New Delhi: India will lock horn with West Indies in the decisive One Day International (ODI) at the Brain Lara Stadium in Trinidad on Tuesday. India is preparing themselves for the final battle against the West Indies as the series tied 1-1 after the host won the 2nd ODI by 6 wickets.
The pair of Virat Kohli and Rohit did not play in the second match, so there is a high possibility of them not playing in the third match as well.
Players to watch out for
These 5 players will be closely watched in the decisive match of India-West Indies
The third and deciding match of the 3-match ODI series between India and West Indies. Both the matches so far have been low scoring, but a big score will be expected in the third match.
India vs West Indies final battle
The way the West Indies team played in the second ODI and won against India in ODIs after 2019. Looking at that, the third ODI has become challenging for India. There will be a special focus on the performance of 5 players in this decisive match.
Top players to look out in 3rd ODI
Ishan Kishan – Ishan Kishan, the only batsman from India to have scored back to back half-centuries in the two low-scoring matches so far, will be expected to do the same in the third match as well. Kishan is on top in terms of scoring runs in the series by scoring 107 runs in two matches.
Shubman Gill – The year 2023 has been great for Shubman Gill. But his bat has been silent so far in the Test and ODI series against the West Indies. The decider is a good opportunity for Gill. Gill has scored only 41 runs in the two matches so far.
Shimron Hetmyer – Shimron Hetmyer, who is making a comeback in ODIs after two years, has not yet lived up to his potential. There cannot be a better chance for him to get his form back. Indian bowlers have to be careful with this batsman.
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Kuldeep Yadav – Kuldeep Yadav is in excellent form for India in this ODI series. He remains on top with maximum 5 wickets. He took 4 wickets in the first match.
Shai Hope – After Ishan, West Indies captain Shai Hope is second in terms of scoring runs. Due to Hope’s strong innings of 63 not out, West Indies won the second match by 4 wickets and equalized the series. Hope was also the top scorer for the West Indies in the first ODI.
The victory of any team in this decisive match to be held on August 1, but it is certain that the threat of these 5 players will definitely be seen in the match.
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