India's Predicted XI for the second ODI against Australia

Middle Order

#4 Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu

Rayudu has been a vital member of the Indian ODI squad in the past couple of years and played a key role in Men in Blue's Asia Cup triumph. Rayudu is known for his partnership building skills and consistency and his average of 49.9 is enough to solidify his stance in the team.

Rayudu failed to make an impact last time, where he was sent back to the dugout by Jyle Richardson for a duck. Despite this, he will get Skipper backing for the upcoming ODI ahead of his nearest competitor Kedar Jadhav.

#5 MS Dhoni (Wicket-Keeper)

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

The Captain Cool MS Dhoni added another feather to his cap as he became the fifth Indian to score 10,000 ODI runs for India. He achieved this landmark in the first game against Australia.

Meanwhile, he also silenced his critics with a steady 51 off 96 balls. Though one may question the slowness of his innings, considering India's condition when he joined Rohit Sharma at the crease with the score of 4/3. He decided to play second fiddle to Rohit to get the Men in Blue out from the embarrassing start.