India vs Windies 2018: 2nd T20I - India's Predicted XI

Team India will look to wrap up the Twenty20 International series, when they face Windies in the second fixture on November 6 (Tuesday) at Lucknow.

Meanwhile, Dinesh Karthik stepped up to share two crucial partnership after early hiccups to see India home in the opening game. He remained unbeaten on 31 runs to secure a five wickets win for his side. Previously, the bowlers did an exceptional job to restrict Windies to 109 runs, after Rohit Sharma elected to bowl first. Kuldeep Yadav was the star of the show bagging wickets while chipped in with one each while being economical.

Here is the predicted XI of team India for the second T20I against Windies at Lucknow:

ROHIT SHARMA (C)

The skipper Rohit Sharma has been in swashbuckling form in the ODI series, however, failed in the opening fixture. Rohit will be keen to score runs in the second T20I against Windies in an attempt to wrap up the series.

SHIKHAR DHAWAN

Shikhar Dhawan has struggled to find his right touch in the ongoing series against Windies. However, the southpaw can be a match-winner on any given day, and he needs to get his touch back ahead of the Australia tour.

KL RAHUL

KL Rahul got off to a good start scoring 16 runs but failed to capitalise on it. He needs to score some big runs to retain his spot in the first XI. However, there is no doubt Rahul’s ability, and he just needs to spend some time in the middle to get his touchback.

RISHABH PANT

The talented Rishabh Pant once again missed an opportunity as he managed to score only one run. However, he will be desperate to score some runs and regain his confidence back ahead of the Australia tour.

DINESH KARTHIK (WK)

Dinesh Karthik starred with the bat with an unbeaten 31 runs to see India through in the opening fixture against Windies. His knock included three fours and one six which will give him a boost ahead of the Australia series.

Karthik will also aim to contribute in every game and make a mark in front of the selectors.

MANISH PANDEY

Manish Pandey shared a crucial partnership with Dinesh Karthik to take India close to victory. Although he got out for 19, his innings was of quite significant. Meanwhile, Pandey has lacked consistency in international cricket and will look to contribute to his team’s success.

KRUNAL PANDYA

Krunal Pandya had an outstanding international debut contributing with both bat and ball. He returned with one for 15 with the ball while chipping in with unbeaten 21 off just nine balls to seal the game.

He will look to continue doing well in the upcoming games and impress he selectors.

KULDEEP YADAV

Kuldeep Yadav has been in tremendous form as he bagged returned with three crucial wickets in the opening game to win the man of the match award. Skipper Rohit Sharma will once again depend on him to break the Windies middle-order with Kuldeep’s variations.

BHUVNESHWAR KUMAR

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been leading India’s attack with the new ball for quite some time now. Although the management rested him for the first day, he will slot back to feature in the second game. Moreover, Kumar will have provide early breakthrough if India wants to restrict Windies for a cheap total.

KHALEEL AHMED

The youngster has impressed since he made his international debut in the Asia Cup. Moreover, his stellar show has earned accolades from his skipper and coach.

Khaleel’s job will be to continue his work and be in the good books of the selectors.

JASPRIT BUMRAH

Jasprit Bumrah has been the star performer for India across formats. His ability to use both new ball and old ball with perfection has stood him apart from the rest.

He will have to continue picking wickets with the new ball if India wants to seal the series in the next outing against Windies.