Predicted India Playing XI: Longer run or rotate, SKY faces dilemma in 2nd T20I

India clinched a stunning win in the IND vs AUS 1st T20I. Up next, India gets ready to beat the Aussies again as the two formidable foes gear up for another exciting clash. But Suryakumar Yadav and stand-in coach VVS Laxman face a dilemma. India’s bowling was not up to the mark in the 1st T20I. Hence, there would be a temptation to make a couple of changes in Thiruvananthapuram. But as has been the case, it’s highly unlikely as the India Cricket Team believes in giving a longer rope instead of chopping & changing. Hence, India Playing XI for the 2nd T20I could look similar to the 1st T20I, meaning Ravi Bishnoi and Prasidh Krishna who leaked runs are likely to retain their spots at least for a match more.

India had a poor outing in terms of the bowling department in the first game. Both Prasidh Krishna and Ravi Bishnoi scalped a wicket each but managed to leak 50 & 54 runs respectively. Australia’s Steve Smith and Josh Inglis battered the Indian bowling lineup as the Men in Yellow scored 208 runs.

But a brilliant batting display courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan was enough to help India clinch a last-ball thriller. But whether SKY will be able to take such a risk again is a big question.

What to Expect from IND vs AUS 2nd T20I

• Yashasv Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad will retain their spots as the opening duo and will get yet another chance to prove their worth ahead of the T20 World Cup.
• Ishan Kishan and SKY will form the dependable core in the top and middle order and will look to continue their fine form.
• Down the order, Tilak Varma will act as an anchor while Rinku Singh and Axar Patel will don the role of finishers in the team.
• Up next comes the bowling attack. Mukesh Kumar was the highlight in pace bowling and will retain his spot with Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna.
• Ravi Bishnoi will accompany Axar Patel as the dual spinners will look to manifest run control in a match that is likely to be threatened by rain.

Predicted India Playing XI vs AUS

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad

2. Yashasvi Jaiswal

3. Ishan Kishan (wk)

4. Suryakumar Yadav (C)

5. Tilak Varma

6. Rinku Singh

7. Axar Patel

8. Ravi Bishnoi

9. Prasidh Krishna

10. Arshdeep Singh

11. Mukesh Kumar

India squad for IND vs AUS T20 series: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar, Shreyas Iyer (from 4th T20)