IND vs ENG: Predicting England’s Playing XI for the third T20I against India

After losing the first two T20Is by 7-wicket and 2-wicket margins, respectively, England will play India in the third fixture of the five-match T20I series. Saurashtra’s Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium will host this game on January 28, at 7:00 PM (IST). It will be a do-or-die game for the Englishmen to keep their hopes alive in the series. 

Jos Buttler’s men have been through a dismal run of form in the last five games, facing three defeats, alongside a win and a ‘no-result’ game. They will look ahead to win this game and take the series scoreline to 2-1, keeping themselves alive in the five-match contest. 

Here is the England’s predicted playing XI for the third T20I against India: 

Openers: 

The opening pair of star batters Phil Salt and Ben Duckett has failed to leave any impact so far in the ongoing T20I series against India. However, Salt’s ability to hit big shots can’t be underestimated and he will aim for a strong comeback in the next game. 

Salt has also a good experience of batting at the Indian pitches in the Indian Premier League (IPL). On the other hand, Ben Duckett could also play a crucial if he gets his form back in he next T20I against the men in blue. 

Middle Order:

England’s middle order will start with the in-form batter and skipper, Jos Buttler at number three. Buttler has been in a decent run form with the bat in the ongoing series. He has played the crucial knocks of 68 and 45 runs, respectively in the first and second T20I to save his side amidst a batting collapse. 

Following Buttler, Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone will be there to bat for the English side at number four and number five. Both the batters have been seen struggling in the series so far; they will also be eyeing a comeback with some good performance in the next game. Young batter Jamie Smith will bat at number six to add some crucial runs in the lower middle order. 

All-Rounders:

England’s all-rounder duo might include Jamie Overton and Brydon Carse in the playing XI for the Saurashtra T20I against Suryakumar Yadav’s men. Overton scalped 1 wicket at 20 runs in his 2.2 overs during the last game, he can also play a crucial role with the bat. 

Besides Overton, Brydon Carse happened to be a vital asset for England in the second T20I, both with the bat and the ball. While batting in the first innings, Carse scored quick and crucial 31 runs off just 17 balls, with four and three sixes. Later in the second innings, he scalped 3 wickets at just 29 runs in his three-over stint to make India struggle for the narrow 2-wicket win. 

Bowlers:

The bowling lineup of the tourists is expected to include two specialist pacers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood. Archer and Wood scalped a wicket each in the last game. They will look ahead to trouble the Indian batters with a sheer pace in the powerplay phase during the first six overs of the innings. 

Besides these two, the experienced leg spinner Adil Rashid will be included in the final XI as a specialist spinner. He bowled the most economical spell in the last game, scalping 1 wicket at just 14 runs in his two-over stint, with a sensational economy rate of 4.50. 

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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