India’s Predicted Playing XI For T20 WC 2024 Match vs Ireland: Rohit Sharma-Yashasvi Jaiswal to Open With Virat Kohli at No. 3

New York: After flexing their muscles and getting in the groove in the warm-up game against Bangladesh, Team India would be getting ready for their opening clash of the T20 World Cup 2024 in which they take on Ireland at the Nassau County stadium in New York on Wednesday. So, what would be the XI? Surely, Sanju Samson does not open with Rohit, like they did in the warm-up fixture. So, who opens with presumable Rohit? In all probability, Yashasvi Jaiswal takes up the mantle of the opener. That would provide India the perfect left-right combination.
This means Virat Kohli plays at No. 3, a position he has made his own in world cricket. Without a doubt, Suryakumar Yadav plays at No. 4 and he would be followed by wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant. Then it would be the allrounders. Shivam Dube may miss out, while Hardik Pandya will occupy the No. 6 position and he would be followed by Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. Kuldeep Yadav will play as the sole specialist spinner, while the three pacers would be Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh.
India’s Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
The Indian XI looks formidable on paper, now it would be interesting to see the kind of performances they come up with.
India will take on Ireland in their T20 World Cup opening match in New York on June 5 before the high-octane clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9. You can follow the LIVE updates of all India matches on india.com for all games.