India's aim for an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series
Date | January 28, 2025 |
Time | 7:00 PM IST |
Venue | Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot |
Format | T20i |
Series | England tour of India, 2025 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Sanju Samson has odds of 3.40 to be India's best batsman
- Jos Buttler has odds of 3.05 to be England's best batsman
- Varun Chakravarthy has odds of 3.65 to be India's best bowler
- Jofra Archer has odds of 3.25 to be England's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the third game of the five-match T20i series, and the hosts, India, will feel confident as they head into this game. The Indians put up a good fight in the 2nd match at Chennai, where the team snatched a win from the jaws of defeat. In a game that went down the wire, the India lower middle order showed its resolve to win by 2 wickets. The side will aim for an unassailable lead in the series with another win. Englishmen haven't found their form on this tour, and the batting lineup has struggled. The odds have come down for the team in most sportsbooks. They must win this game to keep their hopes alive and face a tough challenge from the hosts.
India Preview
Suryakumar Yadav will be proud of his team's resolve in the last game, especially in the lower order. Tilak Varma single-handedly took the team to a win with the tail. The team has enjoyed an excellent record at home in the last 12 months, where they have lost only once and shall start ahead on cricket betting sites. Yadav will look to lead from the front and guide his team to a series victory in this game.
The side will expect a strong show at the top from Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson after the pair went out cheaply in the last game. Tilak Varma will be confident after his brilliant knock in the last game. He must build partnerships with Suryakumar Yadav and Dhruv Jurel in the middle order. Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar and Axar Patel are good hitters, making it a formidable batting lineup.
The bowling attack has delivered good performances in both games. Arshdeep Singh struggled in the last game and must strike early with Hardik Pandya. Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi will enjoy bowling on this track and must use it to their advantage. The team also expects a good show in the game from Abhishek Sharma and Washington Sundar.
Expected Starting XI for India
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England Preview
Jos Buttler will feel let down by his batsmen in these two games. He has done well with the bat but hasn't found support at the other end. They had their chances in the last game but failed to grab them with both hands. They have their backs against the wall and shall start behind on cricket betting apps. Buttler would expect a strong show from his batsmen in this game.
Philip Salt and Ben Duckett have failed in both games, and their poor form worries the team. They must deliver a good start for the team to win. Jos Buttler has done well and will look to build partnerships with Harry Brook and Liam Livingstone in the middle order. Jamie Smith, Brydon Carse, and Jamie Overton are good hitters, making it a strong batting lineup.
The bowling attack troubled the Indians in the last game, and they will look to do well. Jofra Archer will look to strike early with Mark Wood and put the Indians under pressure. Adil Rashid is the key bowler for the side in these conditions and must do well in the middle overs with Brydon Carse. Overton and Livingstone must do well in the supporting role.
Expected Starting XI for England
Jos Buttler (c), Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
TOSS: To Bat First
In the last four games at this venue, the side batting first has won by big margins. The wicket breaks in the second half and slows down, making it challenging to score runs. The side winning the toss would look to bat first in this game.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
We expect clear skies and a warm evening at Rajkot. The batting conditions will be good at the start of the game but deteriorate in the second half. Spinners enjoy a good record at this venue. The side batting first will be happy to have 170 runs on the board.
OUR PREDICTION
England is in deep trouble after consecutive losses. The top and middle order didn't perform well in the first two games, and the team expects a strong comeback from them to win and keep hopes alive. Indians are in good form, and the side enjoys a good record at Rajkot, where they have won four out of five games. According to our cricket betting tips, the Indians will be the favorites in this game.
Our prediction is for India to win