The 2nd ODI between Australia and India in Adelaide on October 23, 2025, is a high-stakes, must-win fixture for the visiting Indian side. Following a disappointing seven-wicket defeat in the rain-affected series opener in Perth, the pressure is squarely on the senior Indian batters to perform.
Michael Clarke’s prediction regarding Virat Kohli’s run in the Adelaide ODI against Australia
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has weighed in with a massive prediction for one of India’s biggest stars, Virat Kohli, who suffered a rare duck in the first game. Clarke believes the iconic batter will thrive at the Adelaide Oval, a venue historically known as Kohli’s ‘fortress’ in Australia, and has confidently backed the tourists to win the match and level the three-game series.
Clarke has confidently backed Kohli to deliver a match-winning century in the crucial 2nd ODI at the Adelaide Oval. The ace Indian batter endured a rare eight-ball duck in the opening ODI in Perth, making a strong comeback in Adelaide a psychological necessity for both him and the team. Clarke dismissed the Perth failure, citing Kohli’s phenomenal historical success at the Adelaide Oval, where he boasts an average of 65 with five centuries across all international formats.
“Virat Kohli’s record is phenomenal in any format at the Adelaide Oval. I wouldn’t be surprised if Virat walks out and gets a hundred in the second ODI.”
This prediction showcased the belief that Kohli possesses the class and temperament to immediately bounce back, particularly at a venue where he feels most comfortable. The pressure of the must-win game is expected to bring out the best in the champion chaser.
Clarke’s 2nd ODI result forecast and predicted bowling change
In his final match prediction for the 2nd ODI, Clarke unequivocally backed Team India to win the game and subsequently level the three-match series at 1-1. This belief in an Indian victory is a direct consequence of his expectation that Kohli will anchor the innings with a big score. India’s loss in the first ODI by seven wickets via the DLS method means they have no margin for error, and the Adelaide ground’s batting-friendly reputation compared to Perth’s bouncy track favours the Indian batting lineup’s recovery.
Clarke also offered insight into India’s likely team selection, suggesting they will stick with their star-studded top-order despite their failures in Perth. Instead, he believes India might tinker with their bowling attack. Having played three specialist pacers and three all-rounders in Perth, the change could involve swapping a fast bowler like Harshit Rana for a specialist wrist-spinner like Kuldeep Yadav, or an all-rounder spot being scrutinized, given that Adam Zampa is returning for Australia as a crucial wicket-taking threat.
“They might make one change in the bowling. They have three all-rounders so they might make a change there. But India has always liked those all-rounders in their short format teams, guys that can make handy runs at the bottom and get overs out of them.”
