3 reasons why India can win the T20 series against Australia despite losing the first match

#2 Khaleel Ahmed can be the X factor

Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed is a bowler who can be a game-changer. He is fast, aggressive and menacing. Ahmed has speed (145+km/h), and bowls in the right areas.

Being new to international cricket and this being his first tour to Australia, he went for runs today. But Kohli is a sharp captain, and he knows Ahmed can be the X-factor if they are to win in Australia.

The bowlers did not get enough match practice after arriving Down Under. Today's game would serve as a guiding light for the pacer to learn and analyze the Australian conditions, batsmen, and the pitches.

The next game could well see Ahmed give his best in terms of pace, bounce, and variations. He would be raring to go all out and perform to the best of his abilities.

#3 Kuldeep Yadav can turn the match by himself

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has been magical for India. The left-arm unorthodox bowler has taken 31 wickets in 15 T20 matches, which is phenomenal by any standard.

Kuldeep has taken those wickets against Australia, West Indies, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Ireland, both in India and the respective countries. That shows his adaptability and skill level.

In the first match, he took two wickets at an economy rate of six. His past record and recent form suggest he can go for the kill in the next match. If that happens, the Australian team will be in jeopardy.