Last Updated on 6 months ago by Charbel Coorey
On the back of a pace-bowling onslaught and Mitchell Marsh’s solid unbeaten 46, Australia took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series against India. However, it was a largely frustrating day for players and spectators, with persistent showers regularly halting proceedings at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
The series moves to Adelaide for the second ODI on Thursday October 23. There is some rain around in the city this week, so here is a look at the forecast for the match.
Adelaide Oval weather forecast: Rain should clear in time for 2nd AUS vs IND ODI on Thursday
There are plenty of showers forecast in Adelaide this week, with chances of thunderstorms and up to 30mm of rain on Tuesday. There are also showers forecast on Wednesday.
Thursday looks more promising. According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the forecast is for cloudy conditions and a 20% chance of rain. It will be a cool day with a top of 19 degrees, which may tempt the captain who wins the toss to bowl.
AccuWeather paints an even more promising picture. The platform forecasts clouds and sunshine with just a 2% chance of precipitation. Going by the predictions, there should be a full, uninterruped match.
Adelaide Oval played host to a Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland that ended on Saturday (October 18). The Queensland bowlers found assistance on day one, before it settled down into a slower, lower track as the match went on. Legspinner Mitchell Swepson won man of the match for his 10 wickets.
Rain in the leadup to the second Australia-India ODI can affect pitch preparation. The surface will spend plenty of time under the covers, and both teams may prefer making first use of any moisture in the pitch. Australia opted to bowl first in Perth and made inroads into the Indian top order on a surface that had pace and movement.
