The highly talented Suryakumar Yadav is likely to get a chance to showcase his “360 degree” hitting skills when a furious Indian team aims to cap off another series win in the second ODI instead of England. Shreyas Iyer’s disliked shoulder brought Yadav back into focus once again and his one-day debut, T20 for the first time, seemed imminent following an all-round show by the hosts that an easy win in the first game. Ensured.
Iyer is India’s most prolific 50-over batsman before the enforced lockdown of COAID-19, but the team’s strength is such that a fast bowler looks more formidable for a world champion, who is by no means inferior.
There is always a good headache for the think-tank due to poor for options and captain Virat Kohli will be more pleased than anyone else.
Kohli does not have the services of Ravindra Jadeja for three months, but neither Axar Patel in Test and now Krunal Pandya in ODIs have given the team a chance to lose to Rajkot.
Already a household name, Prasiddh Krishna was seen at home completely on his ODI debut due to the IPL.
And to think that, once Jadeja and Bumrah are back, a Krunal or Krishna will either cool their heel in the dug-out or, even worse, not be able to find a place in the team, who is unimaginable depth of India’s talent. The proof is pool.
The biggest positive during the opening game was Shikhar Dhawan’s return to form with match-winner 98. He was under pressure after coming under pressure for a large part of the T20 series.
The elegant southeastern would be raring to go one more time. Rohit Sharma suffered a blow to his elbow during the first match, but is expected to be fit in time for the second game.
If India wants to give Rohit a short break, Shubman Gill can open with KL Rahul along with Dhawan, who fall into their usual middle order slot.
However, according to sources, Rohit is keen for cracking as it is not very serious.
Pant is expected to play pure as a batsman and Rahul will continue the wickets.
Chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav scored 68 runs in nine overs and can be replaced by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
The pace trio of experienced Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Prisidh Krishna and the ever-improving Shardul Thakur took nine wickets out of 10 and were determined to knock out England’s batting again.
The best thing was how they came back after the first 15 overs of Jason Roy and Johnny Bairstow.
Shardul is playing continuously and trying out T Natarajan or Mohammad Siraj for a little change would not be a bad option.
Captain Kohli said after the first match, “One of our most beloved victories in recent times. We have not won many good games in ODIs.
Meanwhile, England will look to level the series and survive the competition.
England have done much to injure Eoin Morgan and batsman Sam Billings, while in fielding, the lung opener only adds to their problems. Both appear doubtful for the second game.
Bairstow was in the middle of the run when he scored 94 off 64 balls and his partner was Roy (46).
Both want to do another great show and pursue an aggressive brand of cricket, which was the cornerstone
2019 World Cup win.
However, his middle-order has not demonstrated his ability and the likes of all-rounder Ben Stokes, Jose Butler and Moin Ali have changed with the bat.
If England have to make a big score or chase the score, the trio will have to unite.
Their leading spinners Adil Rashid and Moin Ali were unable to trouble the Indian batsmen and both managed to take wickets in the opening matches.
He will have to step in and deliver with Tom Curran, who has to praise his brother Sam and fast bowler Mark Wood, who upset the batsmen with his pace.
Come Friday, it remains to be seen whether India is capable of adding “another sweetest victory” or if visitors spoil their party.
Squad:
India: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wicket keeper), KL Rahul (wicket keeper), Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, T. Natarajan, Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur.
England: Eoin Morgan (c), Moin Ali, Johnny Bairstow, Sam Billings, Jose Butler, Sam Curren, Tom Curren, Liam Livingstone, Matt Parkinson, Adil Rashid, Jason Roy, Ben Stokes, Reece Topley, Mark Wood.
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Cover: Jake Ball, Chris Jordan, David Malan.
The match will start at 1.30 pm.
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