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

1. Bowling performance

Peter Siddle’s performance was one of the positives for the Aussies in 1st Test

The first and foremost thing that is required to win a Test match is the competence to take twenty wickets and Australia proved that they have it, at least in the first innings.

They have discovered a good spin option in Ashton Agar, something they lacked prior to this Test match, whereas Peter Siddle has led the attack from the front with a memorable five-for in the first innings, which could have so easily been a match-winning performance.

James Pattinson and Mitchell Starc clearly suffered from nervousness in the first few overs of the Test match, bowling all over the place but they will be more comfortable in their shoes at Lord’s. Though sporadic, they gave us some glimpses of the brilliance that they are capable of at Trent Bridge.