Last Updated on 6 months ago by Charbel Coorey
A new-look Australia took a 1-0 lead in the ODI series against India, courtesy of a seven-wicket victory at Perth. The experienced duo of Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood led the way with inspired new-ball bowling, before captain Mitchell Marsh continued his magnificent run of form to see the hosts home.
Australia are expected to welcome back some familiar faces. Marnus Labuschagne is available after a magnificent start to the domestic season, as is Alex Carey who missed the first ODI due to Sheffield Shield commitments.
Rain is forecast on Tuesday and Wednesday in Adelaide. This could make for tricky batting conditions. Overcast conditions are expected on Thursday for the second ODI, which may prompt the team who wins the toss to bowl first.
Australia predicted 11 for the 2nd ODI against India at the Adelaide Oval
1. Travis Head, 2. Mitchell Marsh (c), 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Matt Renshaw, 5. Alex Carey (wk), 6. Mitch Owen, 7. Cooper Connolly, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Nathan Ellis, 10. Josh Hazlewood, 11. Adam Zampa
Josh Inglis will also miss the second ODI due to a calf injury, but will return to the squad for the Sydney match. Alex Carey could slot into the XI in place of Josh Philippe, although the latter impressed with gloves and bat in the rain-affected series opener.
Legspinner Adam Zampa is set to return, according to cricket.com.au. The aformentioned platform also confirmed Matt Kuhnemann will head home and return to the Australian squad for the T20I series.
With regards to the remainder of the attack, Australia could look to play both Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood given the lengthy turnaround between the first and second ODIs. The big guns may be rested for the third ODI at the SCG, which begins less than 48 hours after the second match.
From a batting point of view, expect Marnus Labuschagne to slot in at number three in place of Matt Short. Labuschagne was originally dropped from the squad after a lean series against South Africa earlier this year, where he made scores of 1 and 1.
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However, Labuschagne has been in irresistible form since. He has struck two centuries for Queensland in three One Day Cup matches, namely 130 off 118 balls against Victoria and 105 off 91 balls against Tasmania. The 31-year-old has been proactive at the crease, and will be looking to continue his good form if he’s recalled to the Australian team.
