Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati to host 3rd T20 match on 25thth January at 7:00 PM IST where India will face New Zealand amid rising excitement.
Get the best IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match information for 3rd T20I. India tour of new zealand 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
India vs New Zealand Match Preview:
The third T20 match between India and New Zealand will be held on 25th.th at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati in January 2026, after India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match series in Raipur. In the second game, thanks to the strong batting of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, India achieved the target of 209 runs with 28 balls remaining. India is now one win away from winning the series.
In the second T20I, New Zealand batted first and scored 208/6 in 20 overs, with Mitchell Santner top-scoring for the visitors, but India responded aggressively. Ishan Kishan scored 76 runs in 32 balls and Suryakumar Yadav remained unbeaten on 82 runs in 37 balls and took India home with ease.
Therefore, India will be looking to maintain their dominance and extend their lead in the series, while New Zealand will aim to fight back strongly and keep their hopes alive. Furthermore, India’s key batsmen and bowlers can impact the match and New Zealand’s experienced players will look to improve their performance under pressure.
As a result, the third T20 match promises to be another exciting encounter as both the teams look to secure a crucial win in this competitive series.
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India vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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India |
16 |
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new zealand |
10 |
India vs New Zealand Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
15°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
161 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
neutral |
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Victory % |
50% |
India vs New Zealand Playing 11 (Expected):
India’s playing 11:
1) Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Suryakumar Yadav ©
5) Hardik Pandya
6) Shivam Dubey
7) Rinku Singh
8) Harshit Rana
9) Arshdeep Singh
10)Kuldeep Yadav
11) Varun Chakraborty
new zealand playing 11: :
1) Devon Conway
2) Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper)
3) Rachin Ravindra
4) Glenn Phillips
5) Mark Chapman
6) Daryl Mitchell
7) Mitchell Santner ©
8) Zachary Faulks
9) Matt Henry
10) Ish Sodhi
11) Jacob Duffy
Hot Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Ishan Kishan – Anchoring India’s top-order as a left-handed batsman, he has been in good touch in this series, scoring 84 runs with active stroke play and strong timing. |
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Abhishek Sharma – As India’s left-handed opening batsman, he has displayed positive scoring intent throughout the series, scoring 84 runs with vigorous stroke play and clean ball striking. |
Raises up:
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Glenn Phillips – Adds dynamic two-skill value to New Zealand as a right-handed batsman and off-spinner, and delivered a productive series with 97 runs through clean striking and an assertive middle-order. |
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Mitchell Santner – Providing New Zealand with all-round balance as a left-handed batsman and left-arm orthodox spinner, he contributed 67 runs and took 1 wicket in the ongoing series, supporting phases of both innings with calm execution and tactical awareness. |
Budget Selection:
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Tim Seifert – Strengthens New Zealand’s top order as a right-handed opening batsman, applying aggressive stroke play and a fast scoring pace to put pressure on the bowlers from the start. |
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Sanju Samson – Enhances India’s top order as a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman, providing clean stroke play, fast scoring options, and composed management behind the stumps when opening the innings. |
IND vs NZ New Zealand India Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Abhishek Sharma and Ishaan Kishan |
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vice captain |
Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner |
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper- Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen – Suryakumar Yadav, Daryl Mitchell, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma ©
- All-rounder – Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips (Vice Captain), Shivam Dubey
- Bowlers- Jacob Duffy, Varun Chakraborty
India vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Tim Seifert, Ishan Kishan ©
- Batsmen- Suryakumar Yadav, Rachin Ravindra, Abhishek Sharma
- All-rounder – Mitchell Santner (Vice Captain), Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips
- Bowlers- Jacob Duffy, Varun Chakraborty
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I India tour of New Zealand 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Shreyas Iyer |
8.0 credit |
dnp |
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Tim Robinson |
7.5 credits |
dnp |
IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I India tour of New Zealand 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Abhishek Sharma |
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gl captaincy option |
Ishan Kishan |
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choice of punt |
Sanju Samson and Tim Seifert |
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dream11 combination |
1-4-4-2 |
India vs New Zealand Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination and home advantage, India are predicted to be the most likely team to win this match.
