India head into the Adelaide ODI with their backs against the wall following a humbling defeat in Perth. The much-anticipated return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli fell flat, with the star duo dismissed for eight and a duck, respectively, while the rest of the batting line-up also struggled to make an impact.

In terms of bowling, the Indian pace attack lacked its usual incisiveness, which it usually has with Jasprit Bumrah in the ranks. Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana struggled for rhythm, claiming just a single wicket between them, while spinners Axar Patel and

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