India vs Australia 2017: 5 ways Australia can sustain their momentum at Bangalore

#3 Team composition

Will Australia persist with Mitchell Marsh?

Deciding the team composition after a victory should usually be an easy task. But Australia do have something to ponder about. While Mitchell Marsh was used in Pune, he had very little bowling to do and his batting does not inspire much confidence.

Although the chances of such a turning pitch being laid out at Chinnaswamy are slim, Australia might wonder if Marsh's batting can withstand the test. Starc had ample success with the bat by going after the Indian spinners and pace bowlers. Going by that, Maxwell at six may not be a bad idea.

If he can score a quick-fire half-century, it will help Australia frustrate the Indian bowlers while adding some valuable runs on the board. Marsh is, of course, in the team for his seam bowling too, but if they feel they do not need that, there is no point in playing him ahead of Maxwell or even Khawaja.