A desperate India will undoubtedly add another pacer at the expense of out-of-synch leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi in order to win a game on the ongoing tour of the United Kingdom in the third Twenty20 International against England in Nottingham on Tuesday.
India has lost three of their last four games under new captain Shreyas Iyer, including a crushing 0-2 series defeat in Ireland.
Jacob Bethell hammered Bishnoi for two sixes off the two free hit deliveries after he bowled three back-foot no-balls, including two in the pivotal 17th over. The leg-spinner appeared terribly out of rhythm during his wicketless performance in which he lost 60 runs in four overs at Manchester. He gave up 29 runs in the game-changing 17th over in the second T20 International.
With Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy already on board, many questioned if the conditions at Old Trafford called for a third specialist spinner.
Bishnoi, who was even benched by his team Rajasthan Royals in the previous IPL season, has minimal chance of being selected for the Trent Bridge T20I.
With his ability to move the ball in the air and off the surface, Prince Yadav appears to be a better option than Prasidh Krishna, whose natural back-of-the-length deliveries are simple to smash in the T20 format. It is anticipated that a fast bowler would make it to the XI.
Arshdeep Singh claimed three wickets in the previous match, including a double in his first over, but he would also concede that England captain Harry Brook’s 27 runs off him played a significant role in the hosts’ ability to chase down the target of 191 with one over remaining.
Although the third Twenty20 International will be a day-and-night event, the Trent Bridge surface looks to be a strong one for batting, where the in-form Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi can captivate his fan base.
The Indian batting team is also finding it difficult to handle more bounce, some off-the-surface movement, and the variations utilized by someone like Sam Curran after playing 90% of their games on flat decks for the previous six months, including the IPL.
Even though captain Iyer and one-down Ishan Kishan have scored a few runs, they will be the first to acknowledge that they haven’t exactly dominated the English attack.
While Tilak Varma played a fluent cameo in the previous match, his success was largely aided by the pace generated by Jofra Archer, which suited his strokeplay. Against slower bowlers, however, including Sam Curran, he has struggled to maintain the same impact through the middle overs.
India have posted similar totals in their last two outings—189 at Chester-le-Street and 190 at Old Trafford—but on both occasions, those scores appeared to be at least 25 to 30 runs short of what was needed to put England under real pressure.
Abhishek Sharma has been the only Indian batter to stay true to his natural attacking game, scoring 59 and 43 off just 24 balls in each of the first two T20Is. With the nerves of his international debut now behind him, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be eager to play with greater freedom and take the English bowling attack apart.
While Chakravarthy, whose form has been declining since the beginning of the T20 World Cup, is bowling far too quickly, England spinners like Liam Dawson, Will Jacks, and Adil Rashid are attempting to slow down deliveries.
When Suryakumar Yadav was dominating the format in 2022, India last played a Twenty20 International at Trent Bridge. His outstanding century off 48 balls, however, was insufficient to save the day for the visitors.
India vs England Head-to-Head:
India has won 18 Twenty20 Internationals against England, while England has won 13. One match had to be canceled due to rain.
India vs England Pitch Report:
Batters can play through the line with confidence since the Trent Bridge surface often provides steady bounce and decent pace. In overcast conditions, fast bowlers are likely to experience some swing in the first few overs. At this venue, spinners typically have a supporting role. To keep batters quiet, they frequently rely on pace adjustments, accuracy, and deft field placements.
India vs England Weather Report:
On the day of the game, Nottingham’s weather is expected to be favorable. Throughout the evening, partly cloudy sky and temperatures between 17°C and 19°C are predicted.
Light south-westerly winds are predicted to blow across the ground, and humidity levels are predicted to remain between 65% and 75%. Although there is a small possibility of light drizzle, the current prediction is for a full 20-over contest with no significant disruptions.
India vs England Probable XIs:
India: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
England: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Harry Brook (C), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue
FAQs:
When is the 3rd T20I between India and England scheduled?
The 3rd T20I between India and England is scheduled on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
What time does the 3rd T20I between India and England scheduled to start?
The 3rd T20I between India and England will start at 10:00 PM IST.
Where is the 3rd T20I between India and England scheduled to take place?
The 3rd T20I between India and England is scheduled to be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Which TV channel will broadcast the 3rd T20I between India and England?
The 3rd T20I between India and England will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network.
Where can one catch the live streaming of the 3rd T20I between India and England?
The live streaming of the 3rd T20I between India and England will be available on Jio Hotstar.
