India vs Windies 2018, 3rd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Tips

The much-awaited T20I series between India and Windies turned out to be a one-sided affair with the hosts winning the series with one game to be played. There were so many expectations from the Windies squad but their explosive batting line-up faltered in both the games against a strong Indian bowling. However, the Caribbean team can breathe in the final T20I in Chennai where they won’t have to face the destructive Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav.

But India still has Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed and Krunal Pandya in their side who can do the damage. The Windies bowling was alright in the first game where they gave their best while defending a low score. However, Rohit Sharma dismantled the opposition bowlers in Lucknow on a slow pitch which was expected to suit the Windies attack. Both the teams are expected to set into the final game with a handful number of changes.

Match Details:

The third T20I match between India and Windies will be hosted by the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

The match starts at 7:00 PM local time (IST).

Last five T20I matches:

India: W, W, W, L, W.

Windies: L, L, L, L, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Chepauk has been far from being a spin assisted track as its rich past. The pitch that relied in 2016/17 season started to assist the pacers regularly. This venue hosted only an International game since 2017 – an ODI between India and Australia. The Aussie pacers ran through the Indian top order in that match. The only IPL game that Chepauk hosted this year turned out to be a high scoring one with the home team CSK chasing down 200+.

Squads:

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Shahbaz Nadeem, Siddarth Kaul.

Windies: Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Denesh Ramdin (w), Sherfane Rutherford, Kieron Pollard, Carlos Brathwaite (C), Fabian Allen, Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas, Khary Pierre, Obed McCoy, Shai Hope.

Probable XI:

India: Rohit Sharma (C), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Dinesh Karthik, Manish Pandey, Rishabh Pant, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar/Shahbaz Nadeem, Khaleel Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar/Siddarth Kaul.

Windies:  Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford/Rovman Powell, Nicholas Pooran/Kieron Pollard, Darren Bravo, Denesh Ramdin, Carlos Brathwaite (C), Fabian Allen, Keemo Paul, Oshane Thomas, Khary Pierre.

Power Picks:

Khaleel Ahmed has picked up a wicket in all the International matches he played thus far. In this T20I series, he picked up three wickets in two games conceding at less than six an over. Bhuvneshwar Kumar could be lethal if the conditions in Chennai assist seamers.

Best Playing XI:

Dinesh Karthik, Rohit Sharma, Darren Bravo, Shimron Hetmyer, Lokesh Rahul, Krunal Pandya, Carlos Brathwaite, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Oshane Thomas, Yuzvendra Chahal, Khaleel Ahmed.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Despite Rohit Sharma’s low profile in the Twenty20 games at Chennai, the opener is expected to score few runs whenever he leads India making him a multiplier option. KL Rahul gained some momentum in the previous game and could score a big one if he gets to bat early. Krunal Pandya can be an option as vice-captain unless India bats out overs like in the last game.

Expert Advice:

Keemo Paul turned out to be the best bowler for Windies in the last game and could be playing ahead of Obed McCoy once again. Yuzvendra Chahal has more chances than other spinners in the in the squad to play the final T20I.

Probable Winners:

India is expected to continue their domination over the Windies and complete a whitewash.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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