India vs Australia 2019: 2nd ODI, Nagpur - Match Prediction

India vs Australia 2019: 2nd ODI, Nagpur – Match Prediction;  Well, it was a low-scoring clash on the other day at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The Indian fans got to see the magic of MS Dhoni’s masterclass yet again while chasing a game while Kedar Jadhav was the star performer for the team. On the other hand, Australia got a lot to ponder about.

India likes to carry on with the momentum:

After a fine victory, the Indian National Cricket Team would love to carry it to the second ODI game as well. The familiar conditions will furtherly aid them to come good against Aussies. India got a solid batting lineup, which would once again remain the same for the second ODI clash.

In between, there is a good chance that India might continue experimenting with the combination. Vijay Shankar was just ordinary with the ball on the other night. Ravindra Jadeja was decent while Bumrah and Shami once again showed their class.

On the other hand, Australia got a lot of things to be worried about. They once again displayed their flop show with the bat. Apart from Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis and Maxwell, none of them looked stable at the crease. Even Khawaja and Stoinis failed to convert their good starts into a big one.

With the Cricket World Cup soon approaching, both teams are on a fine-tuning mission and could make a few changes to identify the right combination. Both teams may look at their batting and would want to bolster the attack with a couple of changes.

Date & Venue:

Pitch Conditions:

Going by the stats, the chasing team has enjoyed quite a success at this venue. Out of 10 times, only on 2 occasions, a team managed to defend the total successfully. On the remaining 8 times, teams chased tallies pretty easily.

All in all, a perfect pitch would be on offer at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. It would help both the batsmen and bowlers thus inviting for a good contest between the bat and the ball.

Weather Forecast:

The heat would certainly take a toll on the players, especially, on the Australian cricket team. With Nagpur set to enter into its Summer Phase, the heat would make a massive impact on the players. It is set to hover around 34 degrees centigrade. However, it would be a cool evening.

Here is the match prediction:

The home side team would once again be the favourites to win the game. They have certainly been the best unit in the recent clashes between them. Apart from that, the home conditions would suit them better. However, Australians can never be taken lightly. Going by the team balance and consistency, India looks favourite to win the game.