IND vs ZIM – Big Changes Expected in Indian Team Today! Here’s the Probable 11 Players

New Delhi: If they don’t win by a good run rate today, reaching the semi-finals will be difficult. Along with the knockout stage, a spectacular victory is also essential. Otherwise, the ICC T20 World Cup title will be snatched away. These things are being said about none other than the Indian team.

Defending champions India face a tough challenge against Zimbabwe on Thursday. They will have to consider not only a win but also their net run rate. In the first Super 8 match, India lost to South Africa by 76 runs, which was considered a major blow for fans.

The do-or-die match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Before the match, everyone is wondering whether the Indian team will take the field with changes. What is the expected playing eleven for the Indian team? You can understand the important points below.

This bowler may be out

Washington Sundar was given a chance against South Africa, but it proved to be a disaster. Sundar didn’t contribute significantly with the bat, scoring just 11 runs, and failing to make an impact with his bowling.

In this situation, the return of vice-captain Axar Patel in today’s match is almost certain. It is believed that Axar could directly replace Sundar in the team. Patel’s inclusion will inject new energy into not only the bowling but also the batting.

Changes expected in the middle order

The Indian team’s middle order is also failing to make a significant impact. Rinku Singh is known as a finisher, but he hasn’t made any impact in this World Cup. He has scored only 6, 1, 11*, 6*, and 0. Consequently, the Indian team is struggling to score quickly in the final overs. Meanwhile, the performances of Tilak Verma and Abhishek Sharma are also questionable. Both batsmen are getting good starts but failing to convert them into big scores.

This Batting Element Could Return

Another major change is likely to be made to the Indian cricket team against Zimbabwe. Sanju Samson could replace Abhishek Sharma in the playing XI. Samson has proven to be a good batsman against spin bowlers. His experience on the slow Chennai pitch could prove beneficial for the team.

Kuldeep Yadav could also be considered

Considering the Chennai pitch, the Indian team may consider including an additional spinner in the playing XI. In such a scenario, Kuldeep Yadav could be included in the playing XI. Kuldeep’s wrist spin could help take wickets in the middle overs.

Know the Probable Playing XI

Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.