IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma and co. are all set to face the Aussies within the second Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy because the motion shifts to the capital of India, Delhi. India, the defending champions of the coveted Border-Gavaskar Trophy at all times began because the favourites and they’ve straightaway stamped their authority on the guests. Australia had been anticipated to be underneath stress, however they crumbled on the third day of the first Test match as India ended up profitable the match by an innings and 132 runs.
India will now face Australia in Delhi. The Test match that’s to be performed within the Arun Jaitley Stadium will begin on February 17, 2023. The Aussies expect to play on the same type of pitch. Ahead of the Test match, Aussie fast Mitchell Starc stated that his crew wasn’t anticipating any type of change so far as the floor is anxious. On the opposite hand, India not solely have the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and WTC 2023 closing in sight, however in addition they must defend a 36-year-old record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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India’s record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Previously generally known as Feroz Shah Kotla, the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a contented looking floor for the Indian cricket crew. Interestingly, the Indian cricket crew hasn’t misplaced a single Test match on this explicit venue since 1987. In 36 years, there have been two attracts, however as far consequently is anxious, India have been invincible. The Indian crew has confronted many Test heavyweights akin to Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, Australia, and West Indies on this venue, however they’ve at all times managed to remain undefeated. West Indies had defeated India in 1987 by a margin of 5 wickets, however since then, no different worldwide crew might replicate this feat towards India.
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India simply wants yet one more victory to retain the trophy and solidify their declare for the WTC 2023 finals spot. India may even turn into the number one Test crew in the event that they beat the Aussies and go up within the sequence by a margin of 2-0.
