🏏India vs England: 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge🏏 - Page 2

Two consecutive all-round performances in Southampton and Edgbaston may have helped India secure the series, but the ongoing series is only a small part in the larger scheme of things - the 2022 T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in three months time in Australia. 

Having experimented for most parts of the season, India have seemingly found the right balance, not just in team selection, but also in the way they've redefined their T20 batting. 

It was evident in the first two games as Rohit Sharma's team was prepared to trade a wicket or two in search of those extra 15-20 runs, which could prove to be the difference in the end. 

But the wins have come against a relatively second string English bowling attack and the jury is still out as to whether they can replicate it against better bowling sides. 

On the other hand, England does have a few worries. While they're without several first-choice players, the batting has come a cropper, especially the top-order, while the bowling lacks penetration. 

Today, at Trent Bridge, arguably the best batting surface in the country, gives them an opportunity to find form and get back to winning ways.

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 Rohit Sharma did speak about the possibilty of testing out the Indian bench-strength in today's encounter, but with barely 15 matches left for the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Indian management could be excused if they decide against plenty of changes. 

On the other hand, England might look at Phil Salt as an opener, with the likelihood of Buttler pushing himself down to 3.

Two consecutive all-round performances in Southampton and Edgbaston may have helped India secure the series, but the ongoing series is only a small part in the larger scheme of things - the 2022 T20 WC, scheduled to be held in three months time in Australia. Having experimented for most parts of the season, India have seemingly found the right balance, not just in team selection, but also in the way they've redefined their T20 batting. It was evident in the first two games as Rohit Sharma's team was prepared to trade a wicket or two in search of those extra 15-20 runs, which could prove to be the difference in the end. But the wins have come against a relatively second string English bowling attack and the jury is still out as to whether they can replicate it against better bowling sides. On the other hand, England does have a few worries. While they're without several first-choice players, the batting has come a cropper, especially the top-order, while the bowling lacks penetration. Today, at Trent Bridge, arguably the best batting surface in the country, gives them an opportunity to find form and get back to winning ways.

Sahil: "Its good that Kohli had a long net, at least he is batting somewhere for long enough durations." And there I was thinking the Salt was in the England team...

Trent Bridge is usually full of runs. England's 2nd and 3rd highest ODI totals were made here, Birmingham made 261/2 in a T20 innings over here a few weeks ago. And last year on this ground, Livingstone scored his maiden T20I hundred against Pakistan, and what a knock that was. Looking forward to another high-scoring clash!"

Shiva: "Despite being the dead rubber, India should play with full strength as a part of world cup preparations. constant chopping and shuffling of the players is the main reason we are losing ICC tournaments. There is no role clarity and time to acclimatize to the roles."

Dimkesh: "Rohit Sharma playing as a more refined Sunil Narine is the move that India never knew it needed. He's probably had half a dozen thirties at a strike rate above 150 since he's turned captain. Not once has he been admonished for not converting them to fifties, simply because of how handy his early explosiveness is to the team."

Mustafa Moudi : "Ponting's record of most consecutive International Wins under threat. Hope Rohit equals his record tonight !!" Indeed. It is 19 in a row across formats, which is quite something.