Fri Dec 06 04:30:00 UTC 2024: ## India Opt to Bat First in Adelaide Day-Night Test Against Australia
**Adelaide, Australia:** India and Australia are locked in a thrilling battle in the second Test match of their five-match series, currently underway at the Adelaide Oval. India, coming off a victory in Perth, chose to bat first after winning the toss. The match, a day-night affair played with the pink ball, holds significant importance for both teams.
Australia, looking to bounce back after their loss in the first Test, will be hoping to leverage the Adelaide Oval’s history; it was here that India suffered their lowest ever Test score of 36 runs in a day-night match during their previous tour.
India made three changes to their playing XI from the first Test. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill returned to the side, replacing Devdat Paddikal and Dhruv Jurel respectively. R Ashwin replaced Washington Sundar. Australia made one change, bringing in Scott Boland for Josh Hazlewood.
The Indian innings got off to a rocky start. Yashasvi Jaiswal was out lbw to Mitchell Starc off the very first ball. KL Rahul, who formed a promising opening partnership with Jaiswal in the first Test, was later caught by Marnus Labuschagne off Starc, ending a period of cautious batting by Rahul and Shubman Gill. Despite this, the Indian batsmen, particularly Rahul and Gill, showed resilience against the Australian bowling attack, capitalizing on several opportunities. Rahul even received a reprieve when a caught behind appeal was overturned as a no-ball.
The match is being closely watched as India aims to extend their lead in the series while Australia fights for a comeback. The Adelaide Oval is set for a compelling contest under the lights.
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