India vs England, 3rd T20I: High Stakes in Rajkot
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The action shifts to the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot as India face England in the third T20I on January 28, 2025. India lead the series 2-0, and a win here would secure them an unassailable lead. England, on the other hand, are desperate to keep the series alive.
Pitch and Conditions
The Rajkot surface is a paradise for batters, offering true bounce and little for bowlers. Spinners may come into play in the second inning as the pitch slows down. The captain winning the toss might opt to bat first, aiming to set a high total. Clear skies are expected, with temperatures around 30°C, making it a perfect day for cricket.
Team News
India are likely to make some changes due to injuries. Rinku Singh has been ruled out of the remaining games due to a back spasm, while Abhishek Sharma remains doubtful after an ankle injury. England, meanwhile, are sticking to their aggressive philosophy under coach Brendon McCullum, with a pace-heavy attack led by Jofra Archer and Mark Wood.
India predicted XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ramandeep Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.
England predicted XI: Jos Buttler (c), Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, Rehan Ahmed, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, and Mark Wood.
Key Players to Watch
India will rely on Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya to anchor the innings, while England will look to Jos Buttler and Harry Brook for fireworks.
With both teams bringing firepower to Rajkot, fans can expect a thrilling contest!
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