India coach Rahul Dravid must select between experimenting and persevering with the profitable mixture in his bid to make sure a clear sweep in opposition to Sri Lanka within the third and closing one-dayer right here on Friday.
While Shikhar Dhawan-led India gained the primary recreation by seven wickets, Deepak Chahar pulled a heist in the second along with his match-winning unbeaten 69 because the guests gained by three wickets.
Now, it stays to be seen whether or not India proceed with Prithvi Shaw, who obtained scores of 43 and 13, to accomplice the skipper on the prime, or go in for sophisticated Devdutt Padikkal or an equally elegant Ruturaj Gaikwad — each excellent List A gamers.
If Shaw will get one other alternative, he could be greater than eager to get an enormous rating, as he did not convert his begin within the first recreation.
Another dilemma for the group administration could be whether or not to stick with aggressive Ishan Kishan or give a possibility to Sanju Samson, one other hard-hitting batsman, to make his ODI debut.
The likes of Manish Pandey and ever-improving Suryakumar Yadav are sure to take care of their locations because the duo are the middle-order spine.
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With vice-captain Bhuvneshwar Kumar making it clear that there aren’t any health points with Hardik Pandya, the flamboyant Baroda participant and his brother all-rounder Krunal are anticipated to play.
There are occasions when each participant doesn’t wish to relaxation and play every recreation, however the group administration would wish to contemplate the workload of the bowlers, as they’re enjoying six matches in simply 12 days in humid Sri Lankan situations.
In the 2 earlier video games, the Indian bowlers managed to comprise the inexperienced Sri Lankan batting-line up and pulled issues again.
While Bhuvneshwar may proceed to guide the assault, it stays to be seen whether or not the group administration opts for younger Navdeep Saini or uncapped spectacular left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya instead of final recreation’s hero Deepak Chahar, who has been distinctive along with his knuckle-ball.
But Chahar, who has now proven that he can bat, can also be a key participant within the T20 arrange, and therefore he may very well be rested, with the three shortest format video games lined up.
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The spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav (2/48 and 0/55) and Yuzvendra Chahal (2/52 and three/50) did fairly nicely within the first two video games. But with the likes of off-spinner Krishnappa Gowtham and gifted Rahul Chahar, ready within the wings, will probably be a troublesome name on whom to play.
With the sequence already within the bag, the group could relaxation ‘Kulcha’ and play the younger weapons, with Krunal because the third spinner.
For Sri Lanka, a win within the closing recreation would do wonders to their confidence after almost pulling off a win within the second recreation.
Opener Avishka Fernando has been amongst runs, however wants help from the opposite batsmen.
An excellent outing for skipper Dasun Shanaka, Minod Bhanuka, Dhananjaya de Silva and others wouldn’t solely assist the group but in addition themselves within the profession forward.
Sri Lanka coach Mickey Arthur’s anger and disappointment was a lot seen within the final recreation, however he must bolster his gamers, particularly his bowlers.
For Sri Lanka, the efficiency of leggie Wanindu Hasaranga, who picked three wickets within the final match, would even be essential.
The Teams (From):
India: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Prithvi Shaw, Devdutt Padikkal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav, Manish Pandey, Nitish Rana, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rahul Chahar, Deepak Chahar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Chetan Sakariya, Navdeep Saini.
Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (captain), Dhananjaya De Silva, Avishka Fernando, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Bandara, Minod Bhanuka, Lahiru Udara, Ramesh Mendis, Chamika Karunaratne, Dushmantha Chameera, Lakshan Sandakan, Akila Dhananjaya, Shiran Fernando, Dhananjaya Lakshan, Ishan Jayaratne, Praveen Jayawickrema, Asitha Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Lahiru Kumara, Isuru Udana.