Fri Dec 06 03:30:22 UTC 2024: ## India Eyeing 2-0 Lead as Adelaide Test Begins
**Adelaide, Australia:** India and Australia are set to clash in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a day-night match starting Friday, December 6th at Adelaide Oval. This match holds significant importance for India, who suffered a humiliating collapse to 36 runs in their last Adelaide Test. However, the team is boosted by the return of captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill to the playing XI, strengthening their batting order considerably.
The toss is scheduled for 9:00 AM IST (12:30 AM GMT), with the first ball bowled at 9:30 AM IST (1:00 AM GMT). Australia’s team shows one change to their lineup. India’s probable XI features Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma (captain), Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, R Ashwin, Harshit Rana, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj. Rohit Sharma is expected to bat at number 5.
The Adelaide Test will be played under lights with a pink ball. Session timings (IST) are as follows: Session 1: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM; Session 2: 12:10 PM – 2:10 PM; Session 3: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
India, currently leading the series 1-0 after a resounding victory in Perth, aims to extend their advantage to 2-0. A win in Adelaide would significantly bolster their chances of retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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