The Ashes 2013: 5 reasons why Australia can win the 2nd Test at Lord's

3. Shane Watson and Chris Rogers

A solid 84-run stand by Watson and Rogers in the 2nd innings would boos their morale

The opening pairing of Chris Rogers and Shane Watson was a brainchild of Darren Lehmann. Chasing a challenging total of 311 runs in the 4th innings, the pair got Australia to a wonderful start, putting 81 runs together and providing a platform for the middle order to capitalise upon.

Watson looked tentative and under pressure in the first innings as he went about fishing for balls that were wide outside his off-stump, but he overcame his nerves in the second innings to put up an impressive show with Rogers. The 35-year-old Rogers on the other hand, playing his second Test, applied himself in both innings.

Their batting styles complement each other as Rogers is a resilient customer who puts a price to his wicket, whereas Shane Watson has the ability to put the opposition under the hammer from the very first ball. If they can negotiate with the threat posed by the new ball, Australia will have a much better chance of reaching a big total.