IND vs NED: Hardik Pandya to miss India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 Match? Here’s the update

Indian Cricket Team have started their campaign on a brilliant note. They thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 5 wickets in a thrilling game, that went down the wire and had almost everyone on their feet. It’s fair to say that win against the Babar Azam-led side must have given confidence and they are now clear favourites to qualify for the semi-finals.

Hardik Pandya likely to rested for the game against Netherlands

After a cruising win against Pakistan, India is now all set to lock horns against Netherlands on Thursday (27th October) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). It’s fair to say that they are clear favourites to win the game because of the experience and firepower in the side.

However, it’ll also be an opportunity for them to give some time to other players ahead of the important clashes in the tournament. With next match slated to take place in two days, it is learned as per the reports in PTI that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be rested for the next game.

The all-rounder suffered cramps during the game against Pakistan and missed the net session ahead of the clash against Netherlands. The team management is likely to rest him so to avoid any further injuries.

Hardik played a crucial role with both bat and ball in the game against Pakistan. While he took 3 crucial wickets with the ball, he scored crucial 40 runs with the bat that provided much desired support to Virat Kohli and sealed the game for India.

Probable Playing XI for Indian Cricket Team against Netherlands

If the reports related to Hardik Pandya emerges to be true, then India are likely play Deepak Hooda in the playing XI. While they would be tempted to play Rishabh Pant but Hooda’s ability to bowl will give him nod ahead.

Here’s Indian playing XI for the game against Netherlands

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh