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As India gears up to face England in the third T20I of their five-match series on January 28, 2025, at the Niranjan Shah Stadium (formerly Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium) in Rajkot, anticipation is high following the home team’s strong performance in the first two matches. Currently leading the series 2-0, India aims to secure a series victory with a win in this match.
In the 1st T20I, India showcased their dominance with a convincing seven-wicket victory over England at Eden Gardens, where they successfully chased down a target of 133 runs. The standout performances came from bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakravarthy, who took crucial wickets to restrict England to a modest total.
In the 2nd T20I held at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, India continued their winning streak, clinching the match by two wickets, thanks to 22-year-old Tilak Varma for playing an unbeaten knock of 72.
IND vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Matches played: 26 | India won: 15 | England won: 11| No result: 0
T20 Stats and Records at Niranjan Shah Stadium
- Total matches: 5
- Matches won batting first: 3
- Matches won bowling first: 2
- Average 1st innings scores: 189
- Average 2nd innings scores: 147
- Highest total recorded: 228/5 (20 Ov) by India vs Sri Lanka
- Lowest total recorded: 87/10 (16.5 Ov) by South Africa vs India
- Highest score chased: 202/4 (19.4 Ov) by India vs AUS
- Lowest score defended: 196/2 (20 Ov) by New Zealand vs India
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IND vs ENG: Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report
The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is renowned for its flat and batting-friendly surface. 1 While pacers may find some early movement, spinners are expected to play a crucial role as the match progresses. Historically, teams batting first have enjoyed an advantage. Considering these factors, the team winning the toss may opt to bat first.
IND vs ENG: Playing XI
India (Probable): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
