India's predicted XI for third ODI against West Indies

#2 Middle-Order: Virat Kohli (C), Ambati Rayadu, and Rishabh Pant

Virat Kohli seems to be quite inconsistent when it comes to failing

Virat Kohli seems to be on a different planet altogether. Virat is the most inconsistent batsman when it comes to failing to pass the three-figure mark. So much so that, he has become the first choice player in any fantasy team. Unquestionably the best at the moment, Kohli started the series on a usual (centuries have now become a regular affair for Kohli) note as he once again along with Rohit hurried India to yet another successful chase in ODIs.

The Indian skipper carried the same form to the second ODI as he struck yet another century while also becoming the fastest 'human' to surpass the 10,000-run mark in ODIs. Thus, Kohli will look to run on the same lines in the third ODI as well.

Ambati Rayadu, India's prospective No.4 batsman ahead of the 2019 World Cup, is having a great series. Rohit and Kohli's centuries in the first ODI meant Rayadu didn't get much time in the middle. He made the most of it as scored 22* in a chase that was mastered by Rohit and Kohli. Nonetheless, India's middle-order was tested a bit in the second ODI as Rohit and Dhawan fell early.

Although Kohli was a significant part of the rebuilding phase in the second ODI, Rayadu had substantial contributions as he scored 73 off 80 balls which helped Indian to get in a commanding position in the middle overs. Thus, with every match important for World Cup preparations, Rayadu will be fielding his usual spot in the third ODI as well.

Rishabh Pant is having a decent exposure to ODI cricket in this series against the Windies. Although Pant failed to get a chance to bat in the first ODI, he got the desired break in the second ODI where he seemed confident.

Pant was set to announce him on the ODI stage, but a straightener from Samuels caught Pant in front of the stumps for an lbw on a score of 17. Nonetheless, the left-handed batsman will look to scout his opportunity in the third ODI.