Australia looked as ill-prepared for a Test in India as they have ever done when they took a hammering first up. India hold the clear edge now and their only enemy is complacency.
India vs Australia | Second Test preview | Friday 17 February – Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | 04:00
To Win Match
India 42/100 | Draw 13/2 | Australia 16/5
India started well and by putting 400 on the board dismissed any notion that the pitch was unacceptable.
They will expect similarly good conditions for spin and their batters in New Delhi.
Ravindra Jadeja arguably cemented his status as a Test cricket legend with another great all-round effort last time out.
Rohit Sharma also underlined his credentials as an opener on home turf where the role presents a different set of challenges.
Australia are on the ropes now after a tame capitulation in the series opener.
David Warner appears to be on the chopping block after losing his off stump again in Nagpur.
Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith offered some resistance to the rout in the first innings but Australia need more application at the crease.
Todd Murphy has become an immediate fan-favourite with Australian supporters and his performance was a big positive amidst a tough loss.
India should get another big win here, and 42/100 actually represents pretty good value. Another big win for India will see them go into the third Test in Indore much shorter.
