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.

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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.

MatchIndia vs England Third T20I
VenueNiranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
Timings7:00 PM IST
DateJanuary 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 PLAYEDINDIA WONENGLAND WONTIEDNO RESULT
26151100

IND vs ENG: Probable Playing XI

England Playing 11 For 3rd T20I Vs IndiaIndia Playing 11 For 3rd T20I Vs England
Ben DuckettAbhishek Sharma
Phil Salt (wk)Sanju Samson (wk)
Jos Buttler ©Tilak Varma
Harry BrookSuryakumar Yadav ©
Liam LivingstoneHardik Pandya
Jacob BethellRinku Singh
Jamie OvertonNitish Kumar Reddy
Gus AtkinsonAxar Patel
Jofra ArcherVarun Chakravarty
Adil RashidRavi Bishnoi
Mark WoodArshdeep 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 TimingsPitch ReportWeatherChance of Rain
7:00 PM ISTBatting friendlyClear. High Humidity. Highest Temp – 32 DegreesNone

IND vs ENG: Who will win the match?

Scenario 1: IND wins the toss and bowl first

England Total 1st inningsIndia Total 2nd innings
180-185190

Scenario 2: England win the toss and elect to bowl first

India Total 1st inningsEngland Total 2nd innings
210-220190-195

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.

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