IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand Tour of India 2026, 3rd T20I

The third T20I of the series will take place on January 25th at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, where India will face New Zealand. In both matches, India has dominated New Zealand. The Indian team will be aiming to win the third match and seal the series. Meanwhile, the Kiwis will aim to stay alive in the series by winning this match.

IND vs NZ Match Preview

India is leading the series by 2-0, and with three matches left, they will try to seal the series in the 3rd match. In the previous match, the Black Caps scored 209 while batting first and in reply, India chased down the target within 16 overs.

Credit goes to India's one of the best wicket-keepers, Ishan Kishan, who was also awarded as the player of the match for scoring 76. The Indian skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, scored a fine half-century and showed the glimps of his capabilities, which were questioned recently. With the series on the line, the Kiwis will try to fight back in the 3rd match, whereas the Men in Blue will try to keep the momentum forward.

India vs New Zealand Match Details

IND vs NZ Dream11 Team Today Stats

• The Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav scored the highest run score with 82 runs off just 37 balls in the second T20I match. He is the popular choice for the IND vs NZ Dream11 team prediction.
• The left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav was the star performer for India, taking two wickets in the last match. He is predicted to be an important player in the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction for today.
• New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner was the team's top run scorer in the last match with 47 runs at a strike rate of 174. He will play a crucial role in today's IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction match.
• Jacob Duffy, the talented pacer, was the top bowler for the New Zealand team during the last match. He took one wicket in a 4-over spell. He is the must-have pick for the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction today match.

IND vs NZ Injury Update Today

The India vs New Zealand third T20I has all the top players from both squads available for selection as there are no injury concerns reported currently.

IND vs NZ Toss Prediction

The toss-winning team may choose to bowl first based on the venue trends, as chasing sides have achieved more success at this venue.

Record of Chasing Teams at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

Barsapara Cricket Stadium has an excellent chasing record. In the three T20I matches played at this venue, two matches were won by the chasing team, while one match was won by the team that batted first.

IND vs NZ Probable Playing 11

In the last match, one of the best bowlers in the world, Jasprit Bumrah, was rested, so he will likely be ready for the 3rd match and replace Harshit Rana. However, New Zealand lost both their matches, so they will try different combinations for today's match.

Highest Run Scorers and Highest Wicket Takers

• Indian star player Suryakumar Yadav and New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips were the top run-scorers for their teams in this T20I series. Phillips hit a fifty in the first match, while Suryakumar Yadav made 82 runs in the previous match.
• Jacob Duffy and Shivam Dube took the most wickets for their teams. In this series, both players have taken three wickets as of now.

IND vs NZ Captain and Vice Captain Choices

• Last-match star Suryakumar Yadav and Indian opening batsman Abhishek Sharma are the outstanding choices for the captaincy role in this third T20I match. Both players have a strike rate of 150+ in the T20I format.
• For the vice-captainship role, Ishan Kishan and Glenn Phillips are the most suitable candidates. Ishan Kishan's aggressive batting makes him a top choice at the top of the order, and Glenn Phillips is an excellent all-rounder who has been performing well on this tour.

Top Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

• Suryakumar Yadav smashed 82 runs in the last game and will be a top pick in today's IND vs NZ Dream11 match prediction.
• Mitch Santner is a talented all-rounder and scored 47 runs in the last game. He will also bowl four overs of left-arm spin.

Budget Picks for IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction

• Rachin Ravindra smashed 44 runs in the 2nd T20I and will be a budget pick against this opposition.
• Ishan Kishan was excellent in the previous match, smashing 76 runs and will be one of the key players in this game.

Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: T Seifert, I Kishan
Batters: S Yadav, R Ravindra, A Sharma
All-rounders: G Phillips, M Santner, H Pandya, S Dube
Bowlers: J Duffy, V Chakravarthy

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: D Conway, I Kishan
Batters: S Yadav, R Singh, A Sharma, D Mitchell
All-rounders: G Phillips, M Santner, H Pandya
Bowlers: M Henry, A Singh

IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) New Zealand Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid

• Indian opening batsman Sanju Samson was not impressive in both T20I matches, so he may not be a good choice for your dream team.
• New Zealand pacer Zakary Foulkes was expensive with the ball, conceding more than 22 runs per over, so he should be avoided for the IND vs NZ Dream11 prediction for today's match.

IND vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report at Barsapara Cricket Stadium

• Guwahati's weather for the third T20I match on Sunday is sunny, and the temperature is around 26°C. There is no rain and moderate humidity at 52%.
• As per the Barsapara Cricket Stadium pitch report, the surface will be good for batting, and there will be some help for the pacers early on. Chasing has been slightly easier, but discipline with the ball remains key on this surface.

IND vs NZ Head-to-Head Records

India and New Zealand have played against each other 27 times in the T20I. India has won 16 out of the 27 matches, while New Zealand has been the winner on 10 occasions.

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