Nidahas Trophy 2018: 3 changes India could make for the match against Bangladesh

India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth match of the Nidahas trophy. The win was very important for India's chances of progressing to the finals and now with two wins in three matches, the Men in Blue have the liberty of experimenting with the team combination for their last round-robin match against Bangladesh.

Even though India have not qualified for the final yet, with a superior net run-rate even a defeat in the game against Bangladesh might not affect India's chances. Apart from winning the match, it is also important for the Indian team to give chances to the fringe players to showcase their talent.

We will look at three team changes that India can make for the match against Bangladesh.

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#3 Mohd Siraj for Jaydev Unadkat

Siraj has impressed everyone with his raw pace

Coming into this series, Jaydev Unadkat was the senior-most pacer in the side and a lot was expected from him. However, he has had a mixed series so far. Even though Unadkat took three wickets against Bangladesh, he has been inconsistent for a major part of the series and has proved to be expensive, giving runs at a rate of more than ten runs per over.

Unadkat can be given a break and Mohd Siraj can be drafted in for him. Siraj had a forgettable debut series against New Zealand last year, but the selectors showed faith in his ability by selecting him for the tri-series.

The Hyderabad quick came into limelight in the IPL because of his ability to bowl quick and hurry the batsmen. Rohit Sharma can use him as an attacking option, unleashing him against Bangladesh.

#2 Axar Patel for Yuzvendra Chahal

Axar Patel will look to get back into the Indian side

Axar Patel was one of the most promising youngsters a year ago. His ability to bowl tight lines without giving away much to the batsman impressed everyone. But with time and emergence of other spinners like Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, Patel has gone off the radar.

He went for plenty in the only match he played on the tour of South Africa. The Gujarat all-rounder is an integral part of India's limited-overs set-up and the team management will want to give him more opportunities to let him get his confidence back.

Patel can replace Chahal, who has had a decent series so far but has been inconsistent with his line and lengths and has often been found guilty of bowling short. A break might help Chahal rethink his bowling plans.

#1 Deepak Hooda for Vijay Shankar

Deepak Hooda has the ability to clear the ropes with ease

Deepak Hooda has earned the reputation of a big hitting batsman in the domestic circuit. The Baroda captain got selected in the national side at the back of some brilliant performances in Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. Hooda is one of those few batsmen who don't take much time to settle down before going for the big ones.

The team management will be keen to try him in the match against Bangladesh. If Hooda can continue his phenomenal domestic form in International cricket, then it might solve India's problems of a finisher. He has to replace someone on the side and Vijay Shankar might be the unlucky one.

Hooda is also a handy off-spinner and can fit in the role of an all-rounder.