Team India, led by new T20I skipper Rohit Sharma, has taken up an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-indias-strongest-predicted-playing-xi-for-3rd-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New Zealand</strong></a>. The final clash of the series will set action at Kolkata and the men in blue are currently in a position to play with their combinations a bit.

Given that the third game will ahve no effect on the series result, new chances might be on cards for some young players. Rohit has already stated earlier that the benched players will get their chances and there couldn’t have been a better time for them. Hence, let’s take a look at-

Three changes India might make in the final T20I against NZ

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413288" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413288" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: BCCI/ Twitter)</figcaption>

Both these players are top class in their own leagues and had a wonderful IPL 2021. Gaikwad stunned all by unleashing his class in the IPL 2021 and finally returned with the Orange Cap. On the other hand, KL has been India’s trusted performer at the top for a long time now.

However, as KL has already played his part in the series, especially in the 2<sup>nd</sup> T20I, the team can go with talented youngster Gaikwad in the final game. He is a perfect performer at the top and has already played for India in the Sri Lanka T20Is in July.

Gaikwad is a talented and fearless batter at the top and can give the team great starts. Opening up alongside Rohit Sharma, he will have all the more confidence and guidance beside him in the Kolkata game on November 21.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption>

India’s no one choice for wicketkeeping Rishabh Pant has been on wheels for a very long time and rest is the need of the hour for him. The fact that India can afford to rest him by fetching young<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-ishan-kishan-and-deepak-chahar-added-to-india-a-squad-for-tour-to-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Ishan Kishan</strong></a> gives them a sigh of relief.

Kishan has performed well for the team in the limited chances he has got in the international setup so far. It clearly seems he is hungry for big scores and the final T20I would be the perfect time for him to carry up with his flurry of runs.

Though Pant hit the winning shots in both the T20Is that have taken place in the series, his total contribution with the bat was not very impressive, and hence, it&#8217;s just the right time for Jharkhand player to take over.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-352873" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_357429.jpg" alt="Semi Final 1 - ICC Under 19 World Cup" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-352873" class="wp-caption-text">Avesh Khan of India during U-19 game WC. (Photo by Pal Pillai/Getty Images for Nissan)</figcaption>

India’s specialist T20I bowler Deepak Chahar wasn’t able to impress fans and experts in the two T20Is of the NZ series. Though he got a little success, he went very costly in both the games as compared to his compatriots.

Avesh Khan’s debut was very much expected in the series as he is walking into the series on the back of a wonderful IPL season where he finished as the highest wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals. He was selected as one of the Test bowlers for India for their England series.

He also was named as one of the standby players during their WTC 2019-21 final against New Zealand but couldn’t make a cut in the XI. However, a rightful chance for Madhya Pradesh pacer definitely looks on cards in the final T20I against Kiwis.

<p>Team India, led by new T20I skipper Rohit Sharma, has taken up an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-indias-strongest-predicted-playing-xi-for-3rd-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New Zealand</strong></a>. The final clash of the series will set action at Kolkata and the men in blue are currently in a position to play with their combinations a bit.</p>
<p>Given that the third game will ahve no effect on the series result, new chances might be on cards for some young players. Rohit has already stated earlier that the benched players will get their chances and there couldn’t have been a better time for them. Hence, let’s take a look at-</p>
<h3>Three changes India might make in the final T20I against NZ</h3>
<h3>1. Ruturaj Gaikwad for KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_413288" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413288" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-413288" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413288" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: BCCI/ Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Both these players are top class in their own leagues and had a wonderful IPL 2021. Gaikwad stunned all by unleashing his class in the IPL 2021 and finally returned with the Orange Cap. On the other hand, KL has been India’s trusted performer at the top for a long time now.</p>
<p>However, as KL has already played his part in the series, especially in the 2<sup>nd</sup> T20I, the team can go with talented youngster Gaikwad in the final game. He is a perfect performer at the top and has already played for India in the Sri Lanka T20Is in July.</p>
<p>Gaikwad is a talented and fearless batter at the top and can give the team great starts. Opening up alongside Rohit Sharma, he will have all the more confidence and guidance beside him in the Kolkata game on November 21.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Ishan Kishan for Rishabh Pant</h3>
<figure id="attachment_538007" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India’s no one choice for wicketkeeping Rishabh Pant has been on wheels for a very long time and rest is the need of the hour for him. The fact that India can afford to rest him by fetching young<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-ishan-kishan-and-deepak-chahar-added-to-india-a-squad-for-tour-to-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Ishan Kishan</strong></a> gives them a sigh of relief.</p>
<p>Kishan has performed well for the team in the limited chances he has got in the international setup so far. It clearly seems he is hungry for big scores and the final T20I would be the perfect time for him to carry up with his flurry of runs.</p>
<p>Though Pant hit the winning shots in both the T20Is that have taken place in the series, his total contribution with the bat was not very impressive, and hence, it’s just the right time for Jharkhand player to take over.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Avesh Khan for Deepak Chahar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_352873" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-352873" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-352873" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_357429.jpg" alt="Semi Final 1 - ICC Under 19 World Cup" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-352873" class="wp-caption-text">Avesh Khan of India during U-19 game WC. (Photo by Pal Pillai/Getty Images for Nissan)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India’s specialist T20I bowler Deepak Chahar wasn’t able to impress fans and experts in the two T20Is of the NZ series. Though he got a little success, he went very costly in both the games as compared to his compatriots.</p>
<p>Avesh Khan’s debut was very much expected in the series as he is walking into the series on the back of a wonderful IPL season where he finished as the highest wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals. He was selected as one of the Test bowlers for India for their England series.</p>
<p>He also was named as one of the standby players during their WTC 2019-21 final against New Zealand but couldn’t make a cut in the XI. However, a rightful chance for Madhya Pradesh pacer definitely looks on cards in the final T20I against Kiwis.</p>

