The second ODI between India and Australia will be played on Thursday, October 23, at Adelaide Oval. Team India suffered a 7-wicket defeat in the first ODI, and now the second ODI is a "do or die" match.
Sports News: Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are working hard to make a b comeback, putting the mistakes of the last match behind them. Both sweated it out vigorously in the practice session. The second ODI between India and Australia will be played on Thursday (October 23) at Adelaide Oval. This will be Kohli's 5th ODI at this ground. Kohli has scored centuries in 2 of his previous 4 innings here, while Rohit's record has not been good at this venue.
On the Australia tour, Team India will play a series of 3 ODIs and 5 T20 matches. The ODI series did not start well, with India losing its first match by 7 wickets. Now, the second ODI is a do-or-die encounter, as a win for the home team would give them an unassailable lead in the series. In the first match, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to perform with the bat; Rohit was dismissed for just 8 runs, while Kohli couldn't even open his account.
Rohit Sharma's Record at Adelaide Oval
Rohit Sharma's ODI record at Adelaide Oval is below average. He has never scored a half-century in his previous 6 ODI innings here.
- Matches: 6
- Innings: 6
- Total Runs: 131
- Average: 21.83
- Highest Score: 43
- Sixes/Fours: 3/8
- Strike Rate: 73.18
Rohit's statistics indicate that Adelaide Oval has not been particularly favorable for him. His bat has not performed exceptionally in previous matches, and he has yet to play a significant innings at this ground.
Virat Kohli's Record at Adelaide Oval
On the other hand, Virat Kohli's record at this ground has been quite impressive. He has scored a total of 244 runs in his last 4 ODI matches here, including 2 centuries.
- Matches: 4
- Innings: 4
- Total Runs: 244
- Average: 83.84
- Highest Score: 107
- Sixes/Fours: 2/15
- Strike Rate: 61.00
Kohli's performance potential at Adelaide Oval suggests that he can play a crucial role for India in the second ODI. On the Australia tour, Team India will play a series of 3 ODIs and 5 T20 matches. After the loss in the first ODI, the second ODI is an opportunity for Team India to improve. The team's victory or defeat will depend on the performance of the captain and senior batsmen.
