Tour-game between Prime Minister’s XI and India is expected to be a 50-over contest after washout

Day 1 of the two-day pink-ball match between Team India and the Prime Minister’s XI was a washout owing to persistent rain. The possibilities of playing on day one were slim, as a continuous drizzle hung over the location from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Notably, the Indian squad made their way onto the field but were unable to participate. It’s worth noting that the rain did stop briefly, and the covers were also being ripped off. However, significantly harder rain fell at 7 p.m., indicating that there would be no play on day one of the battle.

As day two neared, the game was projected to be a 50-over affair, according to The match will begin at 2.40 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets to Saturday’s play will be refunded. Interestingly, the pink ball encounter against PM’s XI was India’s last opportunity to practice with the pink ball before the Border-Gavaskar Trophy’s second Test (BGT 2024-25).

India to face Australia in Adelaide for the second Test

Speaking of the ongoing BGT 2024-25, the Indian team won the first Test convincingly. Both teams faced off in the first Test in Perth, and after a poor performance with the bat in the first innings, India put on an outstanding exhibition with the bat and recorded a massive total for Australia to chase down.

Finally, the visitors defeated the Australians by a margin of 295 runs. India now leads the series after securing a win in Perth. The second Test will take place at the Adelaide Oval on December 6. It is worth remembering that the match will be a pink-ball Test, with the Australians hoping for redemption as the second game approaches.