5 Indian players to watch out for in First T20I vs Zimbabwe
Jun 17, 2016 at 1:11 AM
Indian team has been filled with talented youngsters in the ongoing Zimbabwe tour and the results are not disappointing. The young brigade under the leadership off Dhoni has been quite comprehensive in their wins as they whitewashed the series 3-0. We look into 5 Indian players who could yet again make a difference in the upcoming first T20I.
5. Faiz Fazal
One of the least known names in Indian cricket despite boasting a good domestic record, Faiz Fazal had a dream debut for India as he remained unbeaten on 55 as the openers guided India to a 10-wicket victory in the final ODI.
The 30-year old has clearly shown his maturity and composure with his knock and could claim the opener spot in the first ODI ahead of Karun Nair who was given the same responsibility earlier in the tour.
4. Axar Patel
Despite hitting Axar Patel for 23 runs in last IPL match of both KXIP and RPSG, Dhoni has kept his faith in the young all-rounder. Axar has ensured Dhoni with his outstanding bowling as he gave only 64 runs in 27.3 overs he has bowled in the tour at a staggering economy of 2.32 and he also picked a wicket in each of the three ODIs.
Axar could again hold the Indian bowling together with his spin as containing boundaries in T20s plays an important role in picking up wickets.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal
One of the strike bowlers for India in the ongoing tour, Yuzvendra Chahal has started from where he left while playing for RCB in IPL 2016. The 25-year old has managed to pick up 6 wickets in the ODI series and considering the form he has shown in IPL over the last thre years, he will be the strike bowler for India in the first T20I.
2. Jasprit Bumrah
Needless to introduce, Jasprit Bumrah has excelled like anything the shortest format as he showed tremendous temperament while playing for India especially in T20Is. The player has represented India in all T20Is this year and will continue the trend in the upcoming series.
Bumrah has been in prime form as he managed 9 wickets in the three match ODI series earlier and would love to provide some crucial wickets up-front for Team India in first T20I.
1. KL Rahul
One of the most promising batting talents to look forward over the next few years, KL Rahul has announced himself in limited overs cricket with a bang, as he became the first Indian to score a hundred on ODI debut. The player has continued his impressive form as he managed 196 runs in the series.
Rahul has shown his class in IPL and has continued his form to the current tour and we can expect more positive knocks for India in the upcoming T20I series as he holds the key for Indian batting line up.