India vs South Africa, 3rd T20I, India Predicted XI: Will Umran Malik Get His Much-Awaited Debut?

India have all to do in the third T20I of the five-match series against South Africa as they are trailing 0-2 and they need to win the game in Vishakhapatnam if they want to maintain their hopes of winning the series. In the first two T20Is, the bowlers have delivered an underwhelming performance, failing to defend totals of 211 and 148. Only Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with four wickets and he was the only shining spot in the second game. So, it would be interesting to see whether the management looks to give Umran Malik a chance in the third T20I.

Here's what we think should be the ideal predicted XI of India for the third T20I:

Ruturaj Gaikwad: The right-handed batter has scored 24 runs in two T20Is and the pressure is building on him if he wants to push a case for his inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. He would hope for a big performance.

Ishan Kishan: The left-hander has been impressive in the two T20Is, scoring 110 runs. He has given the hosts a good start at the top and he would look to make his form count.

Shreyas Iyer: The batter has gotten himself in, but has not been able to capitalise on the starts. He would hope to score big to help India stay in the game.

Rishabh Pant: The skipper disappointed in the second T20I, scoring just five off seven balls. He has all the shots in the book, but he would be required to take more responsibility and guide the side to a good total.

Hardik Pandya: After scoring 31 off 12 balls, the all-rounder disappointed in the second T20I, scoring just nine runs. With the ball, he conceded 31 runs in three overs and the management would be expecting the IPL-winning captain to fire with both bat and ball.

Dinesh Karthik: He might have come after Axar Patel, but it was his 30-run knock