India will cross punches with Australia in the second game of the three-match ODI series on Sunday, September 24 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The Men in Blue are entering the contest, high in confidence, having trumped the Aussies in the first match. Mohammed Shami was India's star with the ball and picked up a sensational five-wicket haul. On the batting front, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav notched up half-centuries to guide the hosts to victory. Rahul & Co. would look to put up yet another clinical performance and seal the ongoing ODI series. Mohammed Shami Becomes Second-Highest Wicket-Taker Among Indian Bowlers Against Australia, Achieves Feat in IND vs AUS 1st ODI 2023.

Australia, on the other hand, were not at their best in the first match. The batters failed to convert the starts to the big score and as a result, Pat Cummins & Co. could only amass a par total of 276 on a batting-friendly surface. Defending the target, the bowlers failed to deliver the goods and Australia lost the game. The team management would hope for an improved performance from the players in the upcoming must-win encounter. Australia would be eager to redeem themselves and level the three-match ODI series.

Indore Weather Forecast

Expected Weather At Indore During IND vs AUS 2nd ODI 2023 (Accweather.com)

When India takes the field alongside Australia on Sunday, one could witness rain playing a part in the match. The high-voltage clash is likely to start on time despite rain speculated earlier in the day. However, the main concern will be the thunderstorms which are being predicted around 6 pm. But the good news is that barring this slot in the evening, the rain is expected to stay away. Thus, fans are likely to witness some heart-throbbing action on the cricket field. India Dethrone Pakistan To Claim Top Spot in ICC ODI Rankings, Secure No 1 Position Across All Formats After Victory Over Australia.

Holkar Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The surface at the Holkar Cricket Stadium is known to be a batting-friendly and thus, a high-scoring encounter is certainly on the cards. Bowlers need to be right on the money in the clash on Sunday or else they could go for plenty of runs. The average first innings score at the venue has been 320. Given four out of the six ODIs played here have been won by the side batting first, the team winning the toss could prefer to bat.

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