<p>Team India, led by new T20I skipper Rohit Sharma, has taken up an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match T20I series against <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/india-vs-new-zealand-indias-strongest-predicted-playing-xi-for-3rd-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>New Zealand</strong></a>. The final clash of the series will set action at Kolkata and the men in blue are currently in a position to play with their combinations a bit.</p>
<p>Given that the third game will ahve no effect on the series result, new chances might be on cards for some young players. Rohit has already stated earlier that the benched players will get their chances and there couldn’t have been a better time for them. Hence, let’s take a look at-</p>
<h3>Three changes India might make in the final T20I against NZ</h3>
<h3>1. Ruturaj Gaikwad for KL Rahul</h3>
<figure id="attachment_413288" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-413288" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-413288" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ruturaj-Gaikwad.jpg" alt="Ruturaj Gaikwad" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-413288" class="wp-caption-text">Ruturaj Gaikwad. (Photo Source: BCCI/ Twitter)</figcaption></figure>
<p>Both these players are top class in their own leagues and had a wonderful IPL 2021. Gaikwad stunned all by unleashing his class in the IPL 2021 and finally returned with the Orange Cap. On the other hand, KL has been India’s trusted performer at the top for a long time now.</p>
<p>However, as KL has already played his part in the series, especially in the 2<sup>nd</sup> T20I, the team can go with talented youngster Gaikwad in the final game. He is a perfect performer at the top and has already played for India in the Sri Lanka T20Is in July.</p>
<p>Gaikwad is a talented and fearless batter at the top and can give the team great starts. Opening up alongside Rohit Sharma, he will have all the more confidence and guidance beside him in the Kolkata game on November 21.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>2. Ishan Kishan for Rishabh Pant</h3>
<figure id="attachment_538007" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-538007" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-538007" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Ishan-Kishan-2.jpg" alt="Ishan Kishan" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-538007" class="wp-caption-text">Ishan Kishan. (Photo by ISHARA S. KODIKARA/AFP via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India’s no one choice for wicketkeeping Rishabh Pant has been on wheels for a very long time and rest is the need of the hour for him. The fact that India can afford to rest him by fetching young<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/reports-ishan-kishan-and-deepak-chahar-added-to-india-a-squad-for-tour-to-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong> Ishan Kishan</strong></a> gives them a sigh of relief.</p>
<p>Kishan has performed well for the team in the limited chances he has got in the international setup so far. It clearly seems he is hungry for big scores and the final T20I would be the perfect time for him to carry up with his flurry of runs.</p>
<p>Though Pant hit the winning shots in both the T20Is that have taken place in the series, his total contribution with the bat was not very impressive, and hence, it&#8217;s just the right time for Jharkhand player to take over.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>3. Avesh Khan for Deepak Chahar</h3>
<figure id="attachment_352873" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-352873" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-352873" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/CT_357429.jpg" alt="Semi Final 1 - ICC Under 19 World Cup" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-352873" class="wp-caption-text">Avesh Khan of India during U-19 game WC. (Photo by Pal Pillai/Getty Images for Nissan)</figcaption></figure>
<p>India’s specialist T20I bowler Deepak Chahar wasn’t able to impress fans and experts in the two T20Is of the NZ series. Though he got a little success, he went very costly in both the games as compared to his compatriots.</p>
<p>Avesh Khan’s debut was very much expected in the series as he is walking into the series on the back of a wonderful IPL season where he finished as the highest wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals. He was selected as one of the Test bowlers for India for their England series.</p>
<p>He also was named as one of the standby players during their WTC 2019-21 final against New Zealand but couldn’t make a cut in the XI. However, a rightful chance for Madhya Pradesh pacer definitely looks on cards in the final T20I against Kiwis.</p>

Given that the third game will have no effect on the series result, new chances might be on cards for some young players.

3 Changes India can make for the 3rd T20I vs New Zealand

The final clash of the series will set action at Kolkata and India are currently in a position to play with their combinations a bit.