England Vs India, 2018: India's Predicted Playing XI for Second ODI
Updated - 10 Jan 2019, 01:34 AM
India will lock horns with England in the second One-day International. With India 1-0 up in the three-match series, the tourists will look to seal the enticing 50-over competition.
Indian team ticked the right boxes in the first One-Dayer at the Trent Bridge on Thursday (June 12) and they would like to make the third ODI a dead rubber.
Remarkable Kuldeep Yadav has been sensational on the England tour thus far. He has enjoyed his time while bamboozling the English batters.
For India, Rohit Sharma was able to guide the Indian team to a comfortable win as he scored his 18th ODI hundred. Thus, India would be delighted by his performance in particular.
Here is a look at the Predicted Playing XI of India for the second ODI.
Rohit Sharma:
Rohit Sharma was able to time the ball to perfection in the first ODI. Consequently, there was a touch of class in the Rohit’s 18th hundred. Therefore, India will hope that Rohit continues his good show going.
Shikhar Dhawan:
Shikhar Dhawan had given a quick start to the team in the first One-Dayer.
However, he was not able to make a substantial score as he went on to play a rash shot. Dhawan will like to get himself on the board.
Virat Kohli (c):
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is the most consistent batsman in the world, especially in the white ball format.
Kohli once again played a couple of delightful cover drives during his 75-run knock. Thus, he will look to continue his fine form going.
KL Rahul:
KL Rahul is also in fine form. Rahul will look to make the most of his form to cement his place in the ODI team. Thus, Rahul has a golden opportunity to come up with goods.
Suresh Raina:
Suresh Raina bowled three overs in the first ODI and didn’t let the England batsmen off the hook as he conceded only eight runs. Thus, Raina will like to deliver with the bat as well as the ball.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni:
Mahendra Singh Dhoni was once again brilliant behind the stumps. The veteran gloveman took a fine catch to dismiss Jos Buttler. However, Dhoni didn’t get a chance to bat.
Hardik Pandya:
Hardik Pandya was on the expensive side in the last match. Thus, the all-rounder will like to come up with an all-round performance.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar:
India’s pack leader was ruled out of the first match due to back issues. However, Bhuvneshwar is expected to return to the final XI as his injury is not a serious one.
Kuldeep Yadav:
England will have to pull their socks up against Kuldeep Yadav.
Kuldeep Yadav has enjoyed his time in the English conditions.
The chinaman spinner is making the most of his vast arrows in the quiver. Therefore, the mystery spinner will look to continue his dream form.
Yuzvendra Chahal:
Yuzvendra Chahal has also done a good job for the Indian team. Chahal would like to get in the wickets column like his spin partner.
Umesh Yadav:
Umesh Yadav was on the expensive side in the first One-Dayer for India. However, Yadav was unlucky in the first over as he had created two chances.
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