The third match of the five-match T20I series between India and England will be played on January 28 in Rajkot. The Men in Blue, leads the series 2-0 after a two wickets win in the second match in Chennai. England, the former T20 World Cup champions, will try to win this game. Meanwhile, India, the current T20 World Cup holders, will aim to continue their winning streak in T20I series since their big World Cup victory last year.
India vs England 3rd T20I Match Details
Team India (IND) and England (ENG) will face each other in the third T20I of the five-match series on Tuesday, January 28, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. The ‘Men in Blue’ have already won the first two matches, giving them a strong 2-0 lead in the series.
Match | India vs England Third T20I |
Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
Timings | 7:00 PM IST |
Date | January 28 |
IND Vs ENG 3rd T20I Overview
The Indian cricket team secured a thrilling 2-wicket win in the final over at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, just a couple of days ago. With this victory, the ‘Men in Blue’ not only took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series but also added to their impressive record of 26 wins in their last 28 T20I matches since January last year.
The Jos Buttler-led England team secured a 3-1 series win against the West Indies in the Caribbean a couple of months ago. However, their winning streak has been broken after a tough loss to hosts India in Kolkata and Chennai. If England faces another defeat now, it will become very hard for them to avoid losing the five-match series.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head Records
India and England have faced each other in 26 T20 matches so far, with the ‘Men in Blue’ having a slight edge. India has won 15 matches, while England has won 11.
In their last match on January 25, England scored 165 runs in 20 overs, losing 9 wickets. India chased the target in 19.2 overs, with Tilak Varma shining by scoring an impressive 72 runs off 55 balls, including 4 fours and 5 sixes, with a strike rate of 130.91.
MATCHES PLAYED | INDIA WON | ENGLAND WON | TIED | NO RESULT |
26 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI
England Playing 11 For 3rd T20I Vs India | India Playing 11 For 3rd T20I Vs England |
Ben Duckett | Abhishek Sharma |
Phil Salt (wk) | Sanju Samson (wk) |
Jos Buttler © | Tilak Varma |
Harry Brook | Suryakumar Yadav © |
Liam Livingstone | Hardik Pandya |
Jacob Bethell | Rinku Singh |
Jamie Overton | Nitish Kumar Reddy |
Gus Atkinson | Axar Patel |
Jofra Archer | Varun Chakravarty |
Adil Rashid | Ravi Bishnoi |
Mark Wood | Arshdeep Singh |
IND vs ENG Today’s 3rd T20I Match: Players to watch out for
India
Tilak Varma
Tilak Varma has been in amazing form since his T20I debut last year. In the second T20I, he smashed an impressive 72 runs, showcasing his ability to dominate bowlers from the very first over.
Similar to Sanju Samson, the dynamic middle-order batter also played a key role in India’s strong series win in South Africa last November. The talented left-hander has been unstoppable recently, scoring 299 runs in his last five innings.
Sanju Samson
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson is known for scoring quick runs at the top of the order. He played a key role in India’s 3-1 series win over South Africa a couple of months ago, smashing two brilliant centuries to lead the charge.
Hardik Pandya
Senior Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya always makes an impact with both bat and ball. In the series opener, he took two important wickets for India. Pandya also has an impressive T20I strike rate of 141.68, showing his ability to score quickly.
Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh has been in outstanding form since the T20 World Cup last year and recently became India’s most successful T20I bowler. His match-winning spell against England a couple of days ago showcased his skill in taking early wickets with the new ball. Arshdeep’s ability to provide crucial breakthroughs makes him a key player for India.
England
Jos Buttler
England captain Jos Buttler is the most experienced player in these conditions and led from the front in a tough game for his team. At the Eden Gardens, Buttler scored a brilliant 68 runs off 44 balls, while the rest of the team managed only 64 runs combined. His top-order performance stood out despite England’s batting struggles.
Phil Salt
Phil Salt had a rough start in the series, getting out for a duck in the first match and scoring just 4 runs in the first over of the second T20I. However, the 28-year-old wicketkeeper-batter is still England’s best hope for a strong start against India. Known for his aggressive style, Salt boasts an impressive T20I strike rate of 164.58.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone, a talented batting all-rounder, adds value to the team with his ability to bowl both off-spin and leg-spin. His versatility with the ball could prove useful in crucial moments.
Adil Rashid
Adil Rashid, the T20 World Cup 2022 winner, is England’s main leg-spinner in white-ball cricket. He is expected to shine on the spin-friendly surface in Chennai. With 11 wickets in his last eight T20Is, Rashid is likely to play a crucial role for England in this match.
Jofra Archer
England’s fast bowler Jofra Archer showed his skill in the first T20I on January 22 by taking two of the three Indian wickets. To succeed against India on the spin-friendly Rajkot pitch, Archer will need to continue his impressive form with the new ball.
IND vs ENG: Pitch Report and Weather Condition For 3rd T20I
Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
7:00 PM IST | Batting friendly | Clear. High Humidity. Highest Temp – 32 Degrees | None |
IND vs ENG: Who will win the match?
Scenario 1: IND wins the toss and bowl first
England Total 1st innings | India Total 2nd innings |
180-185 | 190 |
Scenario 2: England win the toss and elect to bowl first
India Total 1st innings | England Total 2nd innings |
210-220 | 190-195 |
Predicted Top Performers
India: Tilak Varma, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya
England: Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Brydon Carse
IND vs ENG: Toss Winner Prediction
Both India and England are likely to choose bowling first if they win the toss. You can also watch the today’s match toss winner live to stay updated.
Who will win the match?
While it’s hard to predict the winner in advance, India seems to have the upper hand, and their chances of winning are quite high.