India vs Australia 2017: India's predicted playing XI for third ODI

Kohli can be expected to up his game against the Australians

With his favourite opponents facing him, Virat Kohli will be itching to give his best, both with the bat, and verbally. His measured 92 in the second ODI helped quickly erase the ignominy of a duck in the first game, while his captaincy paid rich dividends with back to back wins. Another big knock seems to be around the corner for the Delhi lad, who has rubbed his positive body language onto the rest of the team.

In a game of musical chairs for India’s No.4 spot, Manish Pandey is the latest contestant. Having edged out KL Rahul, who enjoys the team’s backing, Pandey might be feeling the push to perform. His first two attempts in the series have garnered just three runs, making every game from here on a crucial one for the 28-year-old.