IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I: India vs England Fantasy XI, Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction, 3rd T20I: India will take on England in the 3rd T20I of the five-match series on January 28 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM IST.

India currently leads the series 2-0 and will aim to secure the series with another win. England, on the other hand, will look to keep the series alive with a much-needed victory.

The second T20I in Chennai was a thriller, with India edging out England by two wickets, thanks to Tilak Varma's unbeaten 72-run knock. England's bowlers put up a strong fight but could not defend their total of 166 runs.

Match Information

• Date: January 28, 2025

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot

• Broadcast: Star Sports Network

• Live Stream: Disney+ Hotstar

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Niranjan Shah Stadium traditionally favours batters, with an average first-innings score of 189 in T20Is. Both pacers and spinners can find assistance if they exploit the conditions smartly. Dew might play a role in the second innings, making the toss crucial. Teams batting first have historically enjoyed better results at this venue. The weather is expected to remain clear, with temperatures around 30.8°C and humidity at 8%.

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India

Riding high on momentum, India’s resilience shone through in their narrow two-wicket win in Chennai. Tilak Varma’s calm under pressure and the lower-order’s contributions have been pivotal. The spin trio of Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Ravi Bishnoi has troubled England, but top-order inconsistencies remain a concern.

England

Jos Buttler’s batting has been a lone bright spot for England. Debutant Brydon Carse impressed with a quick-fire 31 and figures of 3/38 in the second match. England’s bowling attack, led by Mark Wood and Adil Rashid, has shown promise but needs to execute better in the death overs to halt India’s momentum.

Key Players

• Tilak Varma (IND): Scored an unbeaten 72 in the 2nd T20I. Key batter for India in the middle order.

• Jos Buttler (ENG): Consistent performer, with scores of 45 and 68 in the first two matches.

• Brydon Carse (ENG): Impressive in the 2nd T20I with 3 wickets and a crucial 31-run cameo.

• Axar Patel (IND): Economical and effective, with 2/25 in the 2nd T20I.

IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction

Wicketkeepers:

Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Philip Salt

Batters:

Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma

All-rounders:

Liam Livingstone

Bowlers:

Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi

Captain Choices:

Tilak Varma, Arshdeep Singh

Vice-Captain Choices:

Sanju Samson, Philip Salt

Team News

No major injury updates for either team. Both sides are expected to field strong playing elevens.

India vs England Probable Playing XI

India:

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Ramandeep Singh, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

England:

Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood

India vs England Full Squad

India:

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Shami, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Harshit Rana

England:

Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Smith, Rehan Ahmed