India vs England 5th T20: Final Showdown at Wankhede Stadium

India vs England 5th T20: Final Showdown at Wankhede Stadium

India vs England 5th T20: Final Showdown at Wankhede Stadium

The fifth and final match of the India vs England T20 series is set to take place today, February 2, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, Team India has already secured victory. However, while the Indian team will look to wrap up the series with a 4-1 win, England will aim to salvage some pride by winning the last game.

Possible Changes in India’s Playing XI

Throughout the series, India has experimented with its playing XI, making several changes. Given that the series is already won, the team management might opt to rest key players for this final encounter. One such player in question is Mohammed Shami, who made his return in the third T20 in Rajkot but failed to claim a wicket. Additionally, both Sanju Samson and captain Suryakumar Yadav have struggled to deliver impactful innings, while Abhishek Sharma has consistently failed to convert promising starts into big scores.

Key Players Likely to Be Rested

With the upcoming three-match ODI series against England and the prestigious Champions Trophy on the horizon, workload management will be a crucial factor. As a result, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh, both of whom are integral to the ODI and Champions Trophy squads, might be given a break. Meanwhile, Varun Chakraborty has been in stellar form, claiming 12 wickets in four matches, making his inclusion in the playing XI almost certain. Additionally, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel are expected to retain their places. Another player to watch out for is Harshit Rana, who stepped in as a replacement for Shivam Dubey in the last game and impressed with three wickets.

India’s Probable Playing XI for the 5th T20

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shivam Dubey, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Shami, and Varun Chakraborty.

As the series finale unfolds, all eyes will be on the Indian squad to see if they can conclude the series on a high note, while England will be eager to end on a winning note.

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