IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction (3rd T20I), in Guwahati, January 25, 2026 – Fantasy Tips, Playing11, Pitch Report
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction Today: India take on New Zealand in the 3rd T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026 on Sunday, January 25.
The match will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, with the start scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I – Key Highlights
| Can the Kiwis stay in the race, or will India continue their dominance? |
| Suryakumar Yadav has scored 400 runs in 10 T20Is against New Zealand.
At Guwahati, teams bowling first have won two of the three T20I matches played at the venue. The average first-innings score in T20Is at Barsapara Stadium is around 185–190 runs. |
IND vs NZ Team Preview & Head-to-Head Records
LIVE UPDATE IND vs NZ: India have won the toss and opt to bowl
India and New Zealand are playing the 3rd T20I of the New Zealand tour of India 2026, serving as key preparation for the T20 World Cup starting February 7. India lead the series 2–0 after wins in Nagpur and Raipur.
In the last match, while chasing 209, India slipped to 6/2 before Ishan Kishan’s explosive 76 off 32 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 off 37 sealed a strong comeback. Kuldeep Yadav impressed with 2/35.
For New Zealand, Mitchell Santner scored an unbeaten 47, while Rachin Ravindra added 44, but their bowlers couldn’t stop India’s aggressive chase.
India Team News & Analysis
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are expected to open the innings, with Ishan Kishan likely to bat at No. 3.
Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube will handle the middle order and look to stabilize the innings.
With the ball, Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya are expected to take the new ball and aim for early breakthroughs.
Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav will play key roles during the middle overs to control the run flow and pick up wickets.
Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma also provide useful additional bowling options.
New Zealand Team News & Analysis
Devon Conway and Tim Seifert are expected to open the innings, with Rachin Ravindra likely to bat at No. 3.
Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, and Mark Chapman will form the middle order and focus on rotating the strike.
Mitchell Santner and Zakary Foulkes are set to handle the lower middle order and provide a strong finish.
With the ball, Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy are expected to take the new ball and search for early breakthroughs.
Zakary Foulkes, Mitchell Santner, and Ish Sodhi will control the middle overs and aim to build pressure.
Daryl Mitchell also offers a useful additional bowling option.
IND vs NZ T20I Head-to-Head Records
India and New Zealand have faced each other in 27 T20I matches so far. India have won 14 matches, New Zealand have claimed 10 victories, while three matches ended in a tie.
| Matches | IND Won | NZ Won | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 27 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Last 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Toss Updated – IND vs NZ Confirm Playing XI (Last Updaetd – 18:31 IST)
| IND Probable XI | NZ Probable XI |
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Key Players for India
- Top Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan
- Top Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav
Key Players for New Zealand
- Top Batters: Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner
- Top Bowlers: Jacob Duffy, Ish Sodhi
IND vs NZ Pitch Report & Weather Update for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
The pitch at Barsapara Stadium offers a balanced surface with good batting conditions. Scores around 150–165 are competitive, while anything above 180 can be match-winning.
The venue has supported both pace and spin, with pacers getting slightly more assistance. Chasing has shown a small advantage, but with limited matches played here, conditions can vary depending on the surface used.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Balanced |
| Batting | Good |
| Bowling First | Slight advantage |
| Pacers | Effective |
| Spinners | Useful |
| Avg Score | 150–165 |
| Chasing | Slightly preferred |
| Dew Factor | Possible |
| Dream11 Tip | Pick top-order batters & pacers |
India vs New Zealand Player Stats & Record 2026
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Team Prediction (Update Team)
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Best Cap/VC Prediction Today’s Match
| # | Player | Team | Role | Avg FPTS | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I Kishan | IND | WK | 128.6 | 112.98 |
| 2 | G Phillips | NZ | ALL | 111 | 89.51 |
| 3 | A Sharma | IND | BAT | 77.6 | 80.42 |
| 4 | H Pandya | IND | ALL | 72 | 74.01 |
| 5 | B Jacobs | NZ | BAT | 100.8 | 73.38 |
FAQ – IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Quick Summaries
Which are the Key Players for India (IND)?
Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Kuldeep Yadav will be the key players for Team IND.
Which are the Key Players for New Zealand (NZ)?
Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Santner, Jacob Duffy, and Ish Sodhi will be the key players for Team NZ.
What’s the pitch report for Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati?
The pitch at Barsapara Stadium offers a balanced surface with good batting conditions. Scores around 150–165 are competitive, while anything above 180 can be match-winning.
Who are the best captain/vice-captain picks for today’s IND vs NZ 3rd T20i match?
I Kishan, G Phillips, A Sharma, and H Pandya will be the good options for C/VC.
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