India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Will Yashasvi Jaiswal Make Debut In Shortest Format?

India will be taking on West Indies in the first T20I of the five-match series on Thursday at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba. In the preceding three-match 50-over rubber that had some context in the year of the ODI World Cup, India emerged victorious 2-1 after a shock defeat in the second match. Led by dynamic all-rounder Hardik Pandya, India will look to give opportunities to hungry guys such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Mukesh Kumar in these five matches beginning with the opener at the Brian Lara Stadium. It was their stellar performances in the Indian Premier League that have earned the likes of Varma and Jaiswal a maiden call-up to India's T20I squad and they will certainly look to make the most of it.

Here's what we think can be the India's Playing XI for the 1st T20I against West Indies:

Yashasvi Jaiswal:After promising start to his Test career with a century, talented young opener is likely to make his debut his shortest format as well. There are chances that the management might hand over Jaiswal his debut cap and use him as an opener along with Ishan Kishan, instead of Shubman Gill.

Ishan Kishan:The wicketkeeper-batter showcased his immense talent in the recently concluded ODI series as he smashed an half-century in all three games. He will definitely aim to continue his great momentum in the T20Is as well against West Indies.

Shubman Gill:To introduce Jaiswal in the shortest format, Gill might get pushed down the order and bat at No 3. After a brief phase of struggling, Gill roared back to form in the third ODI against West Indies and scored 85 runs. He will look to play another big innings in the first T20I.

Suryakumar Yadav:After struggling in the ODIs,the aggressive batter will look for