Ravindra Jadeja could take the 500th wicket by a spinner at the Gabba when the rain stops.
India chose to bowl first at the Gabba, something they hadn’t done overseas since 2014.
In Adelaide, batting first in a day-night game helps control the match.
Teams have won by bowling first in 5 of the last 6 Tests here.
Overcast weather and a green pitch gave India confidence in their bowlers.
India is worried about batting on bouncy pitches, so they picked players like Harshit Rana and Nitish Kumar Reddy for depth.
R Ashwin played in Adelaide because of his bowling skills.
Jadeja was chosen in Brisbane for his all-round ability, as he bats well and bowls effectively in Australia.
India didn’t start well, giving Australia quick runs early. After the rain break, they bowled tightly and gave away only 9 runs in 7.2 overs.
Shubman Gill says surviving the first 30 overs is crucial for batting.
The new ball is important because it behaves better when hard and shiny but becomes easier to play as it gets older.
If the weather stays cloudy, India must stay disciplined with the new ball to take advantage.
Source:- ESPN
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