#2 Well-balanced Australian bowling attack
The selectors have done a commendable job in selecting a well-rounded squad for this series. The pace bowling department has never been a concern for Australia, this continues to be the norm for this series too. In Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jackson Bird, they have a potent and penetrative bowling line-up.
However, the inclusion of Steven O' Keefe and Nathan Lyon into the squad has given the team the cutting edge. O'Keefe has been a consistent performer in the domestic set-up, and his performance in the practice match in which he claimed 10 wickets will be a massive boost for the team.
Along with Nathan Lyon, who has already given a great account of himself, the spin combination might tilt the balance in the favour of the visitors.
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