India Likely Playing XI for 1st ODI vs West Indies: Predicted Indian 11 for Cricket Match in Ahmedabad
Rohit Sharma returns after missing the South Africa series and will captain the team for the first time since his appointment. He is likely to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. Former captain Virat Kohli will come in at number three as Suryakumar Yadav will be India’s number four batsman.
India and West Indies will face off against each other in a three-game One-Day International series. The 1st ODI will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 06, 2022 (Sunday). Both teams will be looking to kick off the limited-overs series with a win. So ahead of the IND vs WI 1st ODI 2022, we take a look at the probable Indian playing XI. India vs West Indies 2022 Schedule for Free PDF Download Online.
Rohit Sharma returns after missing the South Africa series and will captain the team for the first time since his appointment. He is likely to open the batting alongside KL Rahul. Former captain Virat Kohli will come in at number three as Suryakumar Yadav will be India’s number four batsman.
Rishabh Pant will be the team’s wicket-keeper. Shreyas Iyer will hold on to his place as the last pure batter in the side. Shardul Thakur shined as an all-rounder against South Africa and will once again be given that role.
Yuzvendra Chahal will be the leading spinner in the team and Washington Sundar will support the leggie while providing a batting option lower down the order. Mohammad Siraj will spearhead the pace attack and will have Deepak Chahar alongside him.
India Likely Playing XI vs West Indies, 1st ODI
Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal.
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