
After a disappointing start to the three-match One Day International series against Australia in Sydney, India will look to bounce back in the second match at the Adelaide Oval here on Tuesday to stay alive in the series. The Men-in-Blue lost the first contest at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) by 34 runs and the world no.2 side will be looking to regain dominance in the second match. In the do-or-die affair, India will rely heavily on the top three of Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan and skipper Virat Kohli once again, as none of the lower and middle order batsmen, barring former skipper MS Dhoni, clicked in Sydney. While Rohit fired an impressive 133, Dhoni supported the opener with a 51-run knock. However, the latter's innings came off 96 deliveries which left too many runs to chase in the final overs. Dhoni failed to set the pace in the slog overs in Sydney and it will be a major cause of concern for the team management. Also, Dhawan will need to step up to provide solid support to the in-form Rohit and give India a good start. With time running out ahead of the 2019 World Cup, the middle order duo of Ambati Rayudu and Dinesh Karthik also need to click with the bat. (LIVE SCORECARD)
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India will also be tempted to field Kedar Jadhav in place of Rayudu, who was on Saturday reported for suspect bowling action. Jadhav's inclusion will not only bolster the middle order batting but his part-time round-arm off spin has helped in breaking partnerships. All-rounder Vijay Shankar, who was named as a replacement for the suspended Hardik Pandya, may also be included in place of off-colour Karthik.
The bowling unit was satisfactory in Sydney and Kohli isn't expected to tinker with the combination much on Tuesday. However, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja may be dropped from the Playing XI after failing to impress in both the departments and in that case, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will be included. On the other hand, after losing the Test series 1-2, Australia will aim to seal the ODI series in Adelaide.
India vs Australia 2nd ODI Live
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Mohammed Shami to Shaun Marsh
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Mohammed Shami to Glenn Maxwell
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Mohammed Shami to Glenn Maxwell
Slower delivery outside off, Glenn has a go at it but misses it.
Shami to bowl now.
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Mohammed Shami to Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! Full length ball on off, Maxwell frees his arm and lofts it over covers for a boundary. These two taking the attack to the Indian bowlers now.
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Mohammed Siraj to Shaun Marsh
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Mohammed Siraj to Glenn Maxwell
Another appeal and this time the umpire doesn't raise his finger. A yorker on middle and leg, Maxwell misses his shot once more and the ball hits him on his pads.
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Mohammed Siraj to Glenn Maxwell
FOUR! As i said, there is a lot that 'The Big Show' can do. Puts this one on a fuller length on middle, Maxwell makes room and cuts this in the air over point. No stopping that one as third man is very fine and can't come around.
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Mohammed Siraj to Glenn Maxwell
NOT OUT! Lo and behold! The ball is seen missing leg stump. A length ball on middle and Maxwell tries to hoick it on the leg side but misses the ball. Hits the pad and Siraj appeals. The umpire raises his finger. Maxwell consults his partner and goes upstairs. There is no inside edge but the ball is seen to be missing leg by the Hawk Eye. Brilliant review from Australia, GM can make a lot of difference here.
LBW shout against Maxwell. He is given out. Decides to take it upstairs. Looked plumb to the naked eye. Let's wait for the replays though...