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England will take on India in the third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Tuesday, July 7. England lead the series 1-0 after winning the second T20I and will look to strengthen their advantage. India, meanwhile, need a win to level the series and keep the contest alive.
England will enter the match with plenty of confidence after chasing down 191 in Manchester. Jacob Bethell starred with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, while Harry Brook and Tom Banton made valuable contributions to complete the chase with one over to spare.
India will be disappointed after letting a winning position slip in the second T20I. Despite posting 190/7, the visitors failed to defend the target as their bowlers struggled in the death overs. Ravi Bishnoi's expensive 17th over proved to be a major turning point in the match.
India vs England 3rd T20I Match Details
Match: England vs India, 3rd T20I
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 7
Time: 5:30 PM LOCAL (10:00 PM IST)
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 3rd T20I Team News
Jacob Bethell starred with an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls, while Harry Brook smashed 39 off 15. Sam Curran impressed with figures of 3/33, and Jofra Archer troubled the Indian batters with his pace. England are unlikely to make many changes after a strong all-round performance.
Abhishek Sharma scored a quick 43 off 24 balls, while Ishan Kishan top-scored with 49. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 14 off 10 balls after becoming India's youngest men's international cricketer. The team management must now decide whether to keep the 15-year-old in the XI or bring back Sanju Samson.
India vs England 3rd T20I Predicted Playing XI
England: Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
India vs England 3rd T20I Pitch Report
Trent Bridge is one of England's best batting venues in T20 cricket. The average first-innings score in T20Is is 166, but recent matches have produced totals of 175, 215, and 232. Another high-scoring contest is expected in Nottingham.
The short boundaries allow batters to score freely. Fast bowlers could get some early swing with the new ball, but batting usually becomes easier as the match progresses. Chasing teams have also enjoyed success at this venue.
India vs England 3rd T20I Weather Report
The weather in Nottingham is expected to remain partly cloudy on Tuesday evening. Temperatures will range between 17°C and 19°C, while humidity is likely to stay between 65% and 75%, creating comfortable playing conditions.
Light south-westerly winds are expected throughout the evening. Although there is a slight chance of light drizzle, the forecast indicates that fans should get a full 20-over match without any major interruptions.
India vs England 3rd T20I Head-to-Head Record
India have enjoyed the better record against England in T20 internationals. They have won 18 of the 32 matches between the two teams, while England have claimed 13 victories. One match ended without a result.
India vs England 3rd T20I Key Battles to Watch
Abhishek Sharma vs Jofra Archer:
Abhishek Sharma has scored 102 runs in the series at a strike rate of 212.50. Jofra Archer will look to use his pace and bounce to remove the aggressive left-hander inside the powerplay.
Jacob Bethell vs Axar Patel:
Jacob Bethell played a match-winning knock in Manchester. Axar Patel bowled economically in the previous game and will aim to slow Bethell down with his accurate left-arm spin.
Ishan Kishan vs Adil Rashid:
Ishan Kishan looked in good touch with the bat in the second T20I. Adil Rashid will test him with his leg-spin in the middle overs and try to break India's momentum.
India vs England 3rd T20I Players to Watch
England
Jacob Bethell:
Jacob Bethell was the match-winner in Manchester. He is in excellent form and will again be England's key batter in the middle order.
Philip Salt:
Phil Salt failed to make an impact in the previous match but remains one of England's most dangerous batters. He will look to give his team a quick start in the powerplay.
Adil Rashid:
Adil Rashid brings control and experience to England's bowling attack. His leg-spin could play a key role in the middle overs against India's left-handers.
India
Abhishek Sharma:
Abhishek Sharma has made an excellent start to the series with his fearless batting. His attacking approach at the top can put England under pressure from the first over.
Arshdeep Singh:
Arshdeep Singh picked up three wickets in Manchester and was India's best bowler. The visitors will once again rely on him to provide early breakthroughs.
Ishan Kishan:
India will expect Ishan Kishan to anchor the innings while keeping the scoring rate high in the must-win encounter.
India vs England 3rd T20I Free Live Streaming & Telecast Details
Fans in India can watch the third T20I live on the Star Sports Network, including the Star Sports channels. The match will also be available for live streaming on the JioHotstar app and website. The broadcast will feature pre-match analysis, expert discussions, and live coverage before the toss.
India vs England 3rd T20I Match Prediction
England will enter the third T20I as slight favorites after their impressive run chase in Manchester. Their batting lineup is in good form, while Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, and the bowling attack have performed well. Trent Bridge's batting-friendly conditions also suit England's aggressive approach.
India have the batting strength to bounce back, with Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi capable of making a big impact. However, the visitors must improve their bowling at the death after costly mistakes in the second T20I.
