After clinching a Super 8 berth with a dominant victory over Pakistan, Team India is set to face the Netherlands in their final group-stage clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium today, February 18. With qualification secured, the management is likely to experiment with the playing XI to optimize bench strength.
Bench Rotation: Reports suggest that all-rounder Hardik Pandya and spinner Kuldeep Yadav may be rested. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj are expected to bolster the pace attack alongside Jasprit Bumrah.
Focus on Abhishek Sharma: Following a lean run, young opener Abhishek Sharma spent extensive time in the nets. The team is banking on him to find his rhythm before the high-stakes Super 8s.
Middle-Order Prep: Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh were seen undergoing specialized drills to counter spin, ensuring the middle order remains versatile.
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue aim to maintain their unbeaten streak and enter the next round with maximum momentum.