India and New Zealand face each other today in the 3rd and final T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. India have already sealed the series by winning the first two matches and now aim for a clean sweep (3-0). For New Zealand, this match is about saving pride and finishing the tour on a positive note.
With a batting-friendly pitch, dew in the second innings, and some key injury updates, fans can expect an entertaining high-scoring contest.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20i Match Details
| Match | IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I |
|---|---|
| Date | 25 January 2026 |
| Venue | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati |
| Toss Time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Match Start | 7:00 PM IST |
| Live TV | Star Sports Network |
| Free Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar (selected free access) |
IND vs NZ 3rd T20i Head-to-Head Record (T20Is)
India and New Zealand have shared a close rivalry in T20 cricket.
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 26 |
| India Wins | 12 |
| New Zealand Wins | 11 |
| No Result / Tie | 3 |
| Matches in India | India 8 – NZ 4 |
| Last 5 T20Is | India 4 – NZ 1 |
At Guwahati:
India’s last T20I here was a dominant win, defending a huge total and bowling the opposition out cheaply.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20i Pitch Report – Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The Guwahati pitch is known for good bounce and fast outfield, making it ideal for stroke-play.
- Batting-friendly surface with even bounce
- Short square boundaries (60–65 m) help big hitters
- Average 1st innings score: 160–165
- Dew plays a big role in night matches
- Chasing teams usually have an advantage
Toss Prediction:
Teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first due to dew.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20i Probable Playing XI
India (Probable XI)
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan
- Suryakumar Yadav (C)
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Rinku Singh
- Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
New Zealand (Probable XI)
- Tim Seifert
- Devon Conway (WK)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Glenn Phillips
- Mark Chapman
- Daryl Mitchell
- Mitchell Santner (C)
- Jack Foulkes
- Matt Henry
- Ish Sodhi
- Jacob Duffy
Injury Update
- India: Axar Patel has been ruled out of the remaining matches due to a finger injury. Jasprit Bumrah has been rested as part of workload management.
- New Zealand: No fresh injury concerns. Senior pacers like Trent Boult and Lockie Ferguson are not part of this series.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20i Match Prediction
- Conditions: Batting-friendly pitch + dew
- Form: India in strong momentum after back-to-back wins
- Favourite: India
Likely Result:
India are expected to complete a 3-0 clean sweep, but New Zealand could challenge if they bat first and post a big total.
Players to Watch:
- India: Suryakumar Yadav, Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh
- New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner
Where to Watch IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Live for Free
- TV: Star Sports channels
- Online (Free options): Jio Hotstar app & website (free access available on select feeds)
