India and West Indies are ready to clash in the third ODI in the five-match series in Pune on Saturday. In the series opener, the home side came out on top with eight-wicket margin, whereas the second match finished as a nail-biting tie.
On Saturday, the home side will be relying on their top three to once again shine in the batting department, whereas the team management will be hoping the middle and lower-middle order will put up a much better display this time around. In the bowling department, the Men in Blue will be hoping that their spinners will once again do the damage.
On the other hand, West Indies will be hoping to build on their impressive performance in the second ODI when they nearly got over the line but faltered in the last few overs of the innings. In the batting department, the team management will be hoping that Marlon Samuels will finally contribute with the bat which will strengthen the team's position. In the bowling department, the team is desperate for positives from the pace unit, which did not put up a great show in either of the last two matches.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is quite a new venue when it comes to international cricket. So far, there've been only three ODIs played at the venue where the highest score of 356 was registered by India in the match against England in 2017. Highest individual score of 122 was registered by India's Virat Kohli in
India and West Indies are ready to clash in the third ODI in the five-match series in Pune on Saturday. In the series opener, the home side came out on top with eight-wicket margin, whereas the second match finished as a nail-biting tie.
On Saturday, the home side will be relying on their top three to once again shine in the batting department, whereas the team management will be hoping the middle and lower-middle order will put up a much better display this time around. In the bowling department, the Men in Blue will be hoping that their spinners will once again do the damage.
On the other hand, West Indies will be hoping to build on their impressive performance in the second ODI when they nearly got over the line but faltered in the last few overs of the innings. In the batting department, the team management will be hoping that Marlon Samuels will finally contribute with the bat which will strengthen the team's position. In the bowling department, the team is desperate for positives from the pace unit, which did not put up a great show in either of the last two matches.
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium is quite a new venue when it comes to international cricket. So far, there've been only three ODIs played at the venue where the highest score of 356 was registered by India in the match against England in 2017. Highest individual score of 122 was registered by India's Virat Kohli in the match against England, whereas best bowling figures in an ODI match at the venue of 4-67 was claimed by England pacer Jake Ball.
Key players
Virat Kohli – 11 Cr
First in the list of key players feature India captain Virat Kohli. The right-hander is in the form of his life and is looking better with every passing innings. The 29-year-old has so far scored 297 runs in two matches, which included two centuries and the highest of 157 not out in the last game. Valued at 11 Cr, Kohli has already accumulated 187.5 points, most by any player in the series, which makes him an ideal acquisition for the match on Saturday. Kohli also holds the record for the highest individual score in ODIs of 122 at the venue.
Jasprit Bumrah – 9 Cr
Second in the list of key players features India fast-bowler Jasprit Bumrah. The 24-year-old has emerged as the Men in Blue's best option in the pace department in the recent past and he will be raring to go against the Caribbean giants after resting following the Asia Cup triumph. Valued at 9 Cr, Bumrah has the ability to become a useful asset as he not only provide wickets with the new ball, but also has great control in the later stages of the innings.
Shai Hope – 9 Cr
Last in the list features West Indies wicketkeeper-batsman Shai Hope. The 24-year-old scored a brilliant century in the second ODI, which was his second in the 50-over format, and nearly took his team over the line. Valued at 9 Cr, Hope can prove to be a decent purchase considering the fact that he bats at one down, which means he will have ample amount of time to build his innings.
