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Australia vs India, 2nd Test – Fantasy XI Cricket Tips, Prediction & Probable XI
Australia defeated India in the first test at Adelaide and lead the four-match series 1-0. Both the teams will meet each other on the boxing day test at Melbourne for the second test on 26th December 2020.
2nd Test, Australia vs India: Match Details
- Date – 26th December 2020
- Time – 5:00 AM IST
- Venue – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Australia vs India Match Preview:
Australian batsmen did not look comfortable during the first test match. However, Opener Joe Burns found some form in the second innings as he scored a fifty and finished the match. Tim Paine saved his team from an embarrassing collapse in the first innings and took the team to a safer position, which eventually won them the game. Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne will be the key players if Australia wants to score a big total.
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