Team India to bat first as Gill’s men eye redemption in second ODI at Adelaide Oval

After losing the toss, India will bat first in the Adelaide ODI with Rohit and Gill opening; Kohli, Rahul, and Iyer crucial for a comeback.

At the iconic Adelaide Oval, Team India is set to bat first after Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and chose to bowl in the second ODI. The Indian side, led by Shubman Gill, will be keen to bounce back strong after the first match setback.

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Rohit Sharma and Gill will open the innings, aiming to provide a composed start. Virat Kohli will follow at No.3, looking to anchor the innings and add stability. Middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has a crucial role to play after a disappointing outing in the previous game.

KL Rahul, who impressed with both bat and gloves in the last match, will once again be pivotal in balancing the innings while keeping wickets. India’s all-round options look promising with Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Axar Patel all featuring in the playing XI, adding both depth and flexibility.

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The bowling unit, spearheaded by Mohammed Siraj, is backed by the pace duo of Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana. The trio’s execution will be key in restricting Australia on a ground that traditionally favors stroke play. With this lineup, India will look to level the series and regain momentum ahead of the final match.

Team India Playing XI:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.