Best predicted India XI for T20I series against England

5) Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant has been in top form with the bat of late. He scored a terrific 97 in the SCG Test match against Australia where his knock helped India settle for a draw. In the Test series decider at Australia’s fortress (Gabba) in Brisbane, Pant scored an unbeaten 89*.

His match-winning knock helped India secure an emphatic 2-1 series win over Australia. While all other Indian players played calmly in the longest format, Pant showcased his mettle by bringing his T20 game to good effect.

The young cricketer continued his good touch with the bat by scoring 91 and 58* in the first and second Test against England. The wicketkeeper-batsman has played 28 T20Is for India wherein he scored 410 runs including 2 fifties.