IND vs SA 1st Test: The first Test match of Shubman Gill-led Team India against South Africa is starting from 14th November. The first match will be held in Kolkata. Here we will tell you, what could be the strong playing eleven of Team India.
Team India Playing 11 Prediction, IND vs SA Test: The first match of the 2-match Test series between India and South Africa will be played from November 14. Both the teams will clash at the Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata. The team led by Shubman Gill is going to face the winner of the World Test Championship 2025. Both the teams have more than one match-winning player. In such a situation, a closely fought match can be seen. Gautam Gambhir has a big headache regarding this match, which is the playing eleven. Which player to bring in and whom to leave out will be a big challenge. Let us tell you about the possible 11.
What will be India’s bowling lineup?
Spin bowlers get the most help on the Kolkata pitch, which is good news for the Indian team. Gill has a total of 4 spin bowlers (Akshar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja). In such a situation, Gambhir can go with at least 3 spin options. He can give a chance to Washington, Jadeja and Kuldeep in the team. Apart from this, there are (Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj and Akash Deep) among the fast bowlers. In such a situation, two pace bowlers Bumrah and Akash may get a chance. Akash can also bat.
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What will be India’s batting lineup?
Now India’s batting lineup will have to be strengthened to face the South African bowlers. Gambhir has (KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sai Sudarshan and Devdutt Padikal) in batting. Of these, Rahul, Gill and Jaiswal are certain to play. Apart from this, Sudarshan and Nitish may also get a chance. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel are the options for the remaining 1 batsman. Dhruv’s form is good, while Pant is getting injured. In such a situation, which of these to keep will be a big challenge. However, according to the statistics, Pant could be a good fit.
India’s probable playing 11: Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Rishabh Pant/Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep/Mohammad Siraj.
How is the Indian Test team squad?
Shubman Gill (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (wicketkeeper), Sai Sudarshan, Devdutt Padikal, Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.
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