5 factors that are necessary for Team India to emulate their home success in overseas conditions

#3 Contributions from the lower order

The lower order should continue with their contributions with the bat

During the home series in the previous couple of years, the lower order has contributed immensely with the bat. There were many rescue acts as well as the quick-fire cameos that have helped in setting up the stage for a declaration. The contributions of the tail assume great importance in the away tours, where the Indian teams of the past have been blown away by the opposition's pace attack.

The lower order average for India since the previous tour of South Africa in the overseas conditions (South Africa, New Zealand, England and Australia) is just 22.69, which is low as compared to the average at home which is 30.61. However, in the current series, the lower order has batted splendidly, with the eighth-wicket partnership fetching the maximum number of runs in three of the six innings and averaging 42.83. The presence of all-rounders has been a big factor in the improved contributions from the tail. The lower order should continue with its performances and help the team reach a good total.