West Indies vs India: Will Arshdeep Singh make ODI debut in ODI collection finale?

India will look to finish a clear sweep of the 3-match ODI collection towards the West Indies when the 2 groups meet for the collection decider in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday, July 27. Despite having traveled to the West Indies with out the first-choice stars, Shikhar Dhawan-led younger facet have managed to carry their nerves and outclass West Indies within the first 2 ODIs.

India have proven the tendency to not tinker with the enjoying XIs beneath head coach Rahul Dravid however having sealed a 2-0 unbeatable lead within the 3-match collection, India would possibly have a look at giving the gamers on the bench a go on Wednesday.

On the batting entrance, India have the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ishan Kishan warming the benches however it’s unlikely the kids will get to disturb the opening mixture of Shubman Gill and captain Shikhar Dhawan. Ishan Kishan is a wicketkeeping possibility as effectively however he’s unlikely to switch Sanju Samson who has accomplished effectively decrease down the order. The Mumbai Indians star has typically batted on the high of the order and he might need to attend extra for his possibilities within the ODI set-up.

ARSHDEEP SET FOR ODI DEBUT?

However, Arshdeep Singh would possibly get a glance in on Wednesday because the left-arm pacer is all set to make his ODI debut. Arshdeep made a shocking worldwide debut when he picked up 2 wickets and bowled a maiden over within the first of a 3-match collection towards England earlier this month. However, he was not a part of the final 2 T20Is because the Punjab pacer wasn’t a part of the squad.

Arshdeep was picked for the 3-match ODIs towards England however an stomach pressure dominated out of competition.

Having warmed the benches within the first 2 ODIs, the younger left-arm pacer will likely be raring to go and show his mettle within the longer format of the sport. Arshdeep has performed 17 List A matches and picked up 21 wickets up to now at a formidable financial system charge of fewer than 5 runs per over.

Avesh Khan might need to make manner for Arshdeep within the third ODI on Wednesday. Playing a left-arm pacer may even give India the choice to have extra selection within the bowling assault as they put together for the longer term.

Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria make clear how Arshdeep Singh generally is a key possibility for India together with his left-arm tempo within the upcoming main tournaments.

“Arshdeep has the art, and he uses his mind while bowling. He bowls sensibly and knows how to take wickets. He can be a fantastic option for the Indian team for T20 World Cup and maybe for Asia Cup as well. Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and he can be successful being a left-arm pacer,” Kaneria mentioned.

WILL JADEJA RETURN?

Ravindra Jadeja, India’s vice-captain for the collection, had missed the primary two ODIs. However, it is nonetheless not clear if he’ll come again into the enjoying XI for the ultimate match – with India having already sealed the collection, ought to they threat him forward of the T20I collection? And if Jadeja does come again, who will he substitute? Axar Patel performed a match-winning knock within the second ODI whereas Yuzvendra Chahal is the one wrist-spinner within the squad. Despite an unbeatable lead, India must ponder over some tough questions earlier than the finale.

As far as West Indies is anxious, they’ve succesful gamers however as a unit, they’ve failed to fireplace. They rely an excessive amount of on the person brilliance of Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, or Romario Shepherd. More importantly, the group hasn’t proven resilience to win vital moments that may impression the result of the match. West Indies might do effectively to make use of the expertise of Jason Holder within the ultimate recreation of the collection.

WEST INDIES vs INDIA, third ODI TEAM NEWS

West Indies: Nicholas Pooran (captain), Shai Hope (vice-captain), Shamarh Brooks, Keacy Carty, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Keemo Paul, Rovman Powell and Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh.

India: Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna, Mohd Siraj, Arshdeep Singh.

Predicted XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (wk), Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj.

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