Shubman Gill has disappointed in the last several T20 matches. His bat was silent in the second T20 International between India and South Africa. As a result, Team India suffered a crushing 51-run defeat. This loss has brought the series to a 1-1 draw. Following Team India’s defeat, Gill’s place in the team has been questioned, despite his consistently poor form.
what can be India’s playing XI for the 3rd T20I?
Shubman Gill was dismissed for a golden duck in the second T20I in Chandigarh. Reeza Hendricks took a simple catch off Lungi Ngidi’s very first ball. Gill also failed to perform in the first match in Cuttack, scoring just 4 runs. These repeated early setbacks severely hampered Team India’s batting plans, resulting in a defeat in the second T20I.
ince Shubman Gill’s return to the T20 team, he has lost the opening slot, where he was scoring runs at a breakneck pace. He also found a place in the middle order, but he flopped on a couple of occasions, giving Jitesh Sharma the opportunity. However, the question is why Sanju is not getting a chance despite Gill’s poor form? It wouldn’t be surprising if the team replaces Gill with Sanju in Dharamsala.
The rest of the batting lineup is expected to remain the same, meaning Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel are all certain to play. Arshdeep Singh bowled very undisciplined in the last match. He bowled six consecutive wides. Harshit Rana could get a chance if he’s dropped. Rana is considered Gambhir’s favorite, and the Dharamsala pitch may suit him. His pace could suit this pitch. Therefore, Rana could get a chance.
India’s probable playing 11
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dubey, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana.