India predicted 11 vs Sri Lanka, 3rd T20I: On Thursday, Arshdeep Singh returned to the playing 11 after a long layoff.
Didn’t go down well as the left-arm pacer went wicketless and conceded 37 runs in two overs. Harshal Patel is expected to be back in place of Arshdeep.
When they take against Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 match on Saturday. Hardik Pandya and the company will want to win the series. After losing the second T20I on Thursday by 16 runs. Team India’s three-match series is currently knotted at 1-1. The visitors, led by Dasun Shanaka, would attempt to maintain their winning streak in the meanwhile.
Arshdeep Singh made his long-awaited comeback to the playing 11 on Thursday
But things didn’t go well as the left-arm bowler failed to pick up any wickets and gave up 37 runs in two overs. He didn’t practise in matches, which is why he bowled five no-balls during the game. Arshdeep is likely to be replaced by Harshal Patel due of the huge stakes of the third T20I.
Shivam Mavi also had a dismal day in the last game. Giving up 53 runs in four overs without taking a wicket. The Men in Blue would want to stick with him despite his poor numbers because of his 4-for-4 debut performance. Axar Patel, an all-rounder, is in the best shape of his life after excelling with both the ball and the bat. It seems certain that he will be included in the starting 11. It’s likely that Yuzvendra Chahal and Umran Malik will also play after their performance in the second game.
The concern for Team India is Hardik Pandya’s individual performance. As he has yet to take a wicket in his first two games. For India to win the third T20I, the right-handed hitter must be at the top of his game. In order to replace Shubman Gill, who has performed poorly in the series. India may be inclined to give Ruturaj Gaikwad a go at the top. However, it is anticipated that the latter’s international experience will assist him to maintain his position as opener against Ishan Kishan. Sanju Samson won’t be present, hence Rahul Tripathi will once again be No. 3. As India’s finisher and power batter, all-rounder Deepak Hooda is most likely to play at No. 6.
India’s predicted 11 for third T20I vs Sri Lanka:
- Openers: Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill/ Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Middle order: Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya ©, Deepak Hooda
- Spinners: Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal
- Pacers: Harshal Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik
Ishan Kishan (wk), Shubman Gill/Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya (c). Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shivam Mavi, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik.
