IND vs ZIM: India's Predicted Playing XI Against Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

India take on Zimbabwe in the second ODI in Harare on Saturday, August 20. The visitors won the first ODI by 10 wickets and are leading the series 1-0. Winning the second ODI would ensure another series win against Zimbabwe.

KL Rahul is leading India in the series with Shikhar Dhawan as his deputy. Dhawan and Shubman Gill opened the batting in the first ODI and chased down 190 to win with 20 overs to spare. Rahul as skipper was elated with this win and complimented Deepak Chahar especially for giving India a great start to this game.

“There was a bit of swing and seam movement as well, but it was good to see the bowlers stay disciplined and pick up those wickets. For a few of us, it is great to be back in the Indian dressing room. As a team we have been in good form, good to see that all of us are getting enough game time. Feels good to be out there” said Rahul.

There was plenty of talk regarding Rahul not opening the batting in the first ODI. There was also talk about India playing with three keepers in the lineup ad hence denying Rahul Tripathi a chance to make his international debut.

It will be interesting to see if India makes any changes to the playing XI or goes with the same lineup. Meanwhile, in this article, we take a look at India’s predicted playing Xi in the second ODI.

IND vs ZIM: India’s Predicted Playing XI Against Zimbabwe, 2nd ODI

Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan has been in good form since the West Indies series and by his own admission has enjoyed opening the batting with Shubman Gill. He will open the batting along will the right-hander.

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Shubman Gill

Gill in his brief ODI career has had scores of 98 * and 82*. He should look to try and get his maiden ODI hundred in the next game. He has been praised a lot since his last innings.

Ishan Kishan / Rahul Tripathi

With Tripathi awaiting his ODI debut, he can replace Ishan Kishan in the XI in the next game. Rahul has been consistently scoring in the IPL and deserves his chance.

KL Rahul (C)

Rahul can either open the batting or bat at number four. He made a comeback into the Indian team in the Zimbabwe series and led his team to a comfortable win in the first ODI. He was good with his bowling changes.

Deepak Hooda

Hooda played the first ODI but did not get his chance with the bat. He should retain his place in the side given that he can bowl off-spin as well along with his ability to make anywhere in the top six.

Sanju Samson (WK)

Samson will be the specialist keeper in the lineup. He has been snubbed from India’s Asia Cup squad but can make a case for the ODI World Cup through his performances.

Axar Patel

The all-rounder picked up three wickets in the first ODI. He has also been good with the bat in recent times whenever he has got an opportunity.

Deepak Chahar

Chahar picked up 3 /27 and picked up the Man of the Match in the first ODI. He had a dream comeback to the game and is looking forward to playing more games.

Prasidh Krishna

Krishna took 3 for 50 in the first ODI and was the most expensive of all the bowlers. He will be the second seamer in their playing XI.

Mohammed Siraj

Siraj swung the ball and picked up 1 for 36 in the first ODI. He also got the ball to bounce and made it tough for the Zimbabwean batters.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless in the first game but bowled an economical spell. He will be the specialist spinner in the lineup.

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