After back-to-back wins, India will look to dominate the series when they face New Zealand in the third T20I on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, with the match set to begin at 7:00 PM IST.
India currently lead the five-match series 2-0 and are aiming to seal the series with another victory. New Zealand, on the other hand, is in a must-win situation to stay alive in the contest.
India’s batting unit has clicked at the right time, led by opener Ishan Kishan and skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who returned to shining form with a fluent half-century in the previous match.
New Zealand face mounting pressure as they search for a response to India’s all-round dominance. While Daryl Mitchell has shown encouraging form, the rest of the batting lineup has struggled for consistency. Visible fielding lapses, including missed chances at crucial moments, have further compounded their problems. Captain Mitchell Santner may be forced to reshuffle his combinations and will need a collective effort if the Black Caps are to halt India’s momentum.
IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Pitch and Conditions
The Guwahati surface is expected to be batting-friendly, offering good bounce and value for shots. With dew likely to play a role in the second innings, captains winning the toss may prefer to bowl first, setting the stage for another high-scoring encounter.
IND vs NZ, 3rd T20I: Match Details
When will the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I be played?
The India vs New Zealand third T20I will be played on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
Where will the IND vs NZ 3rd T20I be played?
The match will take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.
When will the toss for IND vs NZ take place?
The toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
When will the first ball be bowled?
The match will start at 7:00 PM IST.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Live Broadcast Details
Where to watch the live telecast of IND vs NZ in India?
The live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live streaming of IND vs NZ in India?
The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Squads
India squad:
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Rinku Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana.
New Zealand squad:
Mitchell Santner (c), Devon Conway, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tim Robinson, Jimmy Neesham, Ish Sodhi, Zak Foulkes, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, Rachin Ravindra, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy.