IND vs WI 3rd T20I: 2 Changes India might make for the 3rdd T20I against West Indies; Check Out For Full Details

By Aryan Thakur Aug 8, 2023 7:06 AM   IST  

IND vs WI 3rd T20I: Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, the Indian team is currently playing a five-match T20I series on the West Indies tour, in the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the performance of this team is not looking special. After which many questions have started to arise on the captaincy of Hardik Pandya. The Indian team is trailing 2-0 in the series. Here we discuss 2 Changes India might make for the 3rdd T20I against West Indies.

The first T20I match was played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad. Where the West Indies team won by 4 runs in a thrilling match. While batting first, the West Indies team scored 149 runs in 20 overs while the Indian team chasing the target could score only 145 runs in 20 overs.

At Providence Stadium in Guyana, the second T20 game was played. The Indian team batted first and scored 152 runs in 20 overs. Chasing the target, WI won the game by scoring 155 runs in just 18.5 overs, taking a 2-0 series lead. Inform batsman, Nicholas Pooran played a dramatic inning where he scored 67 runs in 40 balls including six fours and four sixes.

The Indian team's batsman is the cause of their troubles. Both Ishaan Kishan and Shubham Gill struggled in their respective matches. Long-time Indian team member Suryakumar Yadav is also struggling to score runs with his bat. Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals and a prominent figure in cricket, excels in the IPL but struggles to make an impact while wearing the blue jersey.

India lost the game despite being in a strong position, which will hurt them greatly. India's team management and Hardik Pandya might make a bold move in the upcoming IND vs WI 3rd T20I. India may make 2 changes for the third T20I match against the West Indies.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I: 2 Changes India might make

Yashasvi Jaiswal IN for Ishan Kishan?

Yashasvi Jaiswal is in excellent form right now. In such a situation, his sitting on the bench is harming the Indian team. The same Ishaan Kishan is getting a chance but he is not able to forget this opportunity. All cricket experts also believe that Jaiswal should get a place in the playing XI. Ishaan Kishan could be benched for the third game in this scenario, and Sanju Samson could take over wicketkeeping duties.

Kuldeep Yadav IN for Axar Patel?

Kuldeep Yadav, who has been a part of the Indian team for a long time, is a strong contender for the playing XI in the third T20 match. Whenever Kuldeep Yadav and Chahal bowl together, the opposition team is seen in trouble. In such a situation, he can be taken in the team in place of Akshar Patel.

IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Probable XIs

India - Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Sanju Samson (WK), Ravi Vishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar.

West Indies - Kyle Mayers, Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy

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