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Xtra Time Web Desk: Adelaide Oval's pitch curator Damian Hough has informed about the conditions. He has revealed that the wicket will have an even covering of grass - 6mm to be exact in the 2nd Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

Where being asked whether the conditions will be favourable for fast bowlers in Adelaide, Hough said that him and his team were trying to make a balanced wicket where batters, pacers and spinners can impact the Test match. He stated, "History suggests that it is hard to bat under lights in Adelaide. The pitch will have 6mm of grass. We are trying to produce a pitch that would be a good contest. The pitch did not play a part in the Test match finishing in 3 days last time India were here. I thought that it was really good bowling from Australia. As long as there is something in it for all aspects of the game, I am happy, I just want a good contest."

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He further added, "The ball hooping around has got nothing to do with the pitch. Under right conditions, right weather, the ball will move. " Thundershowers are expected on Day 1 of the Adelaide Test match, with 88 per cent chances of rain predicted on December 6 so Hough feels that in those days, the ball will swing and seam but it will not be because of the pitch, but due to the conditions on the venue.

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Last time when India played in Adelaide, they bundled out for 36 but at present, team India is coming with a massive victory of 295 runs over Australia in Perth. India will be looking to get the result in favour whereas Australia will jump to bounce back.