England and India will face each other in the third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Tuesday, July 7. The Harry Brook-led side currently lead the series 1-0 after their four-wicket win in Manchester and will be aiming to get closer to sealing the series.
Trent Bridge is known for high-scoring T20 matches, which should make it another exciting contest. England will rely on Jacob Bettall and Harry Brook to continue their strong form, while the Shreyas Iyer-led side needs a better bowling performance to level the series.
India vs England 3rd T20 match details
match: England vs India, 3rd T20I
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM local (10:00 PM IST)
venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
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Live broadcast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 3rd T20 match pitch and weather report
Trent Bridge is one of the best batting venues in England in T20 cricket. The average first innings score in T20Is is 166, and a high-scoring contest is expected.
Fast bowlers may get some initial swing from the new ball, but generally become easier to bat as the innings progress. If the conditions remain unchanged then both the teams will prepare themselves to chase the target.
The weather in Nottingham is expected to remain partly cloudy throughout the evening. The temperature will range between 17°C and 19°C, while humidity is likely to remain between 65% and 75%. The forecast suggests that there will be no major disruptions and the full 20-over match is expected to be played.
India vs England 3rd T20I head-to-head record
India has a better record against England in T20 Internationals. Of the 32 matches played between the two teams, they have won 18, while England have won 13. One match ended without a result.
England reduced the gap with a four-wicket win in the second T20 match in Manchester. However, India have won three of the last five completed T20Is against England.
India vs England 3rd T20I Playing XI
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethel, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue.
India: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma, Shivam Dubey, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty.
India vs England 3rd T20 match toss prediction
Teams batting first have had more success at Trent Bridge, winning eight of the 14 T20 matches played here. The pitch generally remains good for batting throughout the match.
Both captains are likely to bat first if they win the toss. Putting runs on the board and putting pressure on the scoreboard has been a successful strategy at Trent Bridge in T20 Internationals.
India vs England 3rd T20I Score Prediction
If England bat first: 200-215
If India bats first: 190-205
Key players to watch in India vs England 3rd T20 match
England
Jacob Bethel:
In Manchester, Jacob Bethel played a match-winning inning of 76 not out. He will again be England’s leading batsman against the Indian spinners in the middle order during the middle overs.
Harry Brooke:
After losing two wickets in the opening over, Harry Brook changed the game by scoring 39 runs in 15 balls. England will expect another aggressive innings from their captain.
Sam Curran:
Sam Curran took three wickets, including that of Abhishek Sharma, for 33 runs in his four overs in the second T20I. His all-round ability makes him a key player once again.
India
Abhishek Sharma:
Abhishek Sharma has scored 102 runs in the series at a strike rate of 212.50. The visiting team will expect another fast start from the opener.
Arshdeep Singh:
Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, including two in the first over, in Manchester and remains India’s leading wicket-taker with the new ball.
Ishan Kishan:
Ishan Kishan scored 49 off 40 but later failed to accelerate the innings in the second T20I. However, he will play an important role in building India’s innings.
India vs England 3rd T20I Best Batsman Prediction
India:
Abhishek Sharma is a strong contender to become India’s highest run-scorer. His aggressive approach and current form makes him a strong option on a batting-friendly pitch.
England:
Jacob Bethell is the leading candidate to top score for England. His unbeaten inning of 76 runs in the last match shows his confidence and ability to play under pressure.
India vs England 3rd T20I Best Bowler Prediction
India:
Arshdeep Singh is the best choice to lead India’s bowling. He can swing the new ball and remains India’s biggest wicket-taking threat.
England:
Joffra Archer is expected to be England’s best bowler. His pace and bounce can trouble India’s top order, especially in the powerplay.
Probability of winning India vs England 3rd T20 match
England: 55%
India: 45%
India vs England 3rd T20 Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
England will start as slight favorites after their impressive win in Manchester. Their batting is in excellent form, while the bowling attack has also performed well at crucial junctures. Home conditions have given England another advantage ahead of the third T20I.
However, India have enough batting power to make a comeback. He will have to improve his bowling after costly mistakes in Manchester. If they fail to stop England’s middle order, the hosts can take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
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