Fri Nov 01 09:20:15 UTC 2024: ## India set to make changes for Mumbai Test against New Zealand
**Mumbai, India:** Team India faces a crucial third Test match against New Zealand in Mumbai, aiming to salvage some pride after losing the first two matches of the series.
With the series already lost, India is expected to make significant changes to their playing XI for the final match at the Wankhede Stadium.
Reports suggest that both wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant and key fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be rested. In their absence, the team could see the debut of young fast bowler Harshal Rana, while wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel could get his chance.
The Indian team is likely to open the batting with Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While this pair failed to forge significant partnerships in the previous tests, they will be expected to deliver in Mumbai. Shubman Gill, who has also struggled for consistency, is likely to bat at number three, followed by Virat Kohli at four and Sarfaraz Khan at five.
Dhuruv Jurel is expected to fill the number six spot. The all-rounder trio of Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin will likely take the middle order positions. The pace attack will be led by Mohammed Siraj and Akashdeep, with the possibility of Harshal Rana also making his debut.
Here is a possible playing eleven for India:
**Rohit Sharma (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Mohammed Siraj, Akashdeep/Harshal Rana**
The match will be played on November 1st and will be crucial for India to regain their confidence after their disappointing performance in the series.
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