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'They Are All...': Aussie Pacer Lavishes Praise on Indian Batters Ahead of 2nd T20I

image-lpfa1k1hBehrendorff praises Indian batters [AP Photo]

In the upcoming second T20I match against India, scheduled for Sunday, 26 November at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield Stadium, Australia is aiming to rebound from their close defeat in the first match.

Behrendorff sets sights on second T20I against India

Despite setting a formidable 209-run target in the first match at Vizag, Australia was bested by India, led by impressive performances from Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Rinku Singh, who clinched victory in the game's final ball.

Ahead of the second IND vs AUS T20I, Aussie pacer Jason Behrendorff, speaking at a press conference on Saturday acknowledged the challenges posed by the Indian batting lineup. He highlighted the difficulty of consistently outsmarting India's batsmen, noting their calibre and the need to keep them uncertain through varied pace, line, and length.

"They are all pretty good players and may be try to keep them guessing, just to stay one step ahead which is hard to do at times. Maybe, do what we can in terms of change in pace, line and length," said Behrendorff.

Behrendorff also reflected on his successful experiences in India, attributing his performance to the ball's tendency to swing in these conditions. He stated his plans to leverage this strength, focusing on swinging the ball early in the innings and seeking wickets during the Powerplay.

"I have been pretty fortunate that the ball swung pretty much whenever I have played in India. So, sticking to my strength and trying to swing the ball upfront and take wickets in Powerplay, that's what I have been able to do over a period of time," added the southpaw.

The lanky speedster also mentioned adjusting his bowling strategy based on the conditions, such as being straighter in his line to counteract quick boundary hits typical in Indian pitches and varying his approach according to the surface's grip.