India vs England 2016-17: Predicted India playing XI for 3rd ODI

Spinners

The duo are yet to bowl at their best in the series but have still been effective

After a poor showing in the first ODI, where Ravichandran Ashwin looked out of sorts, the leading wicket-taker in international cricket in 2016, came back with a bang as he picked up three wickets in the second ODI and justified his place in the side.

Ravindra Jadeja, on the other hand, has shown that despite not playing in the format has no impact on his ability to be effective. In both ODIs, he has been economical and while scores of 350 have been racked up by both sides in both ODIs, Jadeja has gone at under 5 rpo in the series.

Having not played an ODI for almost a year, both Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are yet to find their best in the series so far. But there can be little doubt that they have established themselves and despite a bad game or two, deserve the captain’s trust for all they have done, which is why both will retain their place in the third ODI.