Delhi: Big changes can be seen in the playing 11 of the Indian team for the third and last test of the series against New Zealand. Since Team India has already lost the series, head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Rohit Sharma can take some tough decisions for the last test. Many key players may be dropped from the playing 11. Let us know what could be India’s possible playing 11 for the third test.
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There is no visible change in the top order of the Indian team. Yashasvi Jaiswal will open with captain Rohit Sharma. Jaiswal has scored 155 runs in four innings in the two Tests of this series, while Rohit has been able to score only 62 runs in four innings.
A change is possible in the middle order. Shubman Gill can play at number three and Virat Kohli at number four. However, there may be a change in wicketkeeping and KL Rahul may be given a chance in place of Rishabh Pant. Pant has scored 137 runs in the series so far, while Kohli has been able to score only 88 runs in two matches.
At the same time, there is less scope for change in the lower order. Sarfaraz Khan can play at number six, Ravindra Jadeja at number seven, Washington Sundar at number eight and Ravichandran Ashwin at number nine.
There is a possibility of a big change in fast bowling. Jasprit Bumrah, who has played four consecutive Tests, may be rested and Mohammad Siraj may return in his place.
India’s probable playing eleven for the third test against New Zealand is as follows –
Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Sarfaraz Khan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj.
FAQ
How is the pitch of Wankhede, Mumbai?
The red clay pitch of Wankhede Stadium is considered good for batting for the first two days. As the match progresses, the pitch may become slower, and the influence of the spinners may increase.
How many matches have been played at Wankhede?
A total of 28 Tests have been played so far at Wankhede Stadium, out of which the team batting first has won 11 and the bowling team has won 9.