IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Match Preview:

India is all set to take on New Zealand for the third game of the five-match T20I series at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India has taken a 2-0 lead in the series by winning two consecutive matches. India won the second T20I by 7 wickets, with excellent fireworks from Surya Kumar Yadav, supported by Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube. Now, they are keen to carry their winning momentum forward to seal the series.

On the other hand, New Zealand posted a competitive total of 208 runs on the board; however, their bowlers failed to defend it. Now, they face a must-win scenario to keep themselves alive in this series.

IND & NZ Recent Performance:

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: New Zealand Tour of India 
• Match: IND vs NZ 3rd T20I
• Date: 25 Jan. 2026
• Match Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, India
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: DD Sports Network, JioHotstar.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Stats:

(Last 10 Matches)

IND vs NZ Pitch & Weather Report:

The weather is expected to be partly cloudy with a low possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to reach around 22.2°C. Based on previous stats, the average score at this venue ranges between 142 and 144 runs. The pitch offers little assistance to pacers.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Stats: 

Barsapara Cricket Stadium offers a batting-friendly, high-scoring surface. Spinners have taken roughly one-third of the wickets. Winning the toss and opting to bowl first will be a wise decision on this surface, as due is expected in the 2nd inning.

IND vs NZ Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav

New Zealand (NZ) Probable 11:

Tim Seifert (WK), Devon Conway (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy

Top Picks from India

Top Picks from New Zealand

Cricket Winner Player’s Insight:

• Abhisek Sharma (IND) is currently at the peak of his powers. He established himself as one of the most dangerous batters in the world. 
• Surya Kumar Yadav (IND), the Indian skipper, finally got his form. He played an unbeaten inning of 82 runs off just 37 deliveries.
• Glenn Phillips (NZ) is currently the leading run scorer for the NZ side. He smashed 97 runs so far with a strike rate of 183.02.
• Mitchell Santner (NZ) has been proving lethal with the bat and ball. He played an unbeaten inning of 47 runs, including 6 fours and 1 six in the last outing.

IND vs NZ Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

IND vs NZ Fantasy Team Suggestion:  

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Expert Advice 

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Probable Winners:

IND is expected to win this match. They have the advantage of playing on their home ground. Additionally, Abhisek Sharma and Surya Kumar Yadav are in superb form, which is another good sign for them.

IND vs NZ 3rd T20I FAQ

Who is likely to win the IND vs NZ match today?

India (IND) is expected to win this match.

Who is ahead in head-to-head stats?    

India

Who are the top fantasy picks for the IND vs NZ Dream11 team?

Abhisek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Mark Chapman and V Chakarvarthy

What is the pitch report for this match?

The surface is balanced, and we can expect an average score range between 140 and 160 runs.