IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Prithvi Shaw to Warm the Bench- Confirmed

Prithvi Shaw to Warm the Bench- Confirmed

Prithvi Shaw was finally selected in the Indian squad for the T20 series against New Zealand after being ignored for quite a long time now by the BCCI Selectors. However, the young Indian opener is yet to get an opportunity to open the inning for India in the series against New Zealand. It is confirmed that Prithvi Shaw is not going to feature in the playing XI of India in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand.

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Prithvi Shaw to Warm the Bench- Confirmed

Before the series began, Hardik Pandya said in the press conference that he would persist with Shubman Gill at the top as he is doing fine at the moment. Gill has recently scored a double hundred for India in the ODI series against New Zealand. He was awarded player of the series for scoring 360 runs in the three-match ODI series.

However, Shubman Gill has failed to replicate his form in the T20Is so far, and this made people question the decision of Hardik Pandya to back Gill over Shaw in the T20I series against New Zealand.

In the 2nd T20I, the entire Indian batting line-up failed due to the pitch that did not let anyone play freely. This has given Shubman Gill another chance to prove his worth as a T20I batter as Hardik Pandya is blaming the pitch for the poor outing of India in the last two matches in the T20Is against New Zealand.

Hence, Prithvi Shaw won’t fit in the playing XI in the 3rd T20I as Ishan Kishan cannot be replaced due to him being the only wicketkeeper batter for India in the series.

IPL 2024

Related articles

IPL 2025, RCB vs RR- Bengaluru Pitch Report and Weather Forecast Today Match

The 42nd match of IPL 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in...

IPL 2025 Orange and Purple Cap List- SKY Reaches Number 3

Under the leadership of Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians registered their fourth consecutive win by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets. The star performer with...

BCCI Central Contract 2025: 34 Players Including Shreyas Iyer Get Lucky, Awarded Central Contracts – What Happened to Ishan Kishan?

BCCI Central Contract 2025 Announced: Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan Return to the List of 34 Players The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)...

KKR vs GT, IPL 2025- Eden Gardens Pitch Report Today Match

The 39th match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will be played at Eden Gardens. KKR comes into...

Suryakumar Makes a Strong Entry in IPL 2025 Orange Cap Race; Who is Owning the Purple Cap?

There have been consistent changes in the Orange Cap race in IPL 2025. Even after the double header on Sunday (April 20), there was...

RR vs LSG, IPL 2025- Sawai Mansingh Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The 36th match of IPL 2025 between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be played today, Saturday, 19th April, at the...

RCB vs PBKS Playing 11: Punjab Likely to Make Major Changes Despite Win, Set to Clash with RCB in Bengaluru

In the 34th match of the Indian Premier League 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against Punjab Kings today at the M. Chinnaswamy...

RCB vs PBKS, IPL 2025- Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report Today Match

The IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be held on Friday at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in...