Harshit Rana OUT, Kuldeep Yadav IN? India's Likely Playing XI For 2nd ODI Against Australia

In the first India-Australia ODI at Optus Stadium on October 19, Harshit Rana could only manage to score 1 run and conceded 27 runs in four overs. The second ODI of the ongoing three-match series between India and Australia will be played at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (October 23). It’s a must-win game for the Men in Blue, and all eyes will be on the team combination as India look to bounce back strong.

The Indian team management is expected to bring in Kuldeep Yadav for this crucial clash. The left-arm wrist-spinner has been in outstanding form lately and could play a key role in breaking Australia’s middle order. His variations and ability to control the game in the middle overs might just be the X-factor India need on the batting-friendly Adelaide surface.

With Harshit Rana struggling in the series opener, he is likely to make way for Kuldeep. Fans will be eager to see if the Kanpur spinner can deliver another match-winning spell and turn the series in India’s favor. Here’s a look at India’s likely playing XI for the second ODI against the Mitchell Marsh-led side.