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Middle Order
Number 4
Rishabh Pant has been playing at number 4 since the World Cup but the wicket-keeper batsman has largely failed to impress. Rishabh has enjoyed success in IPL for Delhi Capitals but has struggled to implement the same fearless approach in the international stage.
He has a below-par average of 20.45 in 24 innings. The position requires Pant to bat adapting to the situation of the game which he has failed to demonstrate. The team management have showed abundance of faith in him and he is expected to continue getting chances to convert his talent into performance. Rishabh is expected to be in the XI and keep wickets for India in the World Cup.
Number 5
Shreyas Iyer will be expected to bat at 5. Shreyas has had limited opportunities to showcase his talent at the international stage but he has been impressive since his return in August. His versatility will appeal to the team management as he has the ability to bat up the order.
On the back of impressive performances in the ODI series in West Indies, Iyer was the leading scorer for India in the 3 match T20I series against Bangladesh in November. His ability to judge the length of the ball early gives him time to pick his shot. Leading Delhi in IPL, Iyer has showcased the ability to change gears according to the demand of the situation. In the games leading to the World Cup , Iyer will be looking to further cement his position in the XI.
Number 6
In Hardik Pandya, India have a seam bowling all-rounder they have been craving for a while now. Pandya has the potential to change the game in an instant with both bat and the ball. India will be hoping to not just have him fit but firing as well. Hardik has demonstrated the ability to clear the boundary with ease having a strike rate of close to 150 in just 25 innings while he also has a knack of picking up crucial wickets.
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