The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I is predicted to be a high-powered match where the two teams still fight in the current T20 International series. India and New Zealand are the rivals in the minimal form of games, and whenever these two teams play against each other, the games are full of thrill, onslaught batting, and tactical bowling. The T20I is particularly crucial because it may make a great difference in the course of the series.
India go into the match with optimism, supported by the conditions at home and a powerful squad with a combination of old timers and youth. With their passive nature and strict discipline in cricket, New Zealand will be keen to recover and end the series with a quality performance as an all round.
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📅 Match Date, Time & Venue
The 3rd T20I (IND vs NZ) will be held on 25 January 2026 (Sunday) in the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
- Match Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Toss Time: 6:30 PM IST
The game will be played in lights, and thus dew will play a significant role during the second game.
🏟️ Profession, Conditions & Pitch Barsapara Stadium.
The pitch at Guwahati is usually regarded as being batting-friendly with good bounce and carry. Batsmen who stay at the crease can score at will, and high-velocity bowlers can experience some early movement. Spinners are likely to be instrumental in the middle overs.
- Average first-innings score: 170–190
- Dew has a tendency to support chasing teams.
- Winning captains can favor first bowling.
Team Squad and Player Details of India
The T20I team of India seems a well-balanced and deep team in terms of batting and bowling:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain): A T20 batter who has a 360-degree stroke play and is regarded as one of the best batters in the world.
- Abhishek Sharma: Aggressive opener who is capable of giving fast starts.
- Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper): Blasting left-hand batter.
- Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper): Perfectly competent and steady.
- Shreyas Iyer: Trustworthy middle-order batsman.
- Hardik Pandya: The all-rounder and the game changer.
- Shivam Dube: Medium-paced and power-hitter.
- Rinku Singh: Finisher in crisis situations.
- Axar Patel: All-round spinner whose batting is deep.
- Jasprit Bumrah: Death over strike bowler of India.
- Arshdeep Singh: Left arm swinging and yorker pacer.
- Harshit Rana: Fresh high-speed bowler.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Wrist-spinner in variations.
- Ravi Bishnoi: Charging leg-spinner.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: Mystery-twirler.
Team Squad and Information of the Team Player in New Zealand
New Zealand is dependent on discipline, flexibility, and teamwork:
- Mitchell Santner (Captain): Multi-purpose and tactical head.
- Devon Conway: Regular upper-order batter.
- Rachlin Ravindra: versatile prospect.
- Glenn Phillips: 3rd order explosive bat and a great fielder.
- Daryl Mitchell: Power hitter of speed and turn.
- Mark Chapman: Lefties option
- Michael Bracewell: Multi-purpose batter.
- Tim Robinson: Violent introvert.
- Kyle Jamieson: Tall, bouncing fast bowler.
- Matt Henry: Well-travelled pace bowler.
- Ish Sodhi: A leg-spinner who had the power to take the wickets.
Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Bevon Jacobs, Kristian Clarke: Adding depth by sub players.
⭐ Key Players to Watch
- India: Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah.
- New Zealand: Devon Conway, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner.
Such players can alter the direction of the game in a matter of few overs.
Live TV broadcast and streaming information
- TV Network: Star Sports Network.
- Online Broadcasting: Jio Hotstar (India).
- Free TV (Limited): DD Sports
On the digital platform, fans will have access to live commentary and scores.
❓ FAQs
Q1. When is the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I 2026?
👉 25 January 2026
Q2. In what field is the match going to take place?
👉 Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
Q3. When does the match take place?
👉 7:00 PM IST
Q4. Who is India’s captain?
👉 Suryakumar Yadav
🏏 Conclusion
The IND vs NZ 3 rd T20I 2026 is going to be an exciting cricket match involving star players, stakes, and competition. As the series hangs by a thread, it is likely that fans will witness a thrilling and tightly called game.
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