IND vs NZ 3rd T20 Prediction: After two dominant performances in Nagpur and Raipur, Team India is just one win away from clinching the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. As the action shifts to the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati this Sunday, the "Men in Blue" look unstoppable, while the Black Caps are fighting to keep the series alive.
Match Details
Match: India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Live Streaming: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
Live Score: CricInnings.in
Guwahati Pitch Report & Weather Update
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report: The Guwahati pitch is historically a batter's paradise. Expect a high-scoring thriller with a true bounce that helps stroke-makers. However, the heavy evening dew will be a massive factor.
The captain winning the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first, as gripping the wet ball in the second innings becomes a nightmare for bowlers. Temperatures are expected to dip to around 13°C by late evening.
Injury Updates & Team News
Team India
Axar Patel: The vice-captain missed the 2nd T20I due to a finger injury. Reports suggest he is recovering well and could return for this crucial clash, likely replacing Kuldeep Yadav or Ravi Bishnoi.
Jasprit Bumrah: After being rested for the 2nd T20I to manage workload, India's pace spearhead is expected to return to the XI, replacing Harshit Rana.
Tilak Varma: Remains ruled out for the first three matches; Shreyas Iyer continues to fill his spot in the squad.
New Zealand
The Kiwis have a relatively fit squad but are struggling with bowling combinations. Matt Henry might come into the side to provide more experience in the powerplay, potentially replacing Kristian Clarke or Zakary Foulkes, who was expensive in the last outing.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20 Playing 11
India Predicted Playing 11 3rd T20I
Sanju Samson (wk)
Abhishek Sharma
Ishan Kishan
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Hardik Pandya
Rinku Singh
Shivam Dube
Axar Patel / Kuldeep Yadav
Jasprit Bumrah
Arshdeep Singh
Varun Chakaravarthy
New Zealand Predicted Playing 11 3rd T20I
Devon Conway
Tim Seifert (wk)
Rachin Ravindra
Glenn Phillips
Daryl Mitchell
Mark Chapman
Mitchell Santner (c)
Matt Henry
Ish Sodhi
Jacob Duffy
Zakary Foulkes / Kyle Jamieson
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
India enters this match with immense momentum. Their top order, led by a resurgent Suryakumar Yadav and a fiery Ishan Kishan, has made mockery of 200+ totals. While New Zealand’s batting has been competitive, their bowling has lacked the teeth to stop the Indian onslaught.
Prediction: India is the heavy favorite to win the 3rd T20I and seal the series 3-0.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20 Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (VC), Devon Conway
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Glenn Phillips
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Kyle Jamieson
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