India's predicted XI for 4th ODI against Windies

After the conclusion of three ODIs between India and Windies, both teams are tied at 1-1 in the series as the hosts, India, won the series opener before a dramatic tie and a heartbreaking loss in the second and third match respectively. India were seen as heavy favourites in the One-Day series as they demolished West Indies in the two-match Test series earlier. But now, with two games to play, India are in need to bounce back in order to win the series.

In the third One-Dayer on Saturday at Pune, Windies posted 283 on the board after being put on the middle to bat first, thanks to Shai Hope's 95. India were clearly on a cruise to win the match as captain Virat Kohli smashed his third century in a row. But, they failed to make it count.

Windies managed to pack India for 240 in 47.4 overs by some exceptional bowling efforts from Marlon Samuels, Obed McCoy, Ashley Nurse, and the skipper Jason Holder. While Marlon took three scalps including Virat Kohli, others three took two wickets each.

Keeping the scoreline of the series in mind, India will take the field in fourth one-day at Mumbai to take the lead. It is unlikely for India to bring many changes in the playing XI for the fourth one-day.

Let's take a look at the predicted XI:

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#1 Openers (Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan)

Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan have been an integral part of India's one-day set up for years now.

While selecting openers in One-Dayers is the point of contention, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are the two most familiar names for India. They have been an integral part of India's one-day set up for years now.

Despite failing to reach two-digits scores in the last two games, Rohit Sharma will certainly remain as the first pick opener for India as he smashed unbeaten 152 in the series opener when India chased down a mammoth target of 323 at Guwahati.

Shikhar Dhawan's presence at the top of the Indian batting line along with Rohit will also remain secure in spite of his sub-optimal performance in the first three matches of the series as he scored 4, 29 and 35 in first, second and third One-Dayers respectively. India are unlikely to bring a replacement into playing XI for Dhawan in an important contest.

#2 Middle Order (Virat Kohli, Ambati Rayadu, Rishabh Pant)

Virat Kohli smashed ton in three matches of the series.

Virat Kohli will unquestionably continue at number three. Ambati Raydu and Rishabh Pant will play their role at number four and five respectively. It means India might not change their middle order despite a loss in the previous ODI.

Kohli played first ODI of this series after taking a rest during the Asia Cup where India emerged as champions. He struck three dazzling centuries in the series which is the record of three consecutive centuries in one-dayers as an Indian. India will desperately hope this version of Kohli shows up in the fourth match as well. The linchpin of the Indian batting line has already scored 404 runs in the series in an incredible average of 202.00. By doing this, Virat overtook Ajinkya Rahane's tally of 336 runs and emerged as the most runs scorer against Windies in a One-Day series as an Indian.

While the skipper in his dream form, Ambati and Rishabh are yet to do something remarkable in the series. Rishabh did not get a chance in the first match to bat as India won the series opener by eight wickets. In the second and third match, he scored 17 and 24 respectively. He needs to score more to justify his place in the team.

Unlike Rishabh, Ambati hit an eye-catching 73 in the second match that had ended with a disappointing tie. But, in the third match, he managed only 22 while chasing 283.

#3 Wicketkeeper (MS Dhoni):

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MS Dhoni, the former Indian captain, is having some embarrassing time with the bat as he scored only 27 runs in the two matches of the series he batted. He produced only 20 runs in the second match that had ended with a tie and in the third, he scored only seven.

This lean performance resulted in Dhoni to lose his place from India's T20I set up as the 37-year-old batsman dropped from the T20I squad of India that will play in the home against West Indies before touring to Australia next month.

However, India might not think to drop Dhoni for the fourth ODI of the series. One of the most successful captains of India is still a better pick to keep the wickets in India colours. MS Dhoni represented India in 513 international matches across the formats with 804 dismissals with his name.

#4 All-rounder and Spinner (Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav)

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India might bring Ravindra Jadeja back into playing XI in the fourth ODI in the place of Yuzvendra Chahal as the spinner conceded 160 runs in his 30 over of three matches. India might reconsider Jadeja keeping his all-round capability in mind.

Jadeja was the part of India's playing XI in the first and second match of the series. He took two wickets in the first match. His inclusion in the fourth match will surely add additional strength to the Indian batting line-up, and his bowling will also help India.

Kuldeep Yadav might continue as the regular spinner for India. In the last two matches, he conceded 67 and 52 runs but took three and two wickets respectively. Overall Kuldeep was up to the mark in the two matches that he played in the series.

#5 Pacers (Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umesh Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah):

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The Indian team management might thing to reshuffle the pace bowling attack again in the fourth ODI of the series.

Mohammed Shami, Umesh Yadav, and Khaleel Ahmed were the pacers of India in the first match. Khaleel Ahmed dropped in the second match, but Umesh and Shami remained in spite of their expensive bowling in the series opener. While Khaleel made a comeback in the third match, both of Shami and Umesh lost their places. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah were the bowlers to replace them.

In the fourth match, Indian management might go for Umesh again as Khaleel failed to justify his place as he conceded 65 runs in the third match. Bumrah will surely make the playing XI in the fourth match as he took four wickets conceding only 35. Despite giving 70 runs away in the third match, Bhuvneshwar deserves another chance as he is the most experienced pacer in the current ODI set up of India.