With the series already in pocket, India will look to test their bench strength when they play West Indies for one final time in this tour of Sunday (February 20) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India have been a brilliant series to get back to winning ways after a poor outing in South Africa. They have been outstanding in every department and the Indian squad has appeared more confident under Rohit Sharma‘s captaincy.
The bowlers have also turned in some excellent performances in the series, particularly spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who made his debut in the first T20I. Apart from Ishan Kishan, who has struggled for form, the other batters in the lineup have chipped in whenever needed.
Now that Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant have been rested for the third T20I, other players such as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer may be given a chance.
West Indies on this tour are yet to find their first victory. After losing the ODI series 3-0, the visitors haven’t managed to find a win in their favoured format as well. India have outdone West Indies in crucial moments, leading to some close victories.
Match Details
Match Details
India vs West Indies, 3rdd T20I
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date & Time: 20th February at 07:00 PM IST
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens wicket had the zip that assisted the new ball bowlers. However, the ball came on nicely to the bat making it easy for the batters to unleash their strokes.
India vs West Indies – Predicted Playing XI
India: Rohit Sharma (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Deepak Chahar / Shardul Thakur, Harshal Patel, Ravi Bishnoi / Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuveshwar Kumar / Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Kieron Pollard (c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Odean Smith, Romario Shepherd, Sheldon Cottrell
Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Nicholas Pooran, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Roston Chase, Yuzvendra Chahal, Sheldon Cottrell, Akeal Hosein
Fantasy Team 2: Nicholas Pooran (c), Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Roston Chase, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, Sheldon Cottrell