The third match of the four-Test series between India and Australia is to be played in Indore from today. Team India has made an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series by winning the first two Tests. But this match is also very important for both the teams. If India manages to win this match, then it can not only become number one in the ICC Test rankings, but its place in the final of the ICC World Test Championship will also be confirmed. On the other hand, if Australia does not want to be left behind in the final race, then it must win one of the remaining two matches.
Despite the victory in the first two Tests, Team India’s batting is under question. Barring Rohit Sharma, no top order and middle order batsman is visible in the form. Most of the questions are about KL Rahul. There is a high possibility that Shubman Gill will be given a chance in place of KL Rahul in the third Test. Gill has done well in the limited overs format recently. The ability to play spinners is also strengthening Gill’s claim.
The responsibility of bowling is likely to remain with the trio of Ashwin, Jadeja and Akshar once again. These three have not only done wonders with the ball in both the matches played so far, but have also scored a lot with the bat. Due to the contribution of these three, the Indian team has been successful in winning both the opening matches.
Both Team India’s fast bowlers Mohammad Siraj and Mohammad Shami have performed well even on pitches that are helpful for spinners. In Kotla, Shami even managed to take four wickets in the first innings. Although Shami can be rested in the third Test and Umesh Yadav can get a chance in his place.