Australia vs India 2020-21: Best combined XI of T20I series
There were a number of top performers in the recent T20I series between Australia and India and here we make a combined XI featuring some of the most talked-about names in the series.
Ravindra Jadeja at No.8:
Yes, we picked Ravindra Jadeja at No.8 even though he could play only one game and was ruled out after getting hit in the helmet by a ball from Mitchell Starc. Till then, the spinner-all-rounder was continuing with his rediscovered form with the bat (44 not out in 23 balls) that took India to a competitive total of 161 in the first game despite losing half the side for less than 100. Jadeja was later replaced by a concussion sub in Yuzvendra Chahal who ran away with the man of the match award but Jadeja’s priceless little knock gave the bowlers a fighting total. He himself could not bowl in the game though.
The 44 not out is Jadeja’s highest score in the format in which he has a strike rate of 112 plus. Jadeja found his form in the third ODI in Canberra in which he slammed 66 not out in 50 balls to stitch a match-winning partnership with Hardik Pandya. He continued with his form in the first T20I that was also played in Canberra but missed the remaining matches because of the injury.
We choose Jadeja for the No.8 position for his hitting abilities besides chipping in as a frontline spinner. The left-hand cricketer can turn any game around on his day and any captain will be happy to have him in his side. He makes a side strong in both the batting and bowling departments.
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