If India keep Smith and Lyon quiet, they have the edge against Australia
Australia are boosted by good performances at home, but India are always near-impossible to beat in India
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Steven Smith is the only current Australia batter who averages above 30 in India. Lyon has 34 wickets from seven Tests, by far the most of the current attack • AFP/Getty Images
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Former Australia captain Ian Chappell is a columnist