IND vs ZIM 3rd T20I: The returns and the questions!

Updated On: 09 July, 2024 05:24 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

Ahead of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe, the question arises regarding the "Men in Blue" batting lineup. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

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Ahead of the third T20I between India and Zimbabwe, the question arises regarding the "Men in Blue" batting lineup. Here is all you need to know (Pic: File Pic)

<p>The return of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/t20-world-cup-2024-when-you-meet-you-meet-rohit-virat-you-get-inspired-samson-23352542" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sanju Samson</strong></a> to the side has led the confusion in India`s batting lineup</p>

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The return of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube and Sanju Samson to the side has led the confusion in India`s batting lineup

<p>Jaiswal being an opening batsman will definitely seal the opening slot. But, India`s think tank will have a task to choose his opening partner between Abhishek Sharma and captain <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/i-will-want-to-open-in-t20is-shubman-gill-eyes-vacant-slots-by-kohli-rohit-23360727" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Shubman Gill</strong></a></p>

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Jaiswal being an opening batsman will definitely seal the opening slot. But, India`s think tank will have a task to choose his opening partner between Abhishek Sharma and captain Shubman Gill

<p>Earlier, Gill made it very clear that he wants to open for India in the shortest format of the game. Also, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/zim-vs-ind-t20i-series-abhi-its-time-for-thanks-23361906" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Abhishek Sharma</strong></a> after having a poor run in the first T20I delivered a stellar century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe</p>

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Earlier, Gill made it very clear that he wants to open for India in the shortest format of the game. Also, Abhishek Sharma after having a poor run in the first T20I delivered a stellar century in the second T20I against Zimbabwe

<p><a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/photo/in-photos-gt-vs-csk-titans-won-and-how-100577/1" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Sai Sudharsan</strong></a> who was added to the squad only for the first two T20Is might make a way for Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of the third T20I</p>

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Sai Sudharsan who was added to the squad only for the first two T20Is might make a way for Yashasvi Jaiswal ahead of the third T20I

<p>Also, if Jaiswal opens with Abhishek, then there is the possibility of Gill batting at number three and <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/cricket/article/he-took-on-the-spinners-really-well-ruturaj-gaikwad-hails-abhishek-sharma-23361489" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></a> slipping to the fourth spot in the Indian side</p>

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Also, if Jaiswal opens with Abhishek, then there is the possibility of Gill batting at number three and Ruturaj Gaikwad slipping to the fourth spot in the Indian side

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