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The five-match series continues as England take on India in the third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, on 7th July 2026 at 10:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs IND Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the India Tour of England 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Abhishek Sharma – India’s explosive opener has been in sensational form, accumulating 102 runs in 2 matches at a remarkable 212.50 strike rate, including a superb 59-run knock. 
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Jacob Bethell – England’s rising star has made an outstanding impact in the series, scoring an unbeaten 76 runs off 46 balls at a strike rate of 165.22, guiding his team to victory in the second T20I. |
Top Picks:
Ishan Kishan – The wicketkeeper-batter has impressed with 39 runs in 2 innings, scoring at an outstanding 216.66 strike rate, providing aggressive starts for India. |
Shivam Dube – The Indian all-rounder has contributed 43 runs in 2 innings at a blistering 172.00 strike rate, adding valuable firepower to the middle order. |
Budget Picks:
Phil Salt – England’s attacking opener will be eager to bounce back after a quiet start to the series and remains a key player capable of providing explosive starts at the top of the order. |
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – The young Indian opener made a memorable international debut, scoring 14 runs off 10 balls, including a confident six, showcasing his immense talent and fearless approach. |
ENG vs IND India Tour of England 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Abhishek Sharma |
Vice-Captain | Ishan Kishan & Jacob Bethell |
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Ishan Kishan
- Batsmen – Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell (vc), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ©
- All-rounders – Sam Curran
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Jos Buttler, Ishan Kishan (vc)
- Batsmen – Phil Salt, Abhishek Sharma ©, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- All-rounders – Sam Curran, Shivam Dube
- Bowlers – Jofra Archer, Arshdeep Singh
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I India Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Luke Wood | NA | NA |
Prasidh Krishna | NA | NA |
ENG vs IND Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I India Tour of England 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Vaibhav Suryavanshi |
GL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
Punt Picks | Shivam Dube and Phil Salt |
Dream11 Combination | 2-5-1-3 |
ENG vs IND Match Preview:
The third T20I of the five-match series between England and India will be played on 7th July 2026 at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, with the match scheduled to begin at 10:00 PM IST. Following an entertaining second T20I, both teams will enter this contest with plenty at stake. England will aim to extend its advantage in the series, while India will look to bounce back and level the score before the remaining matches.
England claimed a four-wicket victory in the second T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, to take a 1-0 lead in the series. After India posted a competitive 190/7 in 20 overs, Ishan Kishan top-scored with 49 off 40 balls, while Abhishek Sharma contributed 43 off 24 and Shreyas Iyer added 37 off 22.
England, Sam Curran delivered an impressive bowling spell, finishing with figures of 3/33. In reply, England chased down the target by reaching 191/6 in 19 overs, thanks to an unbeaten 76 off 46 balls from Jacob Bethell. Harry Brook played a blistering knock of 39 off 15 deliveries, while Tom Banton chipped in with 39 off 32. For India, Arshdeep Singh emerged as the leading wicket-taker with 3/40.
The turning point came in the 17th over, when Ravi Bishnoi conceded 29 runs, shifting the momentum firmly in England’s favor. Thereafter, Jacob Bethell guided the chase with a composed and match-winning innings to earn the Player of the Match award. Consequently, England enters the third T20I with renewed confidence, whereas India will be determined to produce a stronger all-round performance and restore parity in the five-match series.
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
England | 13 |
India | 18 |
ENG vs IND Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 19°C |
Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 165 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 68% |
ENG vs IND Playing 11s (Predicted):
England Playing 11:
1) Philip Salt
2) Jos Buttler (wk)
3) Harry Brook ©
4) Jacob Bethell
5) Tom Banton
6) Sam Curran
7) Will Jacks
8) Liam Dawson
9) Adil Rashid
10) Jofra Archer
11) Josh Tongue
India Playing 11:
1) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
2) Abhishek Sharma
3) Ishan Kishan (wk)
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Tilak Varma
6) Shivam Dube
7) Harshit Rana
8) Axar Patel
9) Prince Yadav
10) Arshdeep Singh
11) Varun Chakaravarthy
ENG vs IND Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, India is expected to win this match.
