IND Vs ENG 3rd ODI Playing XI:
Team India and England are all set to lock horns in the third and final ODI of the series at the Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Sunday.
After defeating England by 10 wickets in the first one-day international, team India lost its way and played a dull match at Lord’s, losing the second ODI, which ultimately gave the third match the decision to decide the series winner.
Earlier, the Indian side won the T20 series against England by 2-1
Apart from the last game, India dominated all departments in the white-ball series so far and they will try to regain the momentum by winning the third match.
England has a strong team as well. They have plenty of dependable players on their squad who can turn the game in their teams’ favour. However, facing off against the best team in the world will be a difficult question for them to resolve.
IND Vs ENG Probable Playing XI:
India XI:
Batters: Rohit Sharma ©, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav
Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Prasidh Krishna
England XI:
Batters: Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Joe Root, Liam Livingstone
Wicket-keeper: Jos Buttler
All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Sam Curran
Bowlers: David Willey, Reece Topley, Richard Gleeson, Matthew Parkinson
Team Combinations:
After providing a 100-plus partnership between the Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan in the firs ODI, both openers lose momentum in the second ODI. Although, both captain and vice-captain of team India in ODI cricket know their responsibilities quite well and in the final ODI they will try to add as many runs as possible to provide a strong foundation to score big runs or achieve the target.
Virat Kohli, who made his return after missing the first game due to a groin injury, failed to create any mark in the second game by scoring just 16 runs but will try his best to score runs to boost his confidence. Suryakumar Yadav will be the best batter to bat at no.4, Rishabh Pant is the perfect wicket-keeper batter. While Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja will be an ideal all-rounders to be included in the team.
Jasprit Kumar, along with Mohammed Shami will be the leaders of the Indian fast bowling unit. While the new comer Prasidh Krishna provides the much needed support. Yuzvendra Chahal will be the best spinner to use in the conditions in England.
The opening pair for England will be Jonny Bairstow and captain Jason Roy. Joe Root will bat at No. 3, then Liam Livingstone and Jos Buttler and Ben Stokes make up a potent middle order. While the all-rounders in bowling and batting, George Moeen Ali and Sam Curran, will handle the challenging overs if given the chance.
Reece Topley, who dismissed six Indian batters in the second ODI to outshined India by 100 runs will a tough bowler to face in initial overs for the visitors. While, David Willey and Craig Overton will be a handy options for England against India.
Key players to watch out for in 3rd ODI between India and England
The biggest thread for the English side in the second T20 would be the opening pair of Rohit and Pant.
India’s dependable batter Virat Kohli, who is searching for form, is ready to roar to regain the confidence. While the dangerous finishers Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja can give headache to England in the 3rd ODI.
Jonny Bairstow, the skipper Jos Buttler, and Moeen Ali are the strongest players in England side.
