IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Match Prediction- Who will Win Today’s Match and Toss? Pitch Report, Playing 11

India vs England 3rd T20I Match Winner prediction: India will face off against England in the third match of the T20I series. This match will be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on 28th January at 7:00 PM IST.  

India  

India is currently leading the series, with 2-0. Since the start of the league, the team looks motivated and eager to bring the trophy home.

India played their last match against England, securing a thrilling victory by 2 wickets. Tilak Verma emerged as the savior for the team, scoring an impressive 72 runs off 55 balls at a strike rate of 130.91. He remained unbeaten, showcasing his expertise with the bat. On the other hand, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy also contributed significantly to the victory. Washington Sundar scored 26 runs off 19 balls and took 1 wicket, while Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy each claimed 2 wickets.

With their last two victories, India aim to win today’s third T20I match. This match will be crucial for Team India, if they win, they can set a back-to-back winning record. 

England 

England is currently struggling to secure a victory. Since the start of the league, the team has not won a single match. However, based on their performance in the last match, England seems poised for a comeback. They played exceptionally well but ultimately lost by 2 wickets.

Jos Buttler has given his best in both matches but has lacked support from his teammates, often being left to shoulder the responsibility alone. In the last two matches, he scored 45 runs off 30 balls and 68 runs off 44 balls, showcasing his consistency. Brydon Carse also delivered an impressive all-round performance in the last match, scoring 31 runs off 17 balls and taking 3 crucial wickets. However, despite his efforts, luck was not on his side, and the team ultimately lost the match.

So this match will be worth watching. England seems to make a comeback and secure a win while India looks motivated and determined to win the rest of all matches.

India vs England 3rd T20I Match Details 2025 

Niranjan Shah Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report

At Niranjan Shah Stadium, the pitch is suited for batters. The flat and hard surface support batters to set a high score. Both Pacers and Spinners will get their chance to emerge wickets but as the game progresses, Spinners will get more momentum and grip. Here a total of 5 T20 matches were played in which the team that bat first won 3 times. So that’s why the team that won the toss will prefer to bat first.  

Niranjan Shah Stadium T20 Records

India vs England Head-to-Head Record

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Key Players to Watch Out in India vs England Match 3rd

Top Batters:

Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek Sharma is a left-handed batsman and a part-time bowler. He has played a total of 129 T20 Matches and scored runs with an average of 30.41.  

• Abhishek Sharma’s top score in T20I 2025 – 79 off 34 balls.
• Against England, Abhishek Sharma scored 12 off 6 balls and took one crucial wicket. 

As we know this pitch supports batters and Abhishek is known for his hard hitting, so he will be a good choice for fantasy teams.

SuryaKumar Yadav: Since the start of the league, SuryaKumar Yadav has not performed well, in the last two matches he scored runs with an average of 7. But as we know Surya is an experienced player and could be a good choice for a fantasy team. He has played a total of 306 T20 Matches and scored runs with an average of 34.14.

As we know Niranjan Shah Stadium suited for batters, and here Surya (IND) played an unbeatable inning, scored 112 runs off 51 balls against Sri Lanka (2023).

So today’s match will be a game changer for Surya, he can score high runs in this match. 

And also don’t forget to keep your eyes on Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya.  

Jos Buttler: Jos Buttler is a right-handed batsman and playing as captain for team England. He is a consistent player and seems to be in form since the start of the league. He has played a total of 431 T20 Matches and scored runs with an average of 35.11.

• Jos Buttler’s top scores in T20I 2025 – 68 off 44 balls, and  45 off 30

Phil Salt: Phil Salt is a right handed batsman and a wicket-keeper for team England. Since the start of the league, Phil Salt didn’t perform as expected. But he is a good player and could be a key player for today’s match.

• Phil Salt has played a total of 273 T20 Matches and scored runs with an average of 27.14.  

INDIA vs England Batters Stats in T20

Top Bowlers:

Varun Chakravarthy: Varun Chakravarthy is a spinner bowler, known for his leg break googly style. He has played a total of 103 T20 Matches and took 129 wickets.

• Varun Chakravarthy took wickets against England – 2 (Last Match), 3 (First Match)
• As we know this pitch supports spinners, so Varun Chakravarthy will be a good choice. 
• And also don’t forget to keep your eyes on Ravi Bishnoi. 

Brydon Carse: Brydon Carse is an all-rounder known for his fast bowling. He has played a total of 79 T20 matches and took 47 wickets.  

• Brydon Carse took wickets against India – 3
• Brydon Carse scored runs against India –   31 off 17
• Also keep your eyes on Jofra Archer. 

INDIA vs England Bowlers Stats in T20 

INDIA vs England 3rd T20I Match Prediction Scenarios

Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bat First to Win The Match

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Disclaimer: All Predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.