India captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and made a startling decision to bowl first against New Zealand in the third T20I at Guwahati on Sunday. The move came as part of India’s strategy to seal the five-match series with a 3-0 lead, having already won the first two games.

In a surprise shake-up, in-form mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and pacer Arshdeep Singh were rested, making way for pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and young spinner Ravi Bishnoi. The changes raised eyebrows among fans and analysts alike, given the duo’s strong performances in the earlier matches.

India’s bowling lineup will rely heavily on Bumrah’s pace and Bishnoi’s spin variations to contain a confident New Zealand batting order led by skipper Mitchell Santner. The hosts aim to maintain pressure from the start and secure an unassailable series lead.

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New Zealand, on the other hand, will look to bounce back after consecutive defeats. Their key bowlers and middle-order batsmen will have to perform collectively to challenge India on their home turf. Santner is expected to play a crucial role in both bowling and stabilizing the innings.

The game promises high drama as India attempt a series whitewash while New Zealand fights to avoid a 3-0 sweep. Fans are eagerly following live updates to see if India’s bold selection gamble pays off in Guwahati.

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