CricketAustralia tour of India, 2027 · game 2 of 5
India vs Australia 2nd Test prediction
- Start
- Start time to be confirmed
- Date
- Sun, 31 Jan 2027
- Venue
- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Format
- Test match · dry, turning pitch
The case
Who wins IND vs AUS, and why?
The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.
Why they should win
India
- Rated 64% by King Exchange, which is a fair back price of 1.56.
- A projected 6-run cushion in the day-one total (294 to 288).
- Home conditions: India know a dry, turning surface like this better than anyone.
- Rohit Sharma, their likeliest match-winner (built for long innings).
How they could upset it
Australia
- 36% 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.
- Mitchell Marsh can win a game single-handed (gives the side a fifth bowler).
By the numbers
How many runs will India and Australia score?
Projected session-by-session runs on day one at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
- India rated 64%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.56 or longer.
- A pitch that suits spinners, with India projected to post the higher total.
- India have home conditions in their favour.
- KingExch pick
- India
- Format
- Test match
- Pitch
- dry, turning
- Suits
- Spinners
- Session 1
- IND88-104AUS91-107
- Session 2
- IND96-114AUS93-109
- Session 3
- IND85-101AUS81-95
Deciding factors
Which factors will settle this match?
The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.
Pitch read
The ball should turn sharply and now and then keep low. Occupying the crease is worth more than scoring fast, and batters who sweep and use their feet will prosper. India play on surfaces like this week in, week out.
Edge: India
Even batting
The two batting orders rate almost the same (6 runs apart), which leaves the bowling and the toss to settle it.
Edge: Even
Series pressure
A win puts India in charge with 3 games to go. A defeat hands Australia the momentum.
Edge: India
How to play it
How should you back or lay IND vs AUS on King Exchange?
Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.
Back64% chance
India1.56
Accept 1.56 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.56 pays ₹156 including your stake.
Lay36% chance
Australia2.78
Lay only at 2.78 or shorter. At 2.78, a ₹100 lay puts ₹178 at risk to win ₹100.
Three ways to play it · risk rises left to right
AnchorLowest risk
Match odds
Back India
64% chance1.56
Our most likely outcome. Once the back price drops below 1.56, the value is gone.
ValueBalanced
India day-one total
Over 277.5
57% chance1.75
We project about 294, comfortably clear of 277.5, so a slow start can still land it.
Long shotHighest reward
Top team batter
Rohit Sharma (India)
20% chance5.00
Built for long innings. A long-odds market, so keep the stake small.
Match-winners
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
Rohit Sharma80
Built for long innings
Axar Patel86
Can bowl all day
Australia
Mitchell Marsh82
Gives the side a fifth bowler
Adam Zampa94
Can bowl all day
What could change
What would change the King Exchange prediction?
Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.
If Rohit Sharma misses out
India would drop by about five points, turning this into a clear lean.
If Australia win the toss
On a pitch where the toss counts, that alone shifts a couple of points to Australia.
If rain costs a day or more
A draw becomes the likeliest result, and our win call loses most of its value.
The long read
India vs Australia match preview
With 3 games of Australia tour of India, 2027 still to play, match 2 can tilt the series. The King Exchange model leans to India at 64%, 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's best route to an upset is the first hour. A strong start would make our 36% for them look too low.
On the toss: Bat first after winning the toss. Chasing on a worn, turning surface is the toughest task in the game.
“A strong start would make our 36% for them look too low.”
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.
Fixture timeline
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.
- 21 Jan1st Test: India vs AustraliaVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
- 31 Jan · this match2nd Test: India vs AustraliaMA Chidambaram Stadium
- 11 Feb3rd Test: India vs AustraliaBarsapara Cricket Stadium
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Who will win the India vs Australia 2nd Test?
King Exchange expects India to win, rating them 64% against 36% 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 64% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.56 for India and 2.78 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. King Exchange 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. The ball should turn sharply and now and then keep low. Occupying the crease is worth more than scoring fast, and batters who sweep and use their feet will prosper.
Should the captain bat or bowl first in the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?
Bat first after winning the toss. Chasing on a worn, turning surface is the toughest task in the game. 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. King Exchange gives Australia a 36% 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?
36% 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. Mitchell Marsh can win a game single-handed (gives the side a fifth bowler).
How should I trade the India vs Australia 2nd Test on King Exchange?
By King Exchange numbers, back India at 1.56 or longer, or lay Australia at 2.78 or shorter. A lay wins whenever Australia fail to win; at 2.78, a ₹100 lay carries ₹178 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?
King Exchange ke model ke mutabik India ka palda bhaari hai: 64%, jabki Australia ka 36%. 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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