy is set to commence on Friday at Adelaide Oval, pitting India and Australia against each other once more. After India's dominant victory in the series opener, both teams will be eager to make their mark in this highly anticipated match.
Background
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy is a Test cricket rivalry between India and Australia, named after legendary captains Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border. The two teams have a rich history of intense contests, with Australia holding a slight advantage in the overall series record (33 wins to India's 27).
Current Series
In the first Test at Nagpur, India outplayed Australia comprehensively, registering an innings and 132-run victory. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja combined to take 16 wickets, while Rohit Sharma and Cheteshwar Pujara starred with half-centuries.
For Australia, Pat Cummins will be under pressure to inspire his team to a comeback in Adelaide. The visitors are expected to make several changes to their lineup, potentially bringing in Scott Boland to strengthen their bowling attack.
India's Dominance in Australia
India has been remarkably successful in Test series on Australian soil in recent years. In 2018-19, they became the first Asian team to win a Test series in Australia. In 2020-21, they repeated the feat, despite being without several key players. A win in the current series would mark a historic hat-trick of victories for India in Australia.
Top 5 FAQs
1. When and where is the second Test taking place? Friday at Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, Australia.
2. Who are the captains of India and Australia? Rohit Sharma (India), Pat Cummins (Australia).
3. What is the significance of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? It is a prestigious rivalry between two of the top Test nations in the world.
4. How many Test matches have been played between India and Australia? 100 Test matches (as of the first Test in this series).
5. Which team has the most wins in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy? Australia (33 wins).
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