Calcutta: All-rounder James Faulkner reckons the pitch to be used for the second ODI at the Gabba on Friday will be flat as well.

The first one-dayer in Perth saw India's 309 for three chased down comfortably by Australia even though they lost their openers early. Australia did not require Faulkner's services with the bat as the centuries from captain Steve Smith and George Bailey were good enough to earn them a five-wicket win.

The left-arm bowler reminded that bowlers will find it difficult at the Gabba even though the pitch looks to have good pace and carry. "Everyone was quite surprised with how the wicket played in Perth.

"It was obviously very flat and we saw so many runs being scored. I think any time over 300 runs is being scored and chased down, it's definitely a flat wicket," Faulkner said in Brisbane on Thursday.

"I am expecting the same sort of scenario here as well. I have not seen an ODI wicket here that has not been flat for a fair while. So, bowlers will find it tough. Still, it should have good pace and carry and lead to a good contest again," Faulkner added.

Australia fielded an all-pace attack in Perth and are expected to go in with the same bowling combination in the second ODI as well. "It's a tough gig bowling in Perth and here.

"Runs can be scored so fast due to the pace on the ball. The pitches don't really grip as much as the one at the MCG or in Canberra, ones that we will come up against later in the series.

"I think everyone got hit the other day, so you can't really single out anyone," he said.

Commenting on the removal of the Powerplay, Faulkner said the ability of the fielding side to post five boundary riders was a relief. "I did notice a change. The big change was the overs leading into the old Powerplay where batsmen tended to milk it around and stay in and then use that as a launching pad.

"That was a dangerous time for any team batting, because if you lost a wicket before that five-over period, it could really halt your momentum. Likewise, if you didn't lose a wicket, you could really set up a big total.