Analytically Best Playing XI of IND against SL T20I series

Analytically Best Playing XI of IND against SL T20I series

T20I

Reserved:

Hardik Pandya (C), Suryakumar Yadav (VC)

Opening:

There are two options in the squad for opening: Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Talking individually:

Shubman Gill: Scored a ton vs BAN in Away Test series recently and made everyone to appreciate him.

Ruturaj Gaikwad: A memorable 43 runs in an over in Domestic Cricket and lead his team to finals in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Noting the performance and experience: Shubman Gill.

Top Order:

There is only one option in the squad for top order: Suryakumar Yadav

Vice-Captain of the team.

Noting the performance and experience: Suryakumar Yadav.

Middle Order:

There is only one option in the squad for middle orders: Rahul Tripathi.

Uncapped but nice performance in Domestic Cricket.

Noting the performance and experience: The All-Rounders in the team have a better performance. Thus, replacing the Middle Order with All-Rounders.

Wicket Keeper:

There are two options in the squad for Wicket-Keepers: Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.

Talking individually:

Ishan Kishan: Has showed his brilliant performance by hitting double ton vs BAN in recent Away ODI Series when he was given chance after Rohit's injury and made many big records.

Sanju Samson: Lead his team to finals in IPL and good performance in Domestic Cricket.

Noting the performance and experience: Ishan Kishan.

All-Rounders

There are five options in the squad for All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel and Shivam Mavi.

Talking individually:

Hardik Pandya: Captain of the team.

Deepak Hooda: Magnificent performance whenever given the chance. Scored a ton vs IRE in Away Series and taken 4 wickets vs NZ in Away Series. Spin Option

Washington Sundar: Consistent performance in both Home and Away Series. Spin Option

Axar Patel: Consistent performance in both Home and Away Series and perform very well with ball. Spin Option

Shivam Mavi: Uncapped but performed very good in Domestic Cricket. Pace Option

Noting the performance and experience: Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel.

Pace Attack

There are four options in the squad for Pace: Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Umran Malik and Mukesh Kumar.

Talking individually: 

Arshdeep Singh: Showcased brilliant performance in T20I WC and a nominee of ICC Emerging Player Award.

Harshal Patel: Known for his slower ball had performed very excellent in IPL and holds the most wicket in a season record.

Umran Malik: Known for his 150+ bowling speed. This youngster can make batsman fear of his speed.

Mukesh Kumar: Uncapped. DC have invested n the player for 23' IPL season. Great potential

Noting the performance and experience: Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel and Umran Malik.

Spin Attack

There is only one option in the squad for spin: Yuzvendra Chahal. 

He was far from T20Is or other international formats. But with only option we can play a chance on him.

Noting the performance and experience: Yuzvendra Chahal.

The Final Playing XI:

1. Shubman Gill

2. Ishan Kishan (WK)

3. Suryakumar Yadav (VC)

4. Deepak Hooda 

5. Hardik Pandya (C)

6. Axar Patel

7. Washington Sundar

8. Harshal Patel

9. Arshdeep Singh

10. Umran Malik

11. Yuzvendra Chahal

Stand by:

1. Sanju Samson

2. Ruturaj Gaikwad

3. Mukesh Kumar

4. Shivam Mavi 

5. Rahul Tripathi

The Third T20I will be the match where probably Stand byes can be tried if we make lead in the First and Second match.