3rd T20 between India, New Zealand to be played in Guwahati today
India will look to wrap up the five-match T20I series when they face New Zealand in the third encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, after dominant wins in Nagpur and Raipur. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 just weeks away, the Men in Blue appear to be peaking at the right time.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav’s return to form in the second T20I has further strengthened India’s batting unit, which is already firing at full throttle. The middle order, featuring Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh, has provided stability and late momentum, while the bowling attack has consistently struck early and controlled the middle overs.
India may make a tactical change, with Jasprit Bumrah expected to return after being rested in Raipur. Despite Arshdeep Singh’s impressive outing, workload management could see Bumrah lead the pace attack once again.
New Zealand, meanwhile, showed improvement with the bat in the second game but lacked a defining innings. Their bowlers have struggled for control, and unless they find a way to pick wickets regularly, stopping India’s charge will remain a tall order.
