India won the toss and opted to bat against Zimbabwe in the 3rd ODI of the 3-match series at Harare Sports Club on Monday. Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan replace Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna in India’s playing 11. 

“We’ll bat first. Just want to challenge ourselves. I’ve been short of playing time so I’m eager to get some runs and spend time in the middle. Siraj has been very good for the last couple of seasons, he’s done well for his franchise and he’s brought that form into the ODI game as well. He’s very good when there’s a bit of moment in the surface. Couple of changes – Siraj and Prasidh miss out, Deepak Chahar and Avesh Khan come in,” India skipper KL Rahul said after winning the toss. 

Also Read: India vs Zimbabwe, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch, live streaming details?

Zimbabwe have made two changes. Richard Ngarava comes in for Tanaka Chivanga while Tony Munyonga is in for Wessly Madhevere.

“With the ball we need to try and take early wickets today, and then try to deliver with the bat. A couple of changes for us. Happy to be doing something different today (bowling first),” skipper Regis Chakabva said. 

Also Read: Watch: Sanju Samson responds to fans’ chants with a huge six

India has a 2-0 insurmountable lead in the three-match one-day international cricket series after winning the opener by 10 wickets and the second game by five wickets. 

Also Read: Deepak Chahar reveals he waited a long time to return to the Indian team

Teams:

Zimbabwe (Playing XI): Takudzwanashe Kaitano, Innocent Kaia, Tony Munyonga, Regis Chakabva(w/c), Sikandar Raza, Sean Williams, Ryan Burl, Luke Jongwe, Brad Evans, Victor Nyauchi, Richard Ngarava

India (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul(c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson(w), Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan