India Enter the third encounter in Guwahati with a commanding 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After a high-scoring 48-run attack in Nagpur and a Clinical victory by seven wickets in RaipurThe Men in Blue are one win away from capturing the trophy. For michel santner‘S new zealandIt will be a “do or die” battle to be won to keep the series alive before heading to Visakhapatnam.
with t20 world cup 2026 India is using this series starting next month as a final dress rehearsal. emergence of Abhishek Sharma A return to the top as a powerhouse and Ishan Kishan strengthened the already strong batting lineup under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Probable playing XI
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Akshar Patel (vice-captain), Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh.
New Zealand: Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wk), Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner (c), Michael Bracewell, Christian ClarkIsh Sodhi, Kyle Jamieson.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is a traditional batting paradise, characterized by its flat surface and hard, red clay that provides genuine bounce and carry. Although the evening humidity and light grass may allow fast bowlers some swing in the first few overs, the track soon becomes a “belt”, rewarding stroke-play and aggressive intent. Short boundaries and a lightning-fast outfield further tilt the scales in favor of a high-scoring contest. However, the most decisive factor will be the significant evening dew, which makes the ball slippery and difficult for the spinners to catch, often making chasing the preferred tactical option.
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Barsapara Cricket Stadium Stats & Records
- Total T20I matches: 7
- Matches won by batting first: 3
- Matches won by bowling first: 3
- Average score of first innings: 161
- Average score of second innings: 153
- Highest total recorded: 237/3 (20 overs) India vs South Africa
- Lowest total recorded: 118/10 (20 overs) India vs Australia
- Highest score chased: 225/5 (20 overs) Australia vs India
- Defense of Minimum Score: 119/6 (20 overs) England vs India
