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CricketAustralia tour of India, 2027 · game 2 of 5

India vs Australia 2nd Test prediction

India65% · fair 1.54
KhelKing lean65%India 65%, Australia 35%
Australia35% · fair 2.86
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Sun, 31 Jan 2027
Venue
MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Format
Test match · dry, turning pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins IND vs AUS, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

India

  1. Rated 65% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.54.
  2. A projected 10-run cushion in the day-one total (291 to 281).
  3. Home conditions: India know a dry, turning surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Shubman Gill, their likeliest match-winner (built for long innings).

How they could upset it

Australia

  1. 35% to win, which is roughly one game in 3.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Winning the toss on this pitch would hand them a few extra points.
  4. Adam Zampa can win a game single-handed (can bowl all day).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will India and Australia score?

Projected session-by-session runs on day one at MA Chidambaram Stadium.

  • India rated 65%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.54 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits spinners, with India projected to post the higher total.
  • India have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
India
Format
Test match
Pitch
dry, turning
Suits
Spinners
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
India AustraliaDay one: IND 266-316 · AUS 258-304

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    Turn and footmarks will shape this game. The XI that carries an extra spinner and bats deep should have the upper hand. India play on surfaces like this week in, week out.

    EdgeIndia

  2. Toss call

    Score first and let the surface do the work. That is the textbook plan on a pitch like this.

    EdgeToss winner

  3. Even batting

    The two batting orders rate almost the same (10 runs apart), which leaves the bowling and the toss to settle it.

    EdgeEven

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay IND vs AUS on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

India

Accept 1.54 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.54 pays ₹154 including your stake.

Fair price1.5465%
Lay

Australia

Lay only at 2.86 or shorter. At 2.86, a ₹100 lay puts ₹186 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.8635%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back India

    Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.54, the value is gone.

    65% chance1.54

  2. ValueBalanced

    India day-one total

    Over 274.5

    We project about 291, comfortably clear of 274.5, so a slow start can still land it.

    61% chance1.64

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Top team batter

    Shubman Gill (India)

    Built for long innings. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.

    24% chance4.17

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing India vs Australia?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

India

  • Shubman Gill87

    Built for long innings

  • Mohammed Siraj91

    Hits the deck hard

Australia

  • Adam Zampa90

    Can bowl all day

  • Marnus Labuschagne82

    Turns fifties into hundreds

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Shubman Gill misses out

    Then

    India would drop by about five points, turning this into a clear lean.

  2. If

    Australia win the toss

    Then

    On a pitch where the toss counts, that alone shifts a couple of points to Australia.

  3. If

    rain costs a day or more

    Then

    A draw becomes the likeliest result, and our win call loses most of its value.

The long read · 07

India vs Australia match preview

Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

With 3 games of Australia tour of India, 2027 still to play, match 2 can tilt the series. The KhelKing model leans to India at 65%, driven mostly by squad depth and how MA Chidambaram Stadium has behaved in recent seasons. India are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. Australia need early wickets or one match-winning innings. Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

On the toss: Score first and let the surface do the work. That is the textbook plan on a pitch like this.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 2nd Test

Rest days, travel and what comes next in Australia tour of India, 2027.

The 2nd Test is staged at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sun, 31 Jan 2027, game 2 of 5 in the series.

The 1st Test comes 10 days before this game at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, so the squads travel to Chennai in between. A long gap resets both dressing rooms, so momentum from the last game counts for less than usual.

Next on the calendar: the 3rd Test, 11 days after this game at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

  1. 21 Jan1st Test: India vs AustraliaVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
  2. 31 Jan · this match2nd Test: India vs AustraliaMA Chidambaram Stadium
  3. 11 Feb3rd Test: India vs AustraliaBarsapara Cricket Stadium

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Who will win the India vs Australia 2nd Test?

KhelKing expects India to win, rating them 65% against 35% for Australia, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a dry, turning surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium should play.

What are the fair odds for India in the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

A 65% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.54 for India and 2.86 for Australia. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the IND vs AUS 2nd Test start in India?

The series window places it on Sun, 31 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for MA Chidambaram Stadium in the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

We expect a dry, turning surface that should favour the spinners. Turn and footmarks will shape this game. The XI that carries an extra spinner and bats deep should have the upper hand.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

Score first and let the surface do the work. That is the textbook plan on a pitch like this. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can Australia win the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives Australia a 35% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or India change their best XI.

Why could Australia upset India in the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?

35% to win, which is roughly one game in 3. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Winning the toss on this pitch would hand them a few extra points. Adam Zampa can win a game single-handed (can bowl all day).

How should I trade the India vs Australia 2nd Test on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back India at 1.54 or longer, or lay Australia at 2.86 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Australia fail to win; at 2.86, a ₹100 lay carries ₹186 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

India vs Australia 2nd Test match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 65%, jabki Australia ka 35%. Match Sun, 31 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test ke liye Chennai ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch dry, turning rahegi, yaani spinners ko achha turn milne ki umeed hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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