AUS vs IND 2nd ODI Preview: Pitch, Weather Report, Head To Head, Probable 11, Streaming Details. After a disappointing beginning in Perth, where India scored 136 in 26 overs and Australia chased the target with ease, 1-0 ahead, the visitors will be hoping to bounce back for the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The match starts at 9:00 AM IST (3:30 AM GMT).
Mitchell Marsh led Australia to victory in the first ODI, dominating both bat and ball, while India’s top order struggled against the pace of Starc and Hazlewood. With the series at stake, Shubman Gill’s side will have to regroup quickly and put in a proper performance in Adelaide to take it to the decider in Sydney on October 26.
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Pitch Report
The Adelaide Oval has a long history of being a batting-friendly surface with even bounce, but there is something for everyone at this venue. If conditions are overcast early on, the ball does tend to do a little under the clouds, which assists the seamers. That said, the pitch generally flattens as the innings progress, and spinners may find some grip in the second half, particularly if the surface slows down. The average first-innings total in ODIs is around 270-280, so it is a good batting wicket.
Weather Forecast – Cloudy but No Rain Threat
Adelaide is set to experience partly cloudy conditions with temperatures of 14°C and 16°C. Rain is not expected to be a significant issue, meaning a full 100-over game is very likely. Moderate humidity and gentle breezes may amount to early movement for fast bowlers. Overall, the conditions look great, with very few restrictions due to the weather.
Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between India and Australia is one of the fiercest in cricket. Out of 153 ODIs played, Australia leads with 85 wins, while India has won 58. Although the Aussies have capitalised on home-ground advantage in these games, India has its share of memorable moments in the past at Adelaide. Virat Kohli’s century in 2019 has been one of those moments of significance to visitors at the venue. The rest of the squad will be banking on Kohli’s special space, with an average of over 60 at this venue.
Probable Playing XIs
India (Predicted XI): Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Washington Sundar.
Australia (Predicted XI): Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Cooper Connolly, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Owen, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Ellis, Xavier Bartlett.
Streaming Information
The 2nd ODI of India vs Australia will be live telecasted on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar in India. In Australia, it will be available on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
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India will need to rectify its batting issues and provide some stability at the top order to stay alive in the series. Australia will also aim to capitalise on the momentum and secure another series win on home soil. Virat Kohli is just 54 runs away from becoming the 2nd highest run scorer in ODIs, overtaking Kumar Sangakkara and behind Sachin Tendulkar. With the weather being pitch-perfect and the track true, this promises to be an exciting contest at Adelaide Oval with plenty at stake, and one that could seriously set the tone for the rest of the tour.
