Australia tour of India, 2027, match 2 of 5
India vs Australia 2nd Test prediction
Our pick, what the pitch will do, how the innings should build, and three bets at different risk levels.
68%India
32%Australia
Quick overview
- Our pick: India to win, a 68% chance in our model.
- Conditions at MA Chidambaram Stadium: A dry surface that will turn more with every session.
- The toss: The toss winner should bat.
- Safest bet: India (Match winner), about a 68% chance.
Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm on the day.
Who will win the IND vs AUS 2nd Test?
Our verdict on India vs Australia: India win, with a 68% chance against 32% for Australia. MA Chidambaram Stadium should help the spinners, and we project a day-one score of 267-317 for India and 267-317 for Australia. The 2nd Test starts Sun, 31 Jan 2027 at 19:30 IST.
- Our pick
- India, 68%
- Format
- Test match
- Pitch helps
- Spinners
What will decide it
The three things we think will settle this match, and which side each one helps.
Conditions at MA Chidambaram Stadium
A dry surface that will turn more with every session. Batters who sweep and use their feet will score; those who stay in the crease will struggle. India grew up on pitches like this, which is a real edge.
Helps India
The toss
The toss winner should bat. Chasing on a wearing, turning pitch is the harder job.
Helps Toss winner
Batting depth
Our projected totals are just 0 runs apart. One standout innings is more likely to decide it than overall depth.
Helps Even
What will India and Australia score?
How we expect each day to build, phase by phase, on a dry / spin surface at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
India Australia
- Session 1
- IND81-97AUS87-103
- Session 2
- IND99-117AUS97-115
- Session 3
- IND87-103AUS83-99
Day-one scoreIND 267-317/AUS 267-317
Best bets for IND vs AUS
One match, three risk levels. The safer bet lands most often; the long shot pays most when it does.
Safer
Our chance 68%
Match winner
India
Our model's top pick. The odds will be short, so keep the stake modest if you want a real return.
Value
Our chance 56%
India day-one score
Over 277.5 runs
We project India around 292. A line near 277.5 leaves room for a slow start and still lands.
Long shot
Our chance 32%
Match winner
Australia
An upset needs a big day from someone like Adam Zampa. Possible, but not likely.
Who can swing India vs Australia?
Our impact rating is how likely each player is to change the result. XIs are confirmed at the toss.
India
- Mohammed ShamiHits the deck hard86impact
- Axar PatelCan bowl all day96impact
Australia
- Adam ZampaCan bowl all day88impact
- David WarnerTurns fifties into hundreds89impact
Match preview
This is match 2 of 5 in Australia tour of India, 2027. Home conditions favour India, and our rating includes that edge. We rate India at 68%, weighing team strength, how MA Chidambaram Stadium usually plays and a dry / spin pitch. That is a clear lead, though a single big innings can still swing it. Confirm both XIs at the toss before you stake.
The toss: The toss winner should bat. Chasing on a wearing, turning pitch is the harder job.
Where the 2nd Test fits in the series
Rest days, travel and what comes next in Australia tour of India, 2027.
The 2nd Test is match 2 of 5, played at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sun, 31 Jan 2027.
It comes 10 days after the 1st Test at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur, so both squads travel to Chennai in between. The long gap gives both sides time to reset, so form from the last game counts for less.
Next, the 3rd Test is 11 days after this one at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
- 21 Jan1st Test: India vs AustraliaVidarbha Cricket Association Stadium
- 31 Jan2nd Test: India vs AustraliaMA Chidambaram StadiumThis match
- 11 Feb3rd Test: India vs AustraliaBarsapara Cricket Stadium
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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: questions fans ask
Quick answers to what readers ask us most.
Who is favourite to win India vs Australia?
India are favourites. Malik Mumbai rates their chance of winning the 2nd Test at 68%, with Australia on 32%. The projection weighs team strength, home advantage and the dry / spin conditions at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
What time does the IND vs AUS 2nd Test start in India?
The 2nd Test is scheduled for Sun, 31 Jan 2027 at 19:30 IST India time, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Series dates can move, so confirm on the day.
What is Malik Mumbai's best bet for IND vs AUS?
India to win is the safer option at 68%. The value pick is india day-one score over 277.5 runs at 56%. Never stake more than you can afford to lose.
What is the pitch like in Chennai?
A dry / spin pitch, by our reading, so expect it to help the spinners. That points to day-one scores of about 292 for India and 292 for Australia.
Should the toss winner bat or bowl first in IND vs AUS?
The toss winner should bat. Chasing on a wearing, turning pitch is the harder job. The coin goes up roughly half an hour before the 19:30 IST start, when both XIs are confirmed.
What happens if it rains during India vs Australia?
Lost time is not made up in full, so rain makes a draw more likely. Bets on the match result still stand, while session markets for overs never bowled are usually void. Check the forecast for Chennai on the day.
India vs Australia match kaun jitega?
Malik Mumbai ke model ke hisaab se India favourite hain, 68% chance ke saath, aur Australia ka chance 32% hai. Match Sun, 31 Jan 2027 ko 19:30 IST par shuru hoga. Yeh prediction hai, guarantee nahi.
Chennai ki pitch report kya hai?
Hum is pitch ko dry / spin rate karte hain, isliye spinners ko zyada madad milegi. Toss aur playing XI ka faisla match se lagbhag 30 minute pehle hota hai.
Is there home advantage in the 2nd Test?
Yes, India are at home. Knowing the ground and the conditions is worth a few percentage points, and it is included in our 68% rating for India.
Still unsure? Ask our team
Predictions, projected scores and win percentages on this page come from Malik Mumbai's own model, built from team strength, venue history and conditions. They are estimates, not guarantees, and only a bookmaker's live odds settle a bet. 18+ only. Set a limit before you play and bet responsibly.