With the T20I series already pocketed, Team India will reshuffle the pack in the final T20I against South Africa in Indore on Wednesday. Star batsman and former captain Virat Kohli And KL Rahul He is likely to be rested with Rishabh Pant opening for India. Shahbaz Ahmed could also feature for Team India if the management decides to hand him his first cap.
Virat Kohli rested for final T20 match
After going to Mumbai, Virat Kohli will be rested from the final T20 match. The team management on Monday evening confirmed Virat’s absence from the team as he has left for Mumbai and will join the rest of the team when he leaves for Australia. There is no injury concern for Team India, while Japreet Bumrah is officially out of the World Cup as well.
KL Rahul is also expected to be rested for one more batsman in the playing XI. As things stand, it is speculated that Rishabh Pant will open with Rohit SharmaSuryakumar Yadav is playing at No. KL Rahul’s absence could also make way for Shahbaz Ahmed’s debut, while Shreyas Iyer is likely to play at No.
On the bowling side, the Indian team can make bulk changes: Yuzvendra Chahali Might make a comeback in the team as he looks to become India’s highest wicket-taker in the T20I format. Umesh Yadav Could also be a convenience for the Indian team as they want to test the depth of bowling.
The match will start at 7:00 pm with the toss in Indore at 6:30 pm.
India’s Probable Playing XI against South Africa in 3rd T20I:
Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh KarthikAkshar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umesh Yadav, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh