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India
Day-one score
288–351
Australia
Day-one score
277–337
India vs Australia (2nd Test) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on 31 Jan 2027: our model leans India at 50% on a dry / turning surface, with a projected day-one score after 90 overs of 288–351.
At a glance
AI overview
India start as the favourite in the 2nd Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, but 14% of our model's weight sits on a draw, so the first two sessions matter most.
India meet Australia for match 2 of 5 in the Australia tour of India, 2027, a Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It is listed for Sunday 31 January 2027, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
India's edge is their spin attack, while Australia's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits MA Chidambaram Stadium gets the first say. MA Chidambaram Stadium is a slow, turning surface where spin decides the middle overs, so we expect a dry / turning surface with a first-day score around 288–351 for India and 277–337 for Australia.
Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on. Because a draw is a live result here (14%), watch how much time is lost before you read anything into a single session.
Match ticket
Cricket dates follow each series window, so confirm the exact day with the host board.
Win probability
India 50%, draw 14%, Australia 36%. A draw carries real weight in a Test, so read the split as three outcomes rather than two.
Model lean
India
50% to win · 14-point gap
The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for MA Chidambaram Stadium and India's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.
On a turning surface, India's spinners get the extra weight in the model.
Rain and bad light matter more in a longer match, so the draw figure moves first when the forecast changes.
Impact names
Four names our model expects to move this match on dry / turning conditions.
India
Spinner
Kuldeep Yadav
Wicket-taker in the squeeze
India
Batter
Virat Kohli
Middle-order finisher
Australia
Fast bowler
Pat Cummins
Death-overs specialist
Australia
All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell
Balance of the XI
These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.
Scoreboard model
Projected day-one score by session for each side, followed by the cumulative curve across 90 overs.
| Session | India | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1Overs 1–30 | 91–109 | 87–105 |
| Session 2Overs 31–60 | 101–121 | 97–116 |
| Session 3Overs 61–90 | 96–121 | 93–116 |
| Day one, 90 overs | 288–351 | 277–337 |
Overs bowled
After 30 overs
IND 100AUS 96
After 60 overs
IND 211AUS 202
After 90 overs
IND 319AUS 307
Sessions are modelled at 30 overs each, and the totals are for the first 90 overs of a first innings.
Team details
India's edge is their spin attack, while Australia's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits MA Chidambaram Stadium gets the first say.
India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this Test, their spin attack is their strongest suit.
MA Chidambaram Stadium suits their spinners. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle Australia's pace attack.
Australia come in with a high-class pace unit and top-order batters who score quickly on bouncy surfaces. In this Test, their pace attack is their strongest suit.
MA Chidambaram Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle India's spin attack.
MA Chidambaram Stadium is a slow, turning surface where spin decides the middle overs. Our surface tag for this match is dry / turning, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.
Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.
Dry weather, with the surface expected to slow and grip as the match goes on.
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.
Market guide
The markets most followers look at for India vs Australia, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.
Backs a team to win, or the draw. Unlike limited-overs cricket the market has three outcomes.
Model split: India 50%, draw 14%, Australia 36%.
How this market worksA separate market on who wins the coin toss. It settles before the first ball.
Toss lean is to bat first, so watch which captain has to choose.
How this market worksLines on how many runs a side scores in a session, or in a fixed number of overs.
Session 1: India 91–109, Australia 87–105.
How this market worksBets on which side leads after both first innings, or by how many runs.
Day-one projection: India 288–351, Australia 277–337.
How this market worksPicks the leading run-scorer for a team or for the match.
Kuldeep Yadav and Pat Cummins lead our watchlist.
How this market worksPrices move ball by ball with wickets, weather and session results.
Rain delays reset the draw price first, so check the covers.
How this market worksBetting tips
Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.
Read the surface before the toss
MA Chidambaram Stadium is tagged dry / turning. Expect the pitch to slow, so runs come harder later in the match.
Wait for the toss
The lean is to bat first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.
Watch each session, not just the result
Sessions move prices in a Test. Our projection puts India at 91–109 in Session 1 against Australia's 87–105.
Check the team news
Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Kuldeep Yadav or Pat Cummins, moves this model by several points.
Set a limit first
Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.
The case for this match
Australia keep it interesting
India are ahead at 50%, but Australia have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.
Match 2 of 5 in the Australia tour of India
Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.
Dry / turning conditions add an edge
On a dry / turning surface the middle overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.
Depth of markets
A Test at MA Chidambaram Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.
For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.
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Our model gives India 50%, Australia 36% and the draw 14%. India are the modest favourite, but this is a Test and results can change quickly with weather and sessions. It is an indicative estimate, not advice.
MA Chidambaram Stadium is a slow, turning surface where spin decides the middle overs. We tag it dry / turning with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface slows and grips.
Our model projects India at 288–351 and Australia at 277–337 for the day-one score after 90 overs. Treat these as ranges, not promises.
The lean is to bat first. Batting first gets runs on the board before the surface wears and turns in the fourth innings.
It is listed for Sunday 31 January 2027, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.
Our watchlist has Kuldeep Yadav (India, wicket-taker in the squeeze), Virat Kohli (India, middle-order finisher), Pat Cummins (Australia, death-overs specialist), Glenn Maxwell (Australia, balance of the xi). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.
India play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.
A Test can last up to five days with two innings each, so a draw is a real result and sessions matter.
No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.
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