England and India will meet in the third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on Tuesday, July 7. The Harry Brook-led team is currently leading the series by 1-0 after their four-wicket win in Manchester and will aim to move closer to sealing the series.
Trent Bridge is known for producing high-scoring T20 matches, which should make this another exciting contest. England will rely on Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook to continue their strong form, while the Shreyas Iyer-led team need a better bowling performance to level the series.
India vs England 3rd T20I Match Details
Match: England vs India, 3rd T20I
Tournament: India tour of England, 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM Local (10:00 PM IST)
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Live Telecast: Sony Sports Network
India vs England 3rd T20I Pitch & Weather Report
Trent Bridge is one of England's best batting venues in T20 cricket. The average first-innings score in T20Is is 166, and a high-scoring contest is expected.
Fast bowlers could get some early swing with the new ball, but batting usually becomes easier as the innings progresses. Both teams will back themselves to chase if conditions remain unchanged.
The weather in Nottingham is expected to stay partly cloudy throughout the evening. Temperatures will range between 17°C and 19°C, while humidity is likely to remain between 65% and 75%. The forecast suggests there will be no major interruptions, and a full 20-over match is expected.
India vs England 3rd T20I Head-to-Head Record
India have the better record against England in T20 internationals. They have won 18 of the 32 matches between the two teams, while England have won 13. One match ended without a result.
England closed the gap with a four-wicket win in Manchester in the second T20I. However, India have won three of the last five completed T20Is against England.
India vs England 3rd T20I 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 Toss Prediction
Teams batting first have enjoyed more success at Trent Bridge, winning eight of the 14 T20Is played at the venue. The pitch usually stays good for batting throughout the match.
Both captains are likely to bat first if they win the toss. Putting runs on the board and using scoreboard pressure has been a successful strategy at Trent Bridge in T20 internationals.
India vs England 3rd T20I Score Prediction
If England bat first: 200-215
If India bat first: 190-205
India vs England 3rd T20I Key Players to Watch
England
Jacob Bethell:
Jacob Bethell played a match-winning unbeaten 76 in Manchester. He will again be England's key batter against Indian spinners in the middle order during middle overs.
Harry Brook:
Harry Brook changed the game with his quick 39 off 15 balls after losing two wickets in the opening over. England will expect another aggressive innings from their captain.
Sam Curran:
Sam Curran picked up three wickets, including Abhishek Sharma, for 33 runs off his four overs in the second T20I. His all-round ability makes him a key player once again.
India
Abhishek Sharma:
Abhishek Sharma has scored 102 runs in the series at a strike rate of 212.50. The visiting team will expect another fast start from the opener.
Arshdeep Singh:
Arshdeep Singh took three wickets, including two in the first over, in Manchester, and remains India's main wicket-taking bowler with the new ball.
Ishan Kishan:
Ishan Kishan scored 49 runs off 40 but failed to accelerate later in the innings in the second T20I. However, he will play a key role in building India's innings.
India vs England 3rd T20I Best Batsman Prediction
India:
Abhishek Sharma is the favourite to finish as India's highest run-scorer. His attacking approach and current form make him a strong pick on a batting-friendly pitch.
England:
Jacob Bethell is the leading candidate to top-score for England. His unbeaten 76 in the previous match showed his confidence and ability to play under pressure.
India vs England 3rd T20I Best Bowler Prediction
India:
Arshdeep Singh is the best pick to lead India's bowling. He can swing the new ball and remains India's biggest wicket-taking threat.
England:
Jofra Archer is expected to be England's best bowler. His pace and bounce can trouble India's top order, especially in the powerplay.
India vs England 3rd T20I Winning Probability
England: 55%
India: 45%
India vs England 3rd T20I Match Prediction: Expert Verdict
England will start as slight favourites after their impressive win in Manchester. Their batting is in excellent form, while the bowling attack has also delivered at key moments. Home conditions give England another advantage heading into the third T20I.
However, India have enough batting firepower to bounce back. They must improve their bowling after the costly mistakes in Manchester. If they fail to contain England's middle order, the hosts are likely to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
