5 factors behind India's 17-match unbeaten streak

#3 Lower order contributions

Jadeja has contributed with the bat and ball

Lower order contributions can deflate the opposition and always change balance and equations. India’s unbeaten streak owes itself to the Indian tail which has been extremely productive. Since 20^th August 2015, Indian lower order (8-11) has contributed 1471 runs at 26.74 in 56 innings.

Only England has more runs – 1757. However, those came in 97 innings at 18.89. The second highest lower-order average is 20.19 by New Zealand, way behind India’s average. During this time, India has managed to post 2 century and 4 half-century partnerships. We also need to mention an important fact that Ashwin has played quite a few matches at No.6 allowing India to play the extra bowler.