When Team India plays Australia in the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Visakhapatnam, they will want to win the series (March 19).
The first ODI in Mumbai saw the Men in Blue begin their series with a stunning five-wicket victory over the Australians.
The second ODI of the series between India and Australia will be played in Visakhapatnam starting at 1:30 PM on Sunday.
However, due to the possibility of rain, Vizag’s fans might be unable to see the live action. The likelihood of rain is more than 70% overall.
The match will begin 30 minutes after the toss, which will take place at 1:00 PM IST. Around 1:00 PM, there is a 34% chance of rain, and by 5:00 PM, that likelihood has increased to 50%.
Showers over the first three hours are predicted to irritate the players and the fans, and there is a very strong likelihood of rain right toward the end of the first inning.
After the Test series, the India skipper took a break and missed the opening ODI for personal reasons.
In his absence, Team India was led by Hardik Pandya. India chose to bowl first and dismissed Australia for just 188 runs.
Here’s everything you need to know about India vs Australia’s 2nd ODI.
IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Pitch Report
The 2nd ODI between India and Australia is anticipated to be a high-scoring contest in contrast to the previous match because the venue’s pitch is believed to be batting-friendly.
While pacers will have to put up a strong fight to get wickets, the surface may start to favour spinners as the game goes on.
At this stadium, the average first-inning score is 241, while the average second-inning score is 211.
The chasing team has a better winning percentage, having won 9 out of 14 games.
IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Weather Report
On March 19, the city’s weather is likely to be partly cloudy, and rain is also expected. The predicted wind speed is between 12 and 14 km/h.
Between 23 and 35 degrees Celsius may be the range of the temperature.
Because it will be between 56 and 78 percent, the humidity is predicted to be moderate.
When will IND vs AUS 2nd ODI match be played?
The 2nd ODI between Australia and India will take place on March 19.
Where will IND vs AUS 2nd ODI match be played?
At the ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the 2nd ODI between India and Australia will be contested.
What time will IND vs AUS 2nd ODI match start?
IND vs AUS 2nd ODI match will start at 1:30 PM IST.
How to watch IND vs AUS 2nd ODI in India?
IND vs AUS 2nd ODI match will be live-streamed on the Disney+HotStar OTT app and website.
IND vs AUS 2nd ODI Predicted playing XI
India playing XI: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (C), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav
Australia playing XI: David Warner/Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Steve Smith (c), Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis (WK), Sean Abbott, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc
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