-Vinay Kumar
The third and final match of the 3-match T20 series between India and New Zealand will be played on Wednesday, February 1 at the world’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad (India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Match, 2023 Narendra Modi Stadium). It will be a decisive and title clash. Because, till now this series is equal to 1-1 win. There will also be a lot of pressure on Captain Hardik Pandya & Co. in this match.
Significantly, in the last 2 matches of this latest series, the top order of the Indian team failed to perform as per the expectations. In such a situation, it is believed that in the third match, Prithvi Shaw can be taken for the opening batting in the playing eleven.
It is also worth noting that in the absence of senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ishaan Kishan and Rahul Tripathi could not capitalize on the opportunity. Or say, that luck did not support him in the last matches.
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Remind you that after this latest T20 series (India vs New Zealand T20I Series, 2023), Team India will not play International T20 series for a long time. In such a situation, in the last match to be played in Ahmedabad, there is one more chance for these top order players, that they play a ticking and banging innings. So that, leave your mark before the Test series against Australia (India vs Australia Test Series, 2023 in India).
In bowling, the spinner pair of Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav watered New Zealand in this series. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh appeared in excellent form in the second match played in Lucknow. Although the top order did not perform well in the last 2 matches, but it does not seem that captain Hardik Pandya will make any changes in the playing XI from the last match. In such a situation, Preity Shaw may have to rest in this match as well. However, the final decision will be taken by the team management and the captain.