Australia and India will lock horns in the first T20I at the Gabba. The visitors will aim to begin their tour on a high against low on confidence Australian side. The hosts recently lost the ODI and T20I series against South Africa and would aim to turn the tables against the potent Indian side. We try to decode India’s Predicted Playing XI.
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli will return to the captaincy reins after getting rested from the T20I series against the Windies. The Indian team will be a confident unit after clean sweeping the Windies at home. However, the Men in Blue will know it is going to be a different ball game altogether in Australia, despite the hosts been without Smith and Warner.
Thus, Virat Kohli’s men will not like to get complacent and would aim to bring their best to the table.
Here is India’s Predicted Playing XI for the first T20I against Australia.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma has been in fine form in the limited overs format of the game. Thus, India’s white ball deputy will look to continue his sublime form going in the Australian series.
Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan was able to get back into form in the third T20I against the Windies. Therefore, the southpaw batsman will look to get continue his good touch.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli was rested from the T20I series and would play a T20I match after a long time. However, it is never an issue for the Indian skipper to hit the ground running.
Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik had kept wickets in the series against the Windies and might take up wicketkeeping duties once again in Australia. Karthik provides experience in the middle overs and plays a key role.
India will look to begin their Australia tour on a high.
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant had scored a fine fifty in the final T20I against the Windies and would aim to continue his good form against the Aussies. Pant can score runs at a brisk pace and would hold the key.
Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya had made an impressive T20I debut against the Windies. Thus, the southpaw all-rounder will like to deliver the goods in the first T20I.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar hasn’t looked at his best since he has made a comeback from the back injury. India’s premier pacer will like to bring his best to the table.
Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav has done a fine job for the Indian team in the limited overs format. Thus, the mystery chinaman spinner will like t continue with his good form.
Khaleel Ahmed
Khaleel Ahmed has impressed in his young career. Ahmed has varied his pace with guile and would like to make the most of his opportunity in Australia.
Jasprit Bumrah
India’s Jasprit Bumrah has been able to put a complete performance for the Men in Blue. Bumrah hits the bullseye with his yorkers and would aim to repeat the same.