India vs England T20 Series: All You Need to Know About the Third Match

India vs England T20 Series : The 5-match T20 series between India and England is underway, with Team India, also known as the “Men in Blue,” securing victories in the first two games. Riding high on confidence, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav will aim to clinch the series by winning the third match. On the other hand, England, led by Jos Buttler, will look to stage a comeback and keep their chances alive.

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming third T20 match:

When and Where is the Third T20 Match?

• Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025
• Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
• Time: The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss scheduled at 6:30 PM IST.

How to Watch the Match Live?

Cricket fans can enjoy the action through various platforms:

• TV Broadcast: The match will be available on Star Sports Network.
• Free Viewing: DD Sports will broadcast the match for free.
• Live Streaming: Fans can stream the match live on the Disney+ Hotstar app.

Indian Team’s Strategy

With a 2-0 lead in the series, India’s focus will be on sealing the series in Rajkot. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, known for his explosive batting, will be key, while the all-rounder duo of Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel will add depth to the team. The Indian bowling unit, featuring Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi, will aim to maintain pressure on England’s batting lineup.

England’s Comeback Plan

England’s experienced squad, led by Jos Buttler, includes power hitters like Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone. The return of pace bowler Mark Wood and spinner Adil Rashid could strengthen their bowling attack. A win in this match is crucial for the visitors to stay in the series.

Team Squads

India:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Mohammed Shami.

England:
Jos Buttler (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.

What’s at Stake?

If India wins, they will secure the series, leaving England with no chance of a comeback. For England, a victory in the third match is crucial to turn the tide and build momentum for the remaining games.

Stay tuned as Rajkot gears up for an exciting clash between two cricketing giants!