India lost the second T20 by 8 wickets

A single off-day generally does not prompt a team management to tinker with the playing eleven but considering the fact that the series is at stake, Team India might change the playing eleven that was thrashed by 8 wickets in the second T20 International against Australia.

After being asked to bat first, India failed to put up a good total on a pitch that assisted the pacers. Jason Behrendorff was the destructor-in-chief taking 4 for 21 as the hosts were all out for 118. In reply, Australia began shakily, losing both of its openers with only 13 runs on the board but Moises Henriques (62) and Travis Head (48) stitched together an unbeaten partnership of 109 runs to guide the visitors to a series-levelling win.

India will be desperate to win the next game and seal the series. So here is the playing eleven that the hosts might go in with in the last game.

1. Shikhar Dhawan:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The in-form opener had a rare off day in Guwahati and will be looking to end the series on a high.

2. Rohit Sharma:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The red-hot Rohit Sharma began the proceedings in fine fashion, slamming two fours on the first three balls before being undone by a brilliant inswinger from Jason Behrendorff. He was in sizzling form in the ODIs but is yet to fire in the ongoing series and will be keen to make amends in the last match.

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3. Virat Kohli:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The India skipper’s poor form against Australia continued as the world number one T20I batsman was out for a duck for the first time in 47 innings in the shortest format of the game. He will be desperate to settle the scores in the last game.

4. KL Rahul:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

With Manish Pandey failing once again, KL Rahul is likely to return to the playing eleven at number 4. Rahul lost his place in the team after the forgettable outing in Sri Lanka and is yet to play a game against Australia.

5. Kedar Jadhav:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

With wickets falling from one end, Jadhav steadied the ship with a 27-run knock but just when he had his eyes settled, he perished due to a rash shot. He is likely to remain in the playing eleven for the series-decider.

6. MS Dhoni:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The former India skipper once again failed to justify his place in the team in the shortest format of the game. Came to the crease when the team was reeling at 27 for 4 but failed to bail it out of trouble, departing after scoring 13 off 16.

7. Hardik Pandya:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The in-form allrounder scored 25 while coming in at a tough time but could not guide the team to a competitive total. Also went wicketless with the ball and will be looking to end the series on a strong note.

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8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The right-arm pacer once again made his mark by dismissing the dangerous Aaron Finch early in the innings and conceded just 3 runs off his 3 overs.

9. Axar Patel:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

With Kuldeep Yadav conceding 46 runs in the second T20I, Axar Patel, who has impressed in the limited opportunities since returning to the team, can be picked in the playing eleven.

10. Jasprit Bumrah:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

Bumrah gave the team the much-needed early breakthrough by dismissing David Warner cheaply but could not make further inroads.

11. Yuzvendra Chahal:

India vs Australia 2017: India's Predicted Eleven For Series-Decider

The leg-spinner also went for runs, conceding 29 in his 3.3 overs but is likely to retain his place in the team.

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