India vs New Zealand 2019: 3rd ODI, Bay Oval - India's Predicted Playing XI

It has been one-way traffic in the ongoing five-match series between New Zealand and India. The visitors have convincingly won both the matches and would like to seal the series in the third ODI. The tourists won the first match by eight wickets whereas they won the second match by 90 runs. We try to decode India’s Predicted Playing XI.

Thus, it has been dominating performance from the India National Cricket Team. On the other hand, New Zealand will like to turn the tables and keep breathing in the series. Being 0-2 down in the series, it would be a must-win affair for the hosts.

Here is India’s Predicted Playing XI:

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma scored a good knock of 87 runs to give a potent platform to the side. The flamboyant batsman looked at his best and he was awarded the Man of the match.

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan scored a brilliant knock of 66 runs to continue his good form. The southpaw batsman scored his second fifty of the ongoing series.

Virat Kohli 

This would be Virat Kohli’s last match of the tour. The Indian captain will get the well-deserved rest but he would like to end the tour on a high.

Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu scored a good knock of 47 runs in the second match. Rayudu will like to continue with his good form and would like to get a big score under his belt.

MS Dhoni

MS Dhoni is back in form and would like to keep delivering the goods. Dhoni had provided the finishing touches in the second match as he scored 33-ball 48.

Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav has done a good job with both bat as well as the ball. Jadhav scored 20 runs off just 11 balls and also bagged the crucial wicket of Ross Taylor.

Pandya might get his place.

Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya is back in the squad and he may get his place in the playing XI. Vijay Shankar might have to make way for the Baroda all-rounder.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

India’s premier fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back with his best. Kumar has hit the right length in his spell and would like to continue with the impetus.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has breathed down the neck of the New Zealand batsmen. Yadav has scalped eight wickets in the two matches. Thus, Kiwis batsmen are all at sea while facing Yadav.

Yuzvendra Chahal

Yuzvendra Chahal has also done a good job since he scalped six wickets in the final ODI against Australia. The leg-spinners will like to continue hunting down the opposition batters.

Mohammed Shami

India’s Mohammed Shami has bowled with fire and he is likely to be India’s third seamer in the World Cup. Shami will like to be at the top of his game.