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India vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI Playing XI Prediction: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, will aim for a clean sweep in the final ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday. The team is unlikely to tinker with its batting line-up but skipper Rohit Sharma might look at some of his bowling options before facing a better quality opposition in New Zealand. On getting a chance in place of Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav did a wonderful job in the second ODI. In such a situation, it can be expected that he will get a chance again.
Big responsibility on the shoulders of Mohammed Shami
In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami will have to lead the fast bowling attack. In such a situation, BCCI must be keeping a close watch on his every performance. Even in the first two matches of the Border Gavaskar Trophy, Bumrah will not be present. Left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh can be tried for variety. If the team wants to test Washington Sundar ahead of the series against the Black Caps, then the third ODI is an ideal platform.
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It is necessary to monitor Shami’s workload
Mohammed Shami’s workload will be the primary concern for the Indian team management. In the absence of Jasprit Bumrah, Shami will lead the Indian pace attack in the Test series against Australia. In such a situation, it is necessary to monitor their workload. In such a situation, left arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh can be tried in the third ODI. Apart from bowling with the new ball, he can bowl in the death over as well.
Sundar can be tried
At the same time, if the Indian team wants to try Washington Sundar before the ODI series against New Zealand, then the third ODI is the perfect platform for that. If this happens then Akshar Patel can be given rest.
Will Kuldeep be out of playing-XI in third ODI?
If we talk about spin bowling, then Yuzvendra Chahal could not play the second ODI due to pain in the right shoulder. If he remains available for selection in the third ODI, it will be interesting to see whether Kuldeep Yadav will sit out the next match after being adjudged Player of the Match once again. However, the team management hardly takes such a decision. Mohammad Siraj and Umran Malik bowled well in both ODIs. In such a situation, both of them will be part of the playing-XI in the third.
High scoring match expected
The third ODI match between India and Sri Lanka will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The match will start at 1:30 pm Indian time. So far only one ODI match has been played on this ground. West Indies scored 104 runs in that match, while India won by scoring 105 runs at the loss of one wicket. But today a high scoring match can be seen between India and Sri Lanka.
This can be the playing eleven of both the teams
India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer / Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.
Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Nuwanidu Fernando, Charith Aslanka, Dasun Shanaka (Captain), DD Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, C Karunaratne, Dunith Velalej, K Mendis, Lahiru Kumara, K Rajitha.
