Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer OUT; Rishabh Pant IN: India's Predicted Playing XI For 3rd ODI Against England

Rohit Sharma, who smashed a fantastic century in the second ODI in Cuttack, is set to continue leading India in the third ODI. Rohit would look to repeat his heroics as opener before the Champions Trophy. 

India vice-captain Shubman Gill, who did well in the first two matches against England, is likely to be rested for the third ODI. The team management will look to give much-needed game time to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is India's third opener for the 2025 Champions Trophy. Yashasvi made his ODI debut for India against England on February 6, in Nagpur. However, he didn't find a place in India's playing XI in the second ODI.

As usual, Virat Kohli will bat at No. 3 for India. Kohli, who couldn't score big in the second ODI will look to get some crucial runs under his belt before the Champions Trophy. 

KL Rahul, who has batted lower down the order at No. 6 in the ongoing series so far, could bat at No. 4 for India in the third ODI to get some game time with the bat. Rahul is likely to replace Shreyas Iyer, who did well in the first two matches and is likely to be rested for the third ODI. Rahul's runs before the Champions Trophy would give India a massive boost.  

Rishabh Pant, who wasn't picked in the Indian playing XI in the first two matches, might be given a chance to showcase his skills both behind the stumps and with the bat. It's important for Pant to have game time as he is also part of the India squad for the 2025 Champions Trophy.   

Hardik Pandya, who will give that balance to India with his all-round skill, is all set to continue in his role. However, he would like to have some game time with the bat, having not scored much in the first two matches of the series.

Washington Sundar is likely to play the third ODI after missing the first two matches. He might replace Ravindra Jadeja, who is likely to be rested for this game.  

Mohammed Shami who played the first two matches could be rested to manage workload. It will allow Arshdeep Singh to play and get the game time before the 2025 Champions Trophy. 

Harshit Rana is set to play in the third ODI match as well. The Indian management is preparing Harshit as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah, who looks doubtful for the 2025 Champions Trophy as of now.  

Kuldeep Yadav, who played the first ODI but missed the second match, is likely to play the third match. He might replace Axar Patel, who is likely to be rested for the third ODI in Ahmedabad. 

Varun Chakravarthy, who made his ODI debut in the second match, is all set to play in the third match as well.