India is aiming for nothing less than victory in the upcoming ODI series against West Indies, who are less strong than them. With that, India will field their strongest playing XI in the first match. Let’s check how India’s likely XI will be for the first ODI on Friday.
Top order
Shikhar Dhawan, the captain of Team India in the series, will be in the opening side. Fans are expecting a good innings from Dhawan who could not rise to the expected form in the ODI series against England.
It is suggested that young wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan will open with Dhawan. Another opener, Ruturaj Gaekwad, is also in the squad but Ishan is likely to make the cut as he is in good form. Shreyas Iyer will play at number three. Iyer, who could not shine in England, will also want a good innings against Windies.
middle class
India’s best middle-order batsman Suryakumar Yadav is also expected to play in the match this year. The presence of Suryakumar Yadav, who excels in pressure situations, is a factor that boosts India’s confidence. The player is likely to play at number four. This may change depending on the circumstances. It is suggested that Deepak Hooda, who is in good form, will also be in the XI.
At the same time, Malayalee player Sanju Samson, who was called up to the ODI team after a gap, is also expected to be in the playing eleven. There are rumors that the player will play as a finisher. So far, Sanju has played only one ODI for India. The star was also able to score 46 runs that day.
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All rounders
Ravindra Jadeja, who was selected as the vice-captain of Team India in the ODI series, will also be in the team for the first match. The form of Jadeja, who has the ability to be an architect of success with the bat and the ball, will be crucial in India’s performance. Shardul Thakur is also likely to play in the match. Playing Thakur, a bowling all-rounder, will also help balance the team.
Ballers
Mohammad Siraj, who replaced Jasprit Bumrah in the last ODI against England and showed a good bowling performance, will lead the Indian pace line in the first ODI against West Indies as well. Siraj will try to make a place in the ODI team with a good performance. Right-arm pacer Prasid Krishna will join him in the pace line-up. Earlier this year Prashid was adjudged the man of the match in the series against the West Indies in India. Things will be easier for India if the star can repeat the performance of that day.
At the same time, senior spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will be India’s specialist spinner in the match. Chahal had a brilliant performance in the ODI series against England. Windies batsmen will tremble if the star can continue this form
India’s likely XI is as follows
Shikhar Dhawan (captain), Ishan Kishan (wicket keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammad Siraj, Prasid Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal.
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