ENG vs IND Match Prediction: Who Will Win 3rd T20I Match of India Tour of England 2026?

England will enter the third T20I with the advantage after taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series by winning the second game at Emirates Old Trafford. With the opening match ending without a result due to rain, the second T20I turned into a high-scoring contest.

ENG vs IND Match Preview

India posted a strong total of 190/7 in the 2nd T20I courtesy of Ishan Kishan's well-made 49 and useful late contributions from Tilak Varma, who remained unbeaten. Young debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi also impressed, striking two sixes during his entertaining knock. In reply, England suffered an early collapse, losing both openers without a run on the board.

However, Jacob Bethell produced a match-winning innings of 76 from just 46 deliveries, completely shifting the momentum. Harry Brook and Tom Banton chipped in with valuable partnerships before Bethell's onslaught against Ravi Bishnoi, putting England firmly in control of the chase.

The home side eventually reached the 191-run target with four wickets in hand and six balls remaining. As per our ENG vs IND match prediction, India will now be determined to bounce back and level the series.

ENG vs IND Match Details

ENG vs IND Pitch Report

The pitch at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, is usually one of the best batting surfaces in England, with good pace and bounce. The shorter square boundaries also make it easier to hit boundaries, and first-innings scores between 180 and 190 are quite common in T20Is at this ground.

Fast bowlers can get some swing with the new ball, especially if there are cloudy conditions, while spinners are not expected to get much help from the surface.

ENG vs IND Weather Report

For the third T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, the weather is expected to be warm and good for cricket. The temperature is likely to stay around 25°C, with partly cloudy skies. There is very little chance of rain, so the match is expected to be played without any major delays.

ENG vs IND Head-to-Head Stats & Records

England and India have built a strong rivalry in T20I cricket. Ahead of the third T20I, the two teams have met 32 times in the format. India has won 18 matches, while England has claimed 13 victories, and one game finished without a result. India holds the better overall record, but England have been tough opponents, especially when playing at home. As per our IND vs ENG match prediction, the home side might have a slight edge in Nottingham.

ENG vs IND Probable Playing XI

The home team, England, is coming off a win, and they have decided to go ahead with an unchanged 11. However, the Men in Blue might make a change as they are facing some trouble finding the best playing combination.

England Probable Playing 11

Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.

India Probable Playing 11

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy.

ENG vs IND Predicted Top Batters

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi (India): The young left-handed batter made a confident start to his international career in the second T20I. As Trent Bridge is expected to offer a good batting surface and shorter boundaries, his attacking style could help him play another quick and valuable innings.
• Jacob Bethell (England): Bethell heads into the third T20I full of confidence after his match-winning, unbeaten 76 in the previous game. His ability to score against both fast bowlers and spinners makes him one of England's strongest batting options.

ENG vs IND Predicted Top Bowlers

• Jofra Archer (England): Archer remains England's biggest pace threat. He picked up 2 wickets in the second T20I, including important breakthroughs at key stages, and the pace and carry at Trent Bridge are expected to suit his bowling.
• Arshdeep Singh (India): Arshdeep is expected to play a key role with both the new ball and at the death, as he is among the best T20 bowlers in the world. The left-arm seamer has a strong T20I record against England and will be crucial if India are to bounce back and level the series in the third match.

ENG vs IND Today Match Prediction: India to Win 3rd T20I

India will go into the third T20I needing a win after falling 1-0 behind in the five-match series, but they have the players to make a strong comeback. Even though they lost the second T20I, the visitors showed good form with the bat, scoring 190/7.

Their biggest problem was with the bowling attack, which could not defend a decent total after Jacob Bethell's outstanding innings. India will look to improve with the ball at Trent Bridge, where the fast bowlers could get some early help before the pitch becomes better for batting. According to our England vs India match prediction, India has a good chance of bouncing back with several experienced players in the squad and a strong batting lineup.