India Playing XI 3rd ODI: Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid ready for the change in the decider against New Zealand
India Playing XI 3rd ODI: The Test series against Australia next month is very important. In view of this, captain Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid are all set to make changes in the team in the decisive match against New Zealand. At the same time, India has taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. Therefore, apart from Shahbaz Ahmed, Umran Malik and Yuzvendra Chahal can be given a chance in the team. Also, Rajat Patidar may get a chance to debut in ODIs.
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There can be many changes in the team for the third ODI
On the other hand, if India defeats the visiting team in the last ODI as well, then it will win the series as well as become the number-one team in the world. In fact, after winning the second ODI, India’s rating points have gone up to 113 while the Kiwi team has 114 points. If she manages to defeat the Kiwi team in the last match, then she will become India’s number-one team in the ICC rankings. However, there can be many changes in the team for the third ODI.
India Playing XI 3rd ODI: Shami-Siraj rested
India won the 2nd ODI against New Zealand by 8 wickets and sealed the series 2–0. After disappointing bowling in the first ODI, the Indian bowlers have regained their rhythm. Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj bowled brilliantly to pile up the top order of the Kiwi team in Raipur. However, in the second ODI, skipper Rohit Sharma got Shami and Siraj to bowl only 12 overs as they did not want to take any chances in view of the Australia series.
Chahal got a chance in place of Kuldeep Yadav
Also, the batting may remain the same but there will be changes in the bowling. Where Shahbaz Ahmed can replace Washington Sundar and Yuzvendra Chahal can replace Kuldeep Yadav. Also, Umran Malik can replace Shami and Siraj.