India's final group match in the T20 World Cup against Canada on Saturday will be a crucial test for star batsman Virat Kohli, who has struggled for form in the tournament so far. Despite India's three consecutive victories, Kohli's poor performance has raised concerns.
Kohli entered the T20 World Cup after a stellar Indian Premier League season, where he amassed over 700 runs for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, in three matches, he has managed only five runs, including a "Golden Duck" against the USA.
The match against Canada provides an opportunity for Kohli to regain his form, but it is also a meaningless game for India, who have already qualified for the Super Eight stage. The team's focus will be on preparing for the more challenging matches ahead.
Despite Kohli's struggles, India's batting has been strong, with Suryakumar Yadav and Rishabh Pant stepping up. Pant has scored crucial runs in the victories over Pakistan and Ireland, while Suryakumar overcame a slow start to make a vital fifty against the USA.
India's bowling has also been impressive, with Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah leading the attack. Pandya and Arshdeep have been particularly impressive, silencing their critics after poor IPL seasons.
While India is expected to defeat Canada, the match could provide an opportunity for the team to experiment with their lineup. They may consider inserting Yashasvi Jaiswal as an opener and moving Kohli down to No. 3. They may also give Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav a chance to bowl.
Canada, despite being a tournament newcomer, has shown some tenacity. Players like Aaron Johnson can surprise on their day. However, the Canadians will need to rely on the anticipated rain to stop India's momentum.
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