India vs West Indies: India (Indian Cricket Team) has already won the three-match ODI series against West Indies by 2-0. Team India won big in the first two matches with the help of the batsmen. Virat Kohli scored a century in the first ODI. In the second match, Rohit Sharma scored a stunning century, and skipper Shubman Gill’s double century came from the bat. India will aim to whitewash the Caribbean in the final match of the series at New Chandigarh on October 3.
What is the chance of Rohit?
Rohit Sharma played a sparkling innings of 101 runs off 75 balls in the second ODI. 10 fours and 6 sixes came from his bat. He showed good rhythm by scoring 32 runs in the first match as well. As a result, Rohit is likely to be rested in the third match after winning the series. Yashasvi Jaiswal is likely to replace him in the playing XI. Yasaswi has been considered as Rohit’s backup opener for a long time.
There is also a hint of change in the bowling department
The third ODI could also see a change in the Indian bowling attack. Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Anshul Kamboj has replaced him in the team. However, it may be difficult to get a chance for Kamboj directly in the playing XI. Experienced Mohammad Siraj is likely to play in that place. Siraj, who is waiting for an opportunity in the first two matches of the series, can now return to the eleven.
Nitish instead of Akib Nabi?
Aqib Nabi could not make the expected impact in the second match. The West Indies batsmen did not have much trouble against his bowling. So there is a possibility to leave him out in the last ODI and give chance to Nitish Kumar Reddy. Nitish can also be played as part of the plan that the Indian team management wants to test several cricketers ahead of next year’s ODI World Cup.
Who is in the middle order?
If Rohit is rested, Shubman Gill can pair up with Yasswi in the opening. Virat Kohli will be number three. Rituraj Gaikwad can then be seen in the middle order. KL Rahul is likely to retain his place as wicketkeeper. Along with Nitish Kumar Reddy as an all-rounder, Ravindra Jadeja and Neman Dhir are also in the probable XI.
How can India’s XI?
Keeping Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department, Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Brar can be kept in the pace attack. Overall, India’s probable XI for the third ODI—Yashwi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Neman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Barar. But the final XI will be known at the time of the toss.