India vs Australia 2017: India's probable XI for third T20

Kohli will be aiming to end the Australia series in style

Virat Kohli

Kohli loves the shortest format of the game: his ability to find middle ground between aggression and smart accumulation of runs makes him an extremely difficult opponent to plan against. He was in top form against Australia last year, including the jaw-dropping knock in the World T20, but the low-scoring first two games haven’t given him an opportunity yet to prosper.

With the series at stake, one can expect Kohli to come out all guns blazing, and play a prominent role while batting, as well as a spirited captain when on the field.

Manish Pandey

His unconventional batting style gives him the freedom to become adventurous in T20Is, and that’s exactly why Pandey finds a place in India’s middle order. A swift athlete who can give the Dhonis and Kohlis competition when it comes to running between the wickets, Pandey can shift gears with ease, based on the complexion of the game.

Another interesting facet about Pandey’s batting is that he can become the ideal second-fiddle when the other batsman is on fire, giving the necessary cushion in situations like these so that the wickets column remains intact.