3 possible big decisions taken by India ahead of third T20i against South Africa : Know about all

The 5-match T20I series is currently on a crucial turn as India lost the 2nd match after winning the first game of the series. In both matches, the batting department of the team failed to perform as a unit. In the second match, some of their key bowlers also misfired. India will try to win the 3rd match (IND vs SA 3rd T20I) , which is today at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala, at any cost.

There are a lot of speculations about India's possible playing XI for today's match. There are multiple sources that are claiming that the team management can try a different playing combination for this important contest. If the claims are to be believed, then the Men in Blue can make multiple changes in the first eleven, and we can see some changes in the batting line-up. 

Shivam Dube's chances of being in the playing eleven for the third match are under doubt, as the pace-bowling all-rounder could do very little in the previous two matches. In place of Dube, the management can bring back Sanju Samson into the lineup to solidify the batting unit. If Sanju comes into the eleven, will Shubman Gill or Abhishek Sharma drop from the combination? The opening pair may remain unchanged as Samson can make his way into the combination as a middle-order batter.

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The Indian team management can take multiple crucial decisions for IND vs SA 3rd T20I 

Officials can take a tough call on Axar Patel as well. As Patel's contribution in both matches was not very impactful, there are chances to see him on the sideline for the IND vs SA 3rd T20I match. If Axar is put on the bench, then Washington Sundar can get a chance to show his talent in the Twenty20 format. 

Possible combination Team India can make for IND vs SA 3rd T20I:

1. Sanju Samson in, Shivam Dube out

2. Washington Sundar in, Axar Patel out

3. Unchanged opening pair 

4. Jitesh Sharma to continue as the wicketkeeper.