6 Reasons why India have started to win on unresponsive pitches

The Five bowler theory

Virat Kohli is a fan of playing five bowlers

India have been able to consistently dismiss the opposition twice in the match. The bowlers have been fresh and charged up and since there are five bowlers playing, the workload is effectively reduced on each of them. Quick bowlers bowl in short spells and prove to be more effective.

It also provides the captain with diverse options to look for when a partnership is developing. R Ashwin's rise as a batsman has also helped the team's cause and has enabled them to field an eleven that comprises of five genuine options with the ball. It is not a secret that captain Virat Kohli is a fan of playing five bowlers in the team.