India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd ODI: With Only 13 Players Available, What Will Be India's Playing XI?

27.09.2023 - 06:47 sports.ndtv.com

India will be facing Australia in the third ODI match against Australia on Wednesday in Rajkot. The hosts have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will now play for a clean sweep.

In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma will return as the skipper while the likes of Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav will also be back.

On the other hand, Rohit also informed on Tuesday that certain players will be missing out from the third match as some of them have caught viral fever while few of them are travelling back home.

It will be an interesting encounter as Team India will be having a choice of only 13 players to form their Playing XI. Here's what we think could be India's Predicted XI for the 3rd ODI against Australia: Rohit Sharma:After missing out on the first two matches, the India skipper will be back to lead the Men in Blue in the final clash.

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