India vs England, 3rd T20I: Match Preview and Predictions
The third T20I of the series between India (IND) and England (ENG) is set to take place at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 28. India currently leads the five-match series 2-0. The hosts secured a dominant seven-wicket victory in the first game, finishing with 43 balls to spare. The second match, played in Chennai, was a nail-biter, with India edging out England by two wickets, thanks to a stellar performance by Tilak Varma.
Match Details
Fixture: India vs England, 3rd T20I, England tour of India 2025
Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Date & Time: Tuesday, January 28, 7 PM (IST)
Pitch Report: Niranjan Shah Stadium
In recent games at the Rajkot venue, teams batting second have found success, winning eight of the 14 T20Is held since early 2024. Dew often becomes a factor in the latter stages of the match, making chasing a preferred strategy for captains who win the toss.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 26
- Wins by India: 15
- Wins by England: 11
- No Result: 0
- First Fixture: September 19, 2007
- Most Recent Fixture: January 25, 2025
Predicted Playing XIs
India:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Tilak Varma
- Suryakumar Yadav (c)
- Hardik Pandya
- Ramandeep Singh
- Washington Sundar
- Axar Patel
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
England:
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Ben Duckett
- Jos Buttler (c)
- Harry Brook
- Liam Livingstone
- Jamie Smith
- Jamie Overton
- Brydon Carse
- Jofra Archer
- Adil Rashid
- Mark Wood
Key Performers to Watch
Best Batter Prediction:
India’s captain, Suryakumar Yadav, has struggled for form in recent matches. This game provides a crucial opportunity for him to step up and make a significant impact with the bat.
Best Bowler Prediction:
England’s leg-spinner impressed in the last match with his ability to restrict runs and apply pressure. He is likely to play a key role once again in the bowling attack.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1:
- India wins the toss and bowls first.
- Powerplay Score: 35-45 (England)
- England Total: 150-170
- Result: India wins the match.
Scenario 2:
- England wins the toss and bowls first.
- Powerplay Score: 45-55 (India)
- India Total: 165-185
- Result: England wins the match.
The third T20I promises to be another exciting clash as England aims to stay alive in the series, while India looks to seal the series victory with a commanding performance.
