Australia coach Darren Lehmann yesterday said the Adelaide Oval, which will host the second Ashes Test against England, would be the fastest pitch in the country under lights. "It's a fascinating Test match, there's a lot of talk about it'll seam and it'll swing," Lehmann said as the teams travelled to Adelaide. "The ball stays pretty good, but you can make runs if you play well as per normal. And it does quicken up at night - probably the fastest wicket around Australia at night, so that's going to be interesting, how it plays," Lehmann was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo. Stressing that the Aussies will attack England's middle and lower order, Lehmann also pointed out that short deliveries will work to the hosts' advantage as grounds here are bigger than in England.

Australia's Mitchell Starc bowls during the first Test match against England at the Gabba on November 23