IND vs WI, 3rd ODI: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI
India and West Indies will lock horns in the third and final ODI at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday. Rohit Sharma-led India gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after thrashing WI in the second ODI. They now eye a historic series sweep over the Caribbeans. The hosts could experiment with the Playing XI in the dead rubber.
Why does this story matter?
India have already won their 11th consecutive ODI series against West Indies. Their streak started in January 2007 when they beat WI 3-1 at home. WI haven't won an ODI series in India since November 2002. Besides, India are yet to rout WI in a bilateral ODI series. On the other hand, WI have swept the Indians twice.
Key details about the match
The Narendra Modi Stadium will host the final ODI. It will begin at 1:30 PM IST. The surface here assists spinners. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took four wickets in the 1st ODI. Pacers shone in the 2nd ODI, with Prasidh Krishna leading the pack. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream the same on the Hotstar app (paid subscription).
India could try new combinations
India would be tempted to try out new combinations in the 3rd ODI. Young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi could make his international debut. Meanwhile, skipper Rohit Sharma informed that Shikhar Dhawan could be back in the mix. Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (captain), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicket-keeper), Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna.
Will Pollard return for the final ODI?
Regular West Indies Kieron Pollard missed the series opener due to a niggle. Middle-order batter Nicholas Pooran led the Caribbeans, while Odean Smith replaced Pollard. It remains to be seen if the latter returns for the final ODI. Probable XI: Shai Hope (wicket-keeper), Brandon King, Darren Bravo, Shamarh Brooks, Nicholas Pooran (captain), Jason Holder, Smith/Pollard, Akeal Hosein, Fabian Allen, Alzarri Joseph, Kemar Roach
A look at the fantasy picks
A look at the fantasy picks. Wicket-keepers: Nicholas Pooran, Shai Hope, and Rishabh Pant. Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shamarh Brooks, and Virat Kohli. All-rounder: Jason Holder. Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, and Akeal Hosein.
