Shivam Dube Returns

Shivam Dube Returns

Shivam Dube Returns: India will play England in the final T20I of the series at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Having already won the series, the focus now shifts to fine-tuning the playing XI ahead of upcoming international assignments. One of the key talking points is Shivam Dube’s return after clearing concussion protocols, while out-of-form Sanju Samson is set to retain his opening spot.

Shivam Dube Returns After Concussion Clearance

Dube, who was substituted by Harshit Rana in the previous match due to a concussion, has now been cleared to play. His return strengthens India’s middle order, especially after his impressive 53-run knock in the fourth T20I. The substitution of Rana for Dube sparked controversy, with England questioning the fairness of the decision. However, with the series already won, India will now focus on fine-tuning their lineup.

Shivam Dube Returns

Sanju Samson to Open for the Third Game Despite Poor Run of Form

Sanju Samson is going to open his innings again. He has struggled in the entire series and made only one run in the last game. Despite that, his team management has shown a tendency to support him, which can be his final chance to score big before proper selection.

His opening partner, Abhishek Sharma, has been in red-hot form. With 144 runs at a strike rate of 197.26, including 17 fours and nine sixes, he has emerged as India’s most consistent performer at the top of the order.

Middle-Order Stability: Tilak, SKY, Rinku Singh Hold Their Spots

Tilak Varma and the skipper, Suryakumar Yadav (SKY), will look to hold the No. 3 and No. 4 positions despite ducking in the fourth T20I. Given that he’s the skipper, SKY will be hungry to lead by example and have a go at the bat.

Rinku Singh, who made a gritty 30 off 26 balls in the previous game, continues to be a good middle-order batsman. He has finished the innings quickly with some run scoring, and it has been important for India’s T20 setup.

Dube and Pandya: The Game-Changers

Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya were instrumental in India’s win in the last match, both scoring half-centuries. Dube’s 53 off 34 deliveries earned him the Player of the Match award, while Pandya’s 53 provided much-needed stability. These two all-rounders will once again play a key role in both batting and bowling.

Axar Patel and the Bowling Attack

Axar Patel will be the last all-rounder to be included in the playing eleven. He only scored five runs in the last match, but his left-arm spin adds an element of variation to the bowling attack.

The frontline bowling core for India will still be led by Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy. Bishnoi and Rana were the standouts in the fourth T20I, with three wickets each. Rana hasn’t featured in this game, so the leg spin of Chakaravarthy might bring some answers for the team.

India’s Predicted XI against England in 5th T20I:

Openers: Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma
Middle Order: Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy
Now that India has already sealed the series, this match is an opportunity for players to set themselves ahead of the potential tournaments that are to come.

“Tomorrow’s match, and particularly Samson’s performance, will be watched closely. Dube’s comeback will also add more strength to the Indian team.”.

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