India and England are gearing up for another thrilling showdown in the third T20I of the ongoing five-match series. After a nail-biting last-over finish in Chennai, fans can expect another intense clash.
The match is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM IST at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. With a 2-0 lead, Team India is just one win away from sealing the series.
However, concerns remain for the hosts regarding the form of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya. Similarly, England is grappling with underwhelming performances from Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, and Harry Brook—key players in their batting lineup.
IND vs ENG: Match Details
Match: India (IND) vs England (ENG), 3rd T20I, 2025 Series
Date: January 28, Tuesday
Time: 7:00 PM IST | 1:30 PM GMT
Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head: India 15 – England 11
IND vs ENG: Rajkot Weather Forecast for 3rd T20I
Clear skies are expected on Tuesday evening in Rajkot during the match. The temperature will hover around 27°C with 29% humidity, ensuring ideal playing conditions.
IND vs ENG: Rajkot Pitch Report for 3rd T20I
The Niranjan Shah Stadium is a haven for batters, boasting an average first-innings T20I score of 189. Recently, the India Women’s team piled up a staggering 435/5 in an ODI against Ireland Women at this venue, highlighting its batting-friendly nature. Fans can expect a thrilling, high-scoring contest on Tuesday.
IND vs ENG: Predicted XIs:
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion 1: IND vs ENG
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
Batters: Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Jorfa Archer, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh, Brydon Carse
Captain First-Choice: Abhishek Sharma || Captain Second-Choice: Liam Livingstone
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Jos Buttler || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Sanju Samson
Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 IND vs ENG Dream11:
Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson
Batters: Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Adil Rashid, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh, Brydon Carse
Captain First-Choice: Hardik Pandya || Captain Second-Choice: Tilak Varma
Vice-Captain First-Choice: Varun Chakravarty || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Liam Livingstone
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Prevail?
The pitch in Rajkot offers a balanced contest for both teams, providing no significant advantage to the hosts. However, England’s batters have struggled against Indian spinners, which could tip the scales in India’s favor. Considering this, we predict India to edge out England in the third T20I.
