Preparations for the second test between India and Australia have now started. The second match of the series will be played from December 6, but it is probably going to be the most important. The match to be held in Adelaide will be day and night and will be played with pink ball. It is almost impossible to defeat Australia in the pink ball test. Many teams around the world are behind Australia in this matter. However, the team also lost in an amazing match. It will definitely be interesting to see whether Team India will also be able to achieve a similar feat under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma.
Team India had earlier played Pink Ball Test in Adelaide in the year 2020.
Adelaide's Test will be played with pink ball. Earlier, the Indian team had played a pink ball test against Australia, in which the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat. This match was also played in Adelaide only. Then you will remember that the entire first innings of Team India was limited to only 36 runs. India tried to make a comeback, but even then it had to face a crushing defeat by 8 wickets. After this, now pink ball will be played between India and Australia. Although India has played many pink ball tests at home and has also won, but Australia is yet to conquer the fort.
Australia has won 11 out of 12 pink ball tests on its own soil.
Australia has so far played 12 pink ball tests on its soil. Out of these, it has won 11 matches and lost one match. This match was played on the historic ground of Gaba in December 2024 i.e. about a year ago. Then the West Indies team was victorious. In that match, West Indies fast bowler Shamar Joseph had shown an amazing performance. West Indies created a stir by winning this match by a small margin of 8 runs. After that, now once again the Pink Ball Test is being held in Adelaide. For which cricket fans around the world are waiting.
The competition will be held under WTC
This test match between India and Australia is also important because the Australian team has lost the first match and will be desperate to take revenge. The Australian team's performance in Adelaide has been much better and they will try to maintain it. This match is important for the Indian team because it has to maintain its top position in the World Test Championship points table, only then it will get a chance to play in the final. Even a single defeat can spoil the game of the Indian team. Therefore India needs to be especially careful.
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