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India is ready to lock New Zealand for the 3rd T20I match in Assam. The IND vs NZ clash will take place on January 25 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati. The match will be live for fans from 7:00 PM IST.
India is all set to bag the series with this upcoming clash. New Zealand lost the first two T20Is by dominant margins and will be disappointed with their performances, especially with the bowling.
While India had stars like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to sail the boat in the first two encounters, the visitors would have to rely on Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, and Matt Henry if they want to save the series.
India vs New Zealand current form (last 5 T20Is)
| Team | Form |
| India | W, W, W, W, L |
| New Zealand | L, L, W, W, W |
IND vs NZ: Key player battles
Abhishek Sharma vs Jacob Duffy
Abhishek Sharma has evolved into one of India’s most destructive powerplay batters in T20 cricket. His intent is to go hard from ball one. Jacob Duffy, when he plays international cricket, is a disciplined right-arm medium-fast bowler who relies on seam movement and clever changes of pace rather than raw speed. If Abhishek sees off the first 2–3 overs and then attacks Duffy, India can race to 60–70 in the powerplay.
Abhishek Sharma vs Jacob Duffy in T20Is: 7 runs; 6 balls; 1 dismissal
Ishan Kishan vs Ish Sodhi
Ishan Kishan is an aggressive left-hander who looks to dominate spin. Ish Sodhi remains New Zealand’s most reliable T20 leg-spinner. He flights the ball generously, has a sharp googly, and is hard to get away on pitches offering turn. If Sodhi outfoxes Kishan, it can trigger a mini-collapse or at least a 15–20-run slowdown in that phase.
Ishan Kishan vs Ish Sodhi in T20Is: 18 runs; 13 balls; 2 dismissals
Glenn Phillips vs Kuldeep Yadav
Glenn Phillips is a quality player of spin in the current New Zealand side. Kuldeep Yadav, when in rhythm, is India’s biggest wicket-taking threat in the middle overs. If Phillips dominates Kuldeep, NZ can post or chase 190+. If Kuldeep dismisses Phillips, it exposes NZ’s lower middle order shaving 20–30 runs off NZ’s total.
Glenn Phillips vs Kuldeep Yadav in T20Is: 21 runs; 21 balls; 3 dismissals
India vs New Zealand top performers
Most runs for IND vs NZ
Suryakumar Yadav (398), Hardik Pandya (198)
Most wickets for IND vs NZ
Jasprit Bumrah (12), Hardik Pandya (11)
Most runs for NZ vs IND
Tim Seifrt (346), Daryl Mitchell (287)
Most wickets for NZ vs IND
Ish Sodhi (27), Mitchell Santner (19)
India vs New Zealand toss prediction
The Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch is known to heavily favour batters, offering true bounce and consistent carry that allows batters to play freely. Fast bowlers can extract some assistance early on with the new ball, but the surface quickly settles and becomes ideal for run-scoring.
As the match progresses, the red-soil track tends to dry out, bringing spinners into the contest with added grip and turn, especially during the middle overs or in the second innings.
With a fast outfield and a batting-friendly surface, the venue often produces high-scoring encounters. Captains winning the toss usually prefer to bat first and post a big total here.
India vs New Zealand 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay: 65/1
Final score: 190
India vs New Zealand 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay: 50/1
Final score: 185
IND vs NZ top players prediction
IND's top players
Probable best batters
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan
Probable best bowlers
Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana
NZ’s top players
Probable best batters
Glenn Phillips, Tim Seifert
Probable best bowlers
Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
Who will hit the most sixes in the IND vs NZ match?
Abhishek Sharma
Who will hit the most fours in the IND vs NZ match?
Tim Seifert
IND vs NZ Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win The 3rd T20I?
India enters the third T20I against New Zealand in Guwahati with strong momentum after dominating the first two matches of the series.
With in-form batters like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh delivering consistently, along with a balanced bowling attack led by Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana, the hosts look well placed to seal the series.
New Zealand will once again depend on batting firepower to stage a comeback, but with home conditions and a recent red-hot streak in the hosts' favour, India start the match as clear favourites.
