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The second match of the five-match Test series between India and Australia was played at Adelaide Oval. In this match, the Indian team had to face a crushing defeat by 10 wickets. India had set a target of only 19 runs to win against Australia, which it achieved very comfortably. Now the third match of the series between the two teams will be played at the Gabba ground in Brisbane from 14 December (Saturday).
There will be changes in the playing-11 for the third test!
If seen, the biggest reason for the defeat in the Adelaide Test was the flop show of the Indian batsmen. Including both the innings, the Indian team could score only 355 runs, so winning the match was far away. Indian bowlers also did not look that effective in this match. Fast bowler Harshit Rana proved to be very expensive. Harshit gave away 86 runs in 16 overs at an economy rate of 5.40. Ravichandran Ashwin’s spin also did not work and he took one wicket for 53 runs. Travis Head adopted an aggressive attitude against Ashwin and hit some big shots.
Now, if the Indian team wants to make a strong comeback in this series, then it will have to avoid repeating the mistakes made in the Adelaide Test. Be it batting, bowling or fielding, India will have to show excellent performance in all three departments. Now the next test of the Indian team is to be held at Gabba ground in Brisbane. Some changes may be seen in the playing-11 of the Indian team in the Gabba Test. Fast bowler Harshit Rana may be left out of the third test.
Right arm fast bowler Akash Deep may get a chance in his place. Although famous fast bowler Krishna is also a contender, but Akash can be given importance. Akash Deep has so far participated in 5 test matches for India, where he has 10 wickets to his name. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may also be eliminated from this match. In his place, Ravindra Jadeja may get a chance in the Gaba Test. With the presence of Jadeja, the team will also get the option of left-right combination and there will be depth in India’s batting.
Possibility of change in Australian team also
On the other hand, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood may return to the Australian team for the Brisbane Test. Hazlewood could not play in the Adelaide Test due to side strain. In case of Hazlewood’s arrival, Scott Boland may have to remain out of the playing-11. Australia has not yet announced the squad for the third test.
India’s probable playing-11 in Brisbane Test: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Rohit Sharma (captain), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Akash Deep, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj.
Australia’s probable playing-11 for Brisbane Test: Usman Khawaja, Nathan McSweeney, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Pat Cummins (captain), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland. Josh Hazlewood
india vs australia test series h2h
Total Test Series: 28
India won: 11
Australia won: 12
Draw: 5
India’s test series record in Australia
Total Test Series: 13
India won: 2
Australia won: 8
Draw: 3
Indian team tour to Australia
22–25 November: 1st Test, Perth (India won by 295 runs)
6–10 December: Second Test, Adelaide
14–18 December: Third Test, Brisbane
26–30 December: Fourth Test, Melbourne
03-07 January: Fifth Test, Sydney
