Kuldeep, Rahul IN… This could be the playing-11 of Team India in the third ODI.
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India Predicted Playing 11 IND vs ENG 3rd ODI: The series is tied at 1-1, so the Indian team management would not like to make any mistake. This is the reason why captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir can prepare to make changes in the playing-11 for the decisive match. Due to injury and poor form, at least two changes are considered almost certain.
Team India can enter Lord’s ODI with two changes.
New Delhi. The last match of the three-match ODI series between India and England will decide who will win the trophy. This decisive match is to be played today (July 19) at Lord’s. Both the teams are currently tied at 1-1, so the Indian team management would not want to make any mistake. This is the reason why captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir can prepare to make changes in the playing-11 for the decisive match. Due to injury and poor form, at least two changes are considered almost certain.
Washington Sundar injured, Kuldeep Yadav’s entry almost certain
All-rounder Washington Sundar, who got injured while batting in the second ODI, has been ruled out of the third match. In such a situation, the biggest change for Team India can be seen in the spin department. Chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has been waiting for a place in the playing-11 for a long time, is likely to finally get a chance. Although the role of fast bowlers may be important in the conditions of England, Kuldeep has the ability to change the course of the match in the middle overs on the Lord’s pitch.
KL Rahul returns, Ishan Kishan in danger
India’s experienced wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul could not play in the second ODI due to illness. Ishan Kishan got a chance in his place, but he could not take advantage of this opportunity and was out after scoring only one run. In such a situation, Rahul’s return in the decisive match is considered almost certain. His experience with wicketkeeping and ability to play big innings under pressure can prove to be important for Team India.
Will Shivam Dubey be out?
The place of all-rounder Shivam Dubey is also not considered completely safe. He became the victim of a golden duck in the second ODI. Although, he has made useful contribution in bowling in both the matches, but in the decisive match, the team management can adopt a different strategy keeping in mind the balance. If India wants to strengthen the batting then it can go with an extra batsman. At the same time, in case of more emphasis on bowling, an expert bowler may get a chance.
Will there be changes in fast bowling also?
If Team India wants to make the bowling attack more sharp, then either Arshdeep Singh or Prince Yadav can be given a chance. However, this decision will depend on the pitch conditions and team combination. Considering the initial swing and seam movement on the Lord’s pitch, the Indian team can also consider the option of an additional fast bowler.
India’s probable playing-11 for the third ODI
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
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Shivam Upadhyay is an emerging sports journalist, who has been working as a sub editor in the country’s prestigious media organization Network 18 Group since November 2025. Cricket is the main area of expertise, but hockey and badminton are also…read more
