IND Vs AUS 2nd Test Timings: Key Details For Adelaide Match Start And Session Breaks

India and Australia are gearing up for the second Test match at the Adelaide Oval, starting on Friday, December 6. This Day-Night Test will be played with a pink ball. After India's victory in Perth, this match poses a significant challenge for the team.

Rohit Sharma is set to return as captain after missing the first Test due to personal reasons. KL Rahul is expected to retain his spot, while Devdutt Padikkal might be excluded from the playing XI.

The match will commence at 2:30 pm local time in Adelaide and continue until 9:30 pm. An additional 30 minutes may be added if needed to complete the daily overs.

Indian fans can enjoy a few extra hours of sleep as the match timings differ from usual early morning starts. The Day-Night format offers a unique viewing experience.

**All Timings are in IST

1st Session: 9:30 am to 11:30 am

The first session begins at 9:30 am IST. Batters aim to settle under natural light, while bowlers take advantage of the fresh pitch conditions.

Tea Break: 11:30 am to 12:10 pm

A Tea break follows at 11:30 am, lasting for 40 minutes, unlike the typical 20-minute interval in day Tests.

2nd Session: 12:10 pm to 2:10 pm

The second session resumes at 12:10 pm IST and continues until 2:10 pm. As daylight fades, fielding teams aim to exploit changing conditions before floodlights take over.

Dinner Break: 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm

A short Dinner break occurs from 2:10 pm to 2:30 pm, giving players a brief rest before the final session.

3rd Session: 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm - 5 pm

The third session starts at 2:30 pm IST. Under lights, the pink ball swings more, providing bowlers with crucial opportunities. This session can extend up to an additional half-hour till 5 pm IST if required.

This match offers Indian fans a feel of a home Test as they watch Rohit Sharma lead his team in Adelaide under these unique conditions.