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After a crushing defeat in the first ODI, Team India stands at a crossroads. With the series on the line, can Rohit Sharma overcome his poor Adelaide record and silence the doubts? Will Virat Kohli rise again at his lucky ground?
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli (Img: Internet)
Adelaide: The first ODI between India and Australia was played on October 19th, in which Team India suffered a crushing seven-wicket defeat. Following this defeat, all eyes are now on the second ODI, which will be played at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday, October 23rd. The Indian team will not want to repeat any mistakes in this match, especially since it is their last chance to stay in the series.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who failed with the bat in the first match in Perth, will now use their experience and responsibility to rescue the team from trouble in Adelaide.
Rohit Sharma's record at the Adelaide Oval has not been impressive. He has scored a total of 131 runs in six ODIs at this ground so far. Including Tests and T20 Internationals, Rohit has played 12 international matches here, with a total score of only 287 runs.
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Rohit made his debut at this ground in 2008, but was dismissed for just 1 run. His best score on this ground was 43 in 2014. It's worth noting that Rohit hasn't played an ODI in Adelaide since 2019. Balancing form and experience will be a major challenge for him.
However, Rohit Sharma's career statistics show that he can score runs in any situation. He has scored 11,176 runs in 74 ODIs so far. This demonstrates his ability to play big innings. But if he wants to remain a part of the team until the 2027 ODI World Cup, he will have to prove himself by scoring runs in the upcoming matches.
This year, Rohit will play a total of five ODIs against Australia and South Africa, which will determine the course of his career.
On the other hand, Virat Kohli was dismissed for a duck in the first match, but his performance in Adelaide has always been good. He has scored 244 runs in the four ODIs played here. This ground has been lucky for Kohli, and he is expected to play a big innings in the second ODI and contribute significantly to the team's victory.
This match in Adelaide will not only be a series-saving challenge, but also a testament to the abilities of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Will Team India be able to make a comeback? All eyes are on Thursday's match.
