Sunil Gavaskar was finding it easy to play because the ball was coming through nicely during his innings. This meant he could play his shots confidently without worrying about the ball moving unpredictably off the pitch. As a result, he was able to play various drives, including square drives, with ease. Additionally, Gavaskar had a good bat, which helped the ball go where he intended, making the stroke-play appear obedient and controlled.