Australia vs India 2018-19: Analyzing the Test records of the 4 frontline Australian bowlers against India

The upcoming Australia vs India Test series is being touted as the battle between the struggling Indian batting line-up and the potent Australian bowling, which is formidable in home conditions. The Australian bowling attack consists of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, and all four of them are outstanding Test bowlers.

It won't be easy for the Indian batting line-up to crack the code against these bowlers and that too in their home conditions, which they know like the back of their hands. These bowlers have given all visiting batsmen plenty of things to worry about, and Virat Kohli & Co have a task on their hands trying to subdue them.

Let's take a look at the record of these bowlers against India, in order to better understand what to expect from them in the upcoming series:

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Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc can be lethal on his day

Starc can bowl at a fiery pace which can be disconcerting for most batsmen. He has an outstanding yorker, and has the special ability to polish off the tail within a matter of minutes.

Overall, Strac has taken 18 wickets against India in seven Test matches. In Australia, he has taken 11 wickets against India in three Tests.

Looking at the above figures it would be safe to say that Indian batsmen have played Starc rather well so far. However, the tall Aussie bowler would surely be looking to make amends in the upcoming series.

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Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood is known for his accuracy

Known for the McGrath-esque type of line and length, Josh Hazlewood has been an amazing Test bowler for Australia. His knack of bowling in the corridor outside the off stump often compels the batsmen to make mistakes, which results in a lot of wickets for him.

Overall, Hazlewood has taken 21 wickets against India in seven Test matches. In Australia, he has taken 12 wickets against India in 3 Tests.

Just like Starc, even Hazlewood has not had great success against India so far, which is a good sign for Indian fans.

Nathan Lyon

Nathan Lyon can be dangerous on Australian pitches

Nathan Lyon is one of those rare spinners who has bowled well against Indian batsmen. His record is equally impressive against Kohli's men, whether at home or away.

Overall, Lyon has taken 64 wickets against India in 14 Test matches. In Australia, he has taken 30 wickets against India in 7 Tests.

The Indian batsmen would have to be wary of Lyon's turn and variations if they want to maintain an upper hand against the Aussies after the new ball has lost its sheen.

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Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins can generate disconcerting bounce

Pat Cummins can be a difficult customer on the bouncy tracks of Australia. He has the ability to generate disconcerting bounce, with a very dangerous short ball in his repertoire.

Cummins hasn't played against India that often. In the 2 Test matches that he has played against India, both of which came in India, he has bagged 8 wickets.

That suggests he has been able to trouble the Indian batsmen, so the visitors would have to be on their guard against him in the upcoming series.