After a complete sweep in the T20Is, Indian National Cricket team will be desperate to come back in the ODIs when they begin their five-match series against Australia at Hyderabad on March 2 (Saturday).
Meanwhile, Virat Kohli & Co have been in great form beating Australia and New Zealand on their home soil. However, they received a good beating in the T20Is and will look to storm back to winnings ways. The core side will remain the same with Mohammed Shamia and Kuldeep Yadav returning to the side. Both of them have done an incredible job in recent times and will look to continue their good run.
This is the last series for the men in blues ahead of the ICC World Cup and the side will look to march towards the pinnacle event on a high.
Here is the predicted XI of Indian National Cricket team against Australia at Hyderabad:
ROHIT SHARMA
Tailor-made for this format, Rohit Sharma will be pivotal for India to provide a good start. The Mumbai batsman has been in good touch and will be keen to demolish the Australian bowling to bring his side to the winnings ways.
SHIKHAR DHAWAN
Shikhar Dhawan struggled to get going in the second T20I but he can pick up in any game. The southpaw will hope to score some runs and get his confidence back in this five-match series.
KL RAHUL
After struggling throughout the Australia tour, KL Rahul has finally found his touch back in the recently concluded T20I series. It will be delightful news for the management and the Karnataka batsman will look to continue as they march towards the World Cup.
VIRAT KOHLI
Virat Kohli is likely to bat in a new position at no 4 considering in an attempt to bring stability in their middle-order. Indian National Cricket team have struggled due to their wobbly middle-order and Kohli will solve this issue ahead of the showpiece event.
MS DHONI
MS Dhoni was in his usual self in the last outing scoring a magnificent 23-ball 40 runs. He will look to continue his good run in 2019 and be in top form ahead of the ICC World Cup commencing from May.
KEDAR JADHAV
Kedar Jadhav has been a handy customer for Indian National Cricket team in the white ball format. Jadhav can clear the ground with ease at the death overs and can also chip in few wickets in the middle overs which makes him a tricky customer.
VIJAY SHANKAR
Vijay Shankar is getting a long run due to the injury of Hardik Pandya. He will have to cash in on the opportunity to cement his berth ahead of the ICC World Cup in England and Wales. Shankar has finally found some ground in the international circuit after putting some good performances in New Zealand.
KULDEEP YADAV
Indian National Cricket team missed the service of Kuldeep Yadav in the T20I series as they lost it 2-0. Virat Kohli will want Kuldeep to weave his magic and contain the inform Australian middle-order.
YUZVENDRA CHAHAL
Yuzvendra Chahal has struggled in the T20Is but has been a force to reckon with in the limited overs. He has to keep things tight in the middle-over to keep the scorecard in check. Chahal’s ability to turn the ball both sides will come handy the home side in the five-match series.
MOHAMMED SHAMI
Mohammed Shami has stormed back to form in the limited overs and has emerged as the third pacer for India ahead of the World Cup. After a break in the T20Is, Shami will be fit again to resume his duties for the national side.
JASPRIT BUMRAH
Jasprit Bumrah has been Indian National Cricket team’s main bowler in the limited overs format. Virat Kohli will rely on his premier fast bowler to give him early wickets. Moreover, India will also want Bumrah to be a miser in the death overs to keep the Aussie batters in check.