How India could line up for the third T20I against Sri Lanka

Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav is likely to retain his place in the side

#8 Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has been outstanding in the series, picking up 5 wickets at an average of 14. He is not afraid to flight the ball, and bowls attacking lines rather than just looking to stem the flow of runs.

#9 Yuzvendra Chahal

Chahal has looked impressive in the T20I series with consecutive four-wicket hauls in two matches. He has been the pick of the bowlers for India, delivering under pressure. Though he was expensive in the second match, he ended up picking 4 crucial wickets which broke the back of the Sri Lankans. Considering Sri Lanka's struggle against wrist spinners, Chahal would love to add more wickets to his tally.

#10 Mohammed Siraj

Jaydev Unadkat could make way for Mohammed Siraj for the final game of the series, as the team management would be eager to give him one more opportunity. Siraj has done really well at the domestic level and also in the IPL and his performances deserve to be rewarded.

#11 Basil Thampi

Jasprit Bumrah's performances have been mediocre in this series by his lofty standards, having failed to pick a single wicket. Keeping the South Africa series in mind, India would like to rest Bumrah and keep him fresh. Basil Thampi could debut for India in the next match, a just reward for his consistent performances in the domestic circuit and the IPL.