Australia vs India, Adelaide 2025: Weather Forecast, Pitch Report, and Matchday Updates
Adelaide, October 22, 2025:
Cricket fans are gearing up for a thrilling clash between Australia and India at the Adelaide Oval, but all eyes are also on the weather, as clouds and wind threaten to play a role in today’s encounter.
According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM), Adelaide will experience partly cloudy skies, strong afternoon winds, and a slight chance of showers late in the day — conditions that could influence both batting and bowling strategies.
Adelaide Weather Forecast – October 22, 2025
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Maximum Temperature: 24 °C
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Minimum Temperature: 14 °C
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Conditions: Sunny spells in the morning, turning cloudy by afternoon
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Wind: North-northwesterly 15–25 km/h shifting south-westerly 30–40 km/h in the afternoon
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Chance of Rain: 30–40% (mainly evening)
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Humidity: Moderate (45–55%)
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Sunset: 7:29 p.m. local time
While the day is expected to start dry, gusty winds could test bowlers’ control and batters’ timing during the middle overs. Any rain later in the evening is likely to be light, meaning a full match remains probable unless conditions worsen.
Pitch Report – Adelaide Oval
The Adelaide pitch traditionally offers true bounce and value for strokeplay, favoring batsmen early on before spinners come into play in the second innings. Seamers may find early swing under cloudy skies, especially if the wind strengthens after lunch.
Curators have confirmed a hard surface with a thin grass layer, suggesting another high-scoring contest if conditions remain dry.
Team News and Match Buzz
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Australia: Captain Pat Cummins hinted at sticking with a balanced attack, with Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood expected to exploit movement under lights.
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India: Skipper Rohit Sharma emphasized the need for adaptability, noting that “the conditions in Adelaide can change quickly, especially when the sea breeze kicks in.”
Both sides are coming off strong performances, and a large crowd is expected at the iconic ground, with thousands of Indian fans creating a festive atmosphere.
Will Weather Affect the Match?
Meteorologists predict a slight drizzle possible post 8:00 p.m., but no significant threat of heavy rain. The wind gusts could, however, make fielding under lights tricky and might favor bowlers who can use swing effectively.
“The cool change arriving late in the evening could bring brief light showers, but the majority of the game should stay dry,” said BoM senior forecaster Jessica Martin.
Adelaide Matchday Highlights
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Toss timing: 1:00 p.m. (IST 8:00 a.m.)
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Match start: 1:30 p.m. (IST 8:30 a.m.)
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Expected crowd: 40,000+
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Live coverage: Sony Sports Network | Disney+ Hotstar
Final Outlook
Barring a short weather interruption, fans can expect a full day of high-quality cricket under partly cloudy skies. Adelaide’s conditions should make for an even contest — swing for bowlers early, and good batting under lights later.
Whether it’s Rohit Sharma’s timing, Warner’s aggression, or Starc’s fire, today’s game promises to keep spectators on the edge of their seats.
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