New Zealand vs India 2019: India's Predicted Playing XI for the third ODI

All-rounders: Kedar Jadhav and Hardik Pandya

Kedar Jadhav

Kedar Jadhav's impact at the end of the innings, as well as with the ball in his hand, cannot be undermined. Slightly built, Jadhav has been improving in stature as a batsman at the death. He is particularly useful because of the way he can accelerate, irrespective of the conditions. His unorthodox technique helps him face the best of bowlers without any fear.

For Hardik Pandya, it is time for redemption. The Koffee with Karan saga must have taken a heavy toll on him mentally, but the best thing for him is to make up for the lost time by performing in the middle. If he is a serious candidate in the management's World Cup plans, he will need as much game time as possible.

Vijay Shankar did not get to bat, and wasn't as effective with the ball, which might compel the management to bring back Pandya for the third ODI.