Team India’s pride is at stake when they play Bangladesh in the third and final ODI of their three-match series at Chattogram on Saturday (December 10). Three players have the potential to score the most runs in the match.
After winning the first two games, the hosts have already won the series, leaving the visitors devastated even though they had their moments in both games.
Both teams will be aware of the significance of this ODI due to the momentum it can provide to the winning team in the crucial two-match Test series that follows. Both teams’ bowling has been very good, but their batting has been disappointing.
However, both teams have some talented batters who would like to score a big run and end the series on a high note for their team. In light of this, let’s take a look at three individuals who have the potential to score the most runs in the third ODI match at Chattogram:
#3 Mehidy Hasan (BAN)
Mehidy Hasan has been absolutely sensational with the bat for Bangladesh, making him one of the front-runners for the Player of the Series award. His heroic 38* earned the hosts an unlikely victory in the first match, while his first ODI hundred helped them reach a respectable total in the second.
Mehidy has only been dismissed once in this series by Indian bowlers. Despite having batted at No. 8. It’s possible that he will be moved up in the batting order. The Men in Blue need to get rid of the all-rounder soon if they want to avoid another Mehidy masterclass because lower-order runs have been hurting them.
#2 Shreyas Iyer (IND)
Shreyas Iyer has demonstrated once more why he is almost essential in the middle order of the ODI format. He has been India’s most consistent batsman in ODIs this year. In the second one-day international, when the visitors appeared to be out, he played a crucial knock of 82.
Iyer probably won’t be happy with himself because he missed out on a chance to score a match-winning hundred. He ought to be motivated to score another significant goal and ensure that he leads his team to victory.
#1 Virat Kohli (IND)
Virat Kohli has only scored 9 (15) and 5 in the series thus far. However, given Rohit Sharma’s absence, he may need to put in a strong performance in the third ODI.
The previous chief looked altogether too hurried with how he was excused in the two games. He would want to think back on that and try to play the way he normally does.
Team India would like Kohli to settle at the crease and play a big knock to salvage a consolation victory, and the ODI format suits his style of play.