India's impressive run of eight consecutive ODI victories came to an end with a seven-wicket loss in the opening match of this series. This match also marked Shubman Gill's debut as captain in this format, alongside the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Given these circumstances, the Indian team will be eager to bounce back in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.

The first ODI faced interruptions due to rain, which shortened the match to 26 overs per side. Unfortunately, Rohit, Kohli, and Shubman Gill were all dismissed before the initial rain break, leaving the Indian top order keen to rectify their performance. Although there is currently no rain forecast for Adelaide on match day, South Australia, where the city is located, is expected to experience strong win

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