India vs England, 3rd T20I – Blitzpools Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

India beat England in the 2nd T20I to level the five-match series 1-1. The two teams will once again face-off in the race of who takes the lead in the next match. 

India vs England, 3rd T20I: Match Details

• Date – 16th March 2021
• Time – 7:00 PM
• Venue – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad 

India vs England, 3rd T20I Match Preview:

The aggressiveness that India was talking about at the start of the series was seen in the 2nd T20I. The addition of Ishan Kishan at the top of the order was a great move. KL Rahul hasn't clicked in the series so far and with Rohit Sharma set to be available for selection from this game, there might be at least one change in the batting lineup. 

The bowlers were disciplined throughout the innings and kept the batsmen guessing by mixing the lengths and pace. Hardik Pandya's ability to bowl has given India the right balance in the team. With a track likely to assist spinners, Yuzvendra Chahal will be the X-Factor in this match. 

The English batsmen were kept quiet in the 2nd T20I. Even Jason Roy, who top-socred with 46, looked uneasy throughout the innings. However, this is still the best top-six England has and they are likely to continue with it in the next match. 

There is a case of Moeen Ali replacing either of the Curran brothers in the next match due to him being a spinner. England will be hoping for Mark Wood to return in the next game to strengthen their bowling. 

India had its plans clear and executed them well in the last game. England is the number 1 side in the world in this format. The series will get tougher and competitive in each game. 

India vs England Head-to-Head:

• Total – 16
• India – 8
• England – 8

India vs England, 3rd T20I Team News: 

India - Rohit Sharma is likely to be available for selection from this match. 

England - Mark Wood was rested in the 2nd T20I due to injury. It is unclear if he will be available for the 3rd T20I. 

India vs England, 3rd T20I Pitch Report: 

After the first two games being played on black soil, the pitch for the 3rd T20I will be made on red soil suggesting that it might help the spinners more. 

India vs England, 3rd T20I Probable Playing XI:

India - KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli (c), Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal

England - Jason Roy, Jos Buttler (wk), Dawid Malan, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan (c), Ben Stokes, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Tom Curran/Moeen Ali, Chris Jordan, Adil Rashid

India vs England, 3rd T20I Blitzpools Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keepers - Rishabh Pant, Jos Buttler 
• Batsmen - V Kohli, I Kishan, D Malan, R Sharma(C)
• All-rounders - B Stokes(VC), H Pandya
• Bowlers - A Rashid, S Thakur, Y Chahal