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Can Jaiswal Seize Final Chance in Chennai ODI?
20 Jun
Summary
- Yashasvi Jaiswal fights for his ODI spot in the final match.
- Changes expected in India's XI, including Nitish Reddy's return.
- Afghanistan aims to improve batting consistency in Chennai.
India has already clinched the ODI series against Afghanistan, making the final match in Chennai a technically dead rubber. However, the game holds significant importance for young batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is striving to secure his position in India's ODI setup.
Jaiswal's recent return to the 50-over format saw him score only four runs, highlighting the pressure to perform amidst fierce competition. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate acknowledged the difficulty for players on the fringes to find opportunities due to India's batting depth.
India plans to introduce changes to their playing XI, with all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy expected to return. Pacer Arshdeep Singh may be rested for workload management, and other players could also be rotated.
Afghanistan, having lost the series, seeks to address their batting collapses. Fielding coach John Mooney emphasized the need for more disciplined batting and to avoid losing wickets in clusters.
The Chennai pitch typically favors batters but can slow down, bringing spinners into play. There is also a possibility of rain interruptions during the match.
