New Delhi. Rahul Dravid is recognized as a coach who does not believe in too much tinkering and change in a series. But, the way South Africa easily chased down the target of more than 200 runs in the first T20 in Delhi, then in the second T20 to be held in Cuttack on Sunday (June 12), Dravid may have changed the playing XI. Think about. Especially the way India bowled in the death overs in this match, after that there is a possibility of change in fast bowling. If this happens, then the debut of either Umran Malik or Arshdeep Singh can happen in Cuttack.
In the first T20 played in Delhi, except Avesh Khan, the South African batsmen did not spare any Indian bowler. Apart from Avesh, all other bowlers gave runs at an economy of more than 10. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, the leading wicket-taker for India in T20, conceded 26 runs in 2.1 overs at an economy rate of 12. In the same over of Hardik, African batsmen scored 18 runs. After this, captain Rishabh Pant did not have the courage to hand him the ball.
Harshal Patel, who often bowled well in the death overs, also had a bad situation. He conceded 22 runs in the 17th over of South Africa’s innings. The same situation happened to Bhuvneshwar in the next over. 22 runs came in his over. While he bowled well with the new ball. Overall the Indian bowlers proved to be a flop. In such a situation, the question arises that whose ticket will be cut from Cuttack T20 and who will get a chance?
Arshdeep or Umran could debut
Based on experience, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal will be part of Playing XI in the second T20. Avesh Khan has bowled well in the first T20, so his place is made. In such a situation, Harshal Patel may have to sit out in the second T20. If coach Dravid and captain Rishabh Pant take this decision, then either Umran Malik or Arshdeep Singh can get a chance in place of Harshal.
On the other hand, there could be a change in the spin bowling attack as well. Axar Patel had bowled poorly in the first T20 and gave 40 runs in 4 overs. In such a situation, young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi can be given a chance.
Harshal may be ruled out of second T20
An information is also coming out about Harshal that his old injury has not fully healed. In such a situation, he can be out of the second T20. If this happens, then either Arshdeep or Umran can get a chance. At present, the bowling is looking weak in the death overs. In such a situation, the chances of Arshdeep getting a chance are high. He bowled well in the death overs in IPL 2022.
Not much room for change in batting
In the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, the opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Rituraj Gaikwad got India off to a good start in the first T20 as well. Both had added 57 runs for the first wicket. The same pair will land in the second T20 as well. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya will remain in the middle order. At the same time, Dinesh Karthik will be seen in the role of match finisher.
India’s probable playing XI in the second T20
India: Ishan Kishan, Rituraj Gaikwad, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel/Ravi Bishnoi, Harshal Patel/Arshdeep Singh or Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : June 11, 2022, 08:59 IST