India bowls first as Abhishek and Samson return to the lineup
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

India won the toss and elected to bowl in the ongoing cricket match held on September 13, 2026. The team selection features notable changes, as Abhishek and Samson rejoin the playing eleven. Sooryavanshi was excluded from the lineup for this fixture. The bowling attack sees the return of Bumrah and Varun, who will operate alongside Arshdeep. The team management opted for these specialist bowlers to strengthen the side's defensive options. The match remains in progress as the team executes its bowling strategy.
- •India chose to bowl after winning the toss
- •Abhishek and Samson return to the team for this match
- •Sooryavanshi was left out of the playing eleven
- •Bumrah, Varun, and Arshdeep serve as the specialist bowling unit
- 2:14 PMESPNcricinfo — India bowl, leave out Sooryavanshi for Abhishek and Samson
"Bumrah and Varun return to join Arshdeep as specialist bowlers in the bowling attack
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