India aim to clinch the series as they host New Zealand in the 3rd T20I at the high-scoring Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The hosts have been dominant, winning the first two matches by 48 runs and 7 wickets. New Zealand, despite posting 208 in the last game, need a win to stay alive. With an average first-innings score of 185-190 at this venue, another run-fest is on the cards as India look to continue their supremacy.
India vs New Zealand Win Probability
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IND vs NZ Batting Tips
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Tour of India 2026, 3rd T20I |
| Date | Friday, January 23, 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (LOCAL) |
| Venue | Veer Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Live Streaming (TV) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (Mobile) | JioHotstar |
IND vs NZ Match Prediction & Analysis (Who Will Win?)
India are overwhelming favourites to win the 3rd T20I and seal the series. This prediction is based on their commanding form, superior firepower, and psychological hold over the opposition. India’s batting has been brutal, successfully chasing 209 in just 15.2 overs in the last match. Their bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah and the swinging deliveries of Arshdeep Singh, has consistently found breakthroughs. New Zealand, while showing fight with the bat, have been unable to contain India’s onslaught or defend totals. On a flat Guwahati track that promises another high score, India’s in-form and deep batting lineup is predicted to overpower the Kiwis once again. Prediction: India to win and take an unassailable series lead.
IND vs NZ Head to Head (T20Is)
| Total Match Played | 27 |
| IND Won | 16 |
| NZ Won | 10 |
| Draw/NR/Tie | 01 |
IND vs NZ Teams Preview (Top Players to Watch)
India
India’s T20I machine is operating at peak efficiency. Their batting order is fearsome, with every player from Abhishek Sharma to Rinku Singh capable of match-winning innings. The bowling unit is equally potent, offering swing, pace, and spin. They are a settled unit playing with immense confidence and look unstoppable at home.
IND Probable Playing XI-
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.
Top Player to Watch-
Suryakumar Yadav & . The skipper has a superb record against NZ (316 runs in 9 T20Is) and is coming off a blistering 82 off 37 balls. He is the engine of India’s middle-order dominance.
New Zealand
New Zealand are searching for answers and a settled combination. Their batting has shown flashes, with Daryl Mitchell being a consistent performer, but their bowling has struggled to contain India’s aggression. They need their top order to fire in unison and their bowlers, especially Mitchell Santner, to find control to challenge the hosts.
NZ Probable Playing XI:
Devon Conway (WK), Tim Robinson, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (C), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Kristian Clarke.
Top Player to Watch: Daryl Mitchell & Mitchell Santner
IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report
The pitch at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati is a batting paradise, known for high-scoring matches. The average first-innings score in T20Is here is around 185-190 runs. Bowlers who can vary their pace find some success. Conditions generally improve for batting under lights, making chasing slightly easier.
The weather in Guwahati is expected to be ideal: sunny with temperatures around 26°C, no chance of rain, and light winds, ensuring a full, uninterrupted match.
IND vs NZ Toss Prediction
Given that teams bowling first have won two of the three T20Is at this venue, and considering that conditions for batting get better as the evening progresses, the captain winning the toss is likely to choose to bowl first.
IND vs NZ Dream11 Team
- Wicket-keeper: Sanju Samson, Devon Conway
- Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharmam, Ishan Kishan, Glenn Phillips
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Ish Sodhi
Pro Tip: Dream11 currently offers users from outside India the ability to create teams for free. For this match, prioritize top-order batters from the team likely to chase (India, based on toss prediction and form) and bowlers who operate in the powerplay and death overs. Always finalize your Dream11 team after the official playing XIs are announced, typically 30 minutes before the match starts.
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