South Africa vs India 2018: 5 reasons why India can beat SA in the Test series

#2 Batsmen possess technique and skill to succeed in SA conditions

One of the reasons India has struggled in South Africa over the years is the inability of their batsmen to adapt to the tough, bouncy conditions offered to them. But looking at this Indian batting line-up, things might change in this series.

With the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane this batting line-up possesses the right quantity of technique and skill to thrive in tough conditions.

Each batsman has immense talent, a wide array of shots, and most importantly self-confidence. All of these qualities would be required in abundance when they come up against SA in the Test series.

And players like Ajinkya Rahane and Pujara have tasted a lot of success overseas so far in their career. Rahane has performed better away from home, this makes their batting line-up look that much stronger.

This batting line up consists of players who, on any given day, can bat out a lot of overs patiently and the same time can accelerate at will. This ability to switch gears and put the opposition under immense pressure is something which can rattle South Africa.