India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Pitch Report, Weather Update & Match Insights

This is a big night. Five-match series. The 3 rd T20I of five match series between India and New Zealand will be hosted at the ACA/Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on 25 January 2026. The first episode of the show is a topic of discussion among viewers about the flaming physique of Abhishek Sharma. Bookmakers are witnessing LINEups. Toss impact and dew are within the view of the bettors. It is a preview that offers you everything you need: facts concerning the fixtures, fixtures pitch and weather, team news, head-to-head, fantasy picks, responsible betting tips, and plain English. We suggest the latest data on games and teams to make the betting and fantasy favorite of yours better.

Summary of the Match / Event Data.

* Fixture: India vs New Zealand -3 rd T20I ( New Zealand tour of India 2026).
* Date: Sunday, 25 January 2026.
* Start time: 7:00 PM IST.
Barsapara Cricket Stadium (ACA Stadium), Guwahati -capacity: approximately 40000 (floodlights).
Dates: 5-match series (t20 / build-up to ICC T20 World Cup 2026).

Significance to the bettors: this is during five games in the series. When it comes to the world cup, four months before the event, teams are balancing between form and workload management. That introduces match-winner markets and player-prop markets. Injuries sustained at the beginning of the season or late and incremental injuries can alter odds quite rapidly.

Why the Match Is Trending

* Form headlines: India muffles New Zealand in the series opener (Nagpur) — Abhishek Sharma pulverizes 84 off 35 to smash a huge India total. This innings highlighted the highest order fire of India.
* Squad changes: India has replaced Shreyas Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi (Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma were not available). Such changes regulate balance and provide the selectors with choices.
* World Cup preparation Both teams desire momentum ahead of the T20 world cup that will be taking place in February. That escalates competition among players who are competing.
* Betting interest: With Nagpur batting and the batting history of Guwahati the market with high team totals, top batter propositions and over/under runs are in. Odds move quickly in-play

Match/Player/Event Overview Short Summary.

India have a huge win in their debut game which gives them confidence going into the Guwahati game. New Zealand will seek to reform and rely on the experienced players such as Mitchell Santner and Glenn Phillips to stabilize. India is expected to support their proactive batting. New Zealand should also anticipate experimenting with spin and seam to discourage big scoring. The pitch at Guwahati usually offers rewards to the batters but may provide spin later on – toss and dew will count.

Head-to-Head statistics and history of the player.

Quick snapshot (T20I H2H): traditionally India have been ahead of New Zealand in the head-to-head in T20I. India is reported to have almost 14 more wins against New Zealand (with a tie). Context and not prophecy Use H2H — recent form is better than history at match predictions.

Head-to-head — quick table

Sources: ESPNcricinfo / MyKhel head-to-head pages.

Probable Playing XIs & Team News

India — likely XI (probable)
(Suryakumar Yadav leading; selection may vary for workload)
Suryakumar Yadav ©

Abhishek Sharma

Rinku Singh

Ishan Kishan

Hardik Pandya

Suryakumar / others (middle order)

Shreyas Iyer (availability/fitness)

Axar Patel (monitor)

Jasprit Bumrah (if fit)

Ravi Bishnoi (added)

Other pacers (e.g., Mohammed Siraj / Jasprit / others)

New Zealand — likely XI (probable)
Finn Allen

Devon Conway (wk)

Glenn Phillips

Mark Chapman

Daryl Mitchell

Mitchell Santner ©

Rachin Ravindra

Ish Sodhi

Lockie Ferguson

Matt Henry

Jacob Duffy / other seamers

Team Strengths & Weaknesses

India — Strengths

• Explosive top order: Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh and others can score quickly. That gives India high 1-6 depth
• Allround options: Hardik Pandya, Axar (if fit) give balance with both hitting and useful overs.
• Bowling depth: India often rotate seam and spin effectively; home conditions help.

India — Weaknesses

1. Injury watch: Vars/ Washington Sundar out; Axar’s finger was an issue in Nagpur — selection balance may be unsettled.

New Zealand — Strengths

• Experienced middle-order: Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell and Mark Chapman can rebuild or accelerate
• Seam bowling options: Ferguson, Matt Henry, Duffy offer pace variety.

New Zealand — Weaknesses

• Top-order pressure in Indian conditions: If early wickets fall, chasing big totals in India can be hard.

Betting Tips & Odds Overview

Important reminder: Odds change quickly. Bet responsibly. Markets listed as examples — always compare bookmakers.

Markets to consider

1. Match-winner (pre-match): India likely favorite at home. Compare odds across providers (Oddschecker / Oddspedia).
2. Top batter (player prop): Abhishek Sharma is in form — top batter markets look attractive if priced well.
3. Top bowler: If New Zealand play Santner, he’s a good spin wicket prop later in the game. India’s pacers (Bumrah/Siraj) useful early.
4. Over/Under team total: With Barsapara’s batting nature, expect higher lines. Consider “over” if weather/dry look good.
5. In-play (live) bets: Watch powerplay scores. If chasing team faces early collapse, live odds for the other team will shorten fast.

Safe bets vs Risky bets

• Safer: Backing India in match-winner (small odds), small-stake top-3 batter props on in-form players.
• Riskier: Long-shot accumulators, top-bowler for low-overs spinners if the team changes lineup late.

Key Players to Watch

Pick 3–5 players who can swing the betting markets.

India

• Abhishek Sharma — in red-hot form after 84 off 35 in Nagpur. Expect aggressive starts and big-powerplay impact.
• Rinku Singh — finisher who can change run rate in late overs. Good fantasy pick.
• Hardik Pandya — allround value (batting depth + bowling overs). Might be used cautiously to manage workload.

New Zealand

• Glenn Phillips — capable of match-winning counter-attacks. If he gets in, New Zealand can post big totals.
• Mitchell Santner — spin control and wickets; valuable in middle overs.

Fantasy Cricket / Dream11 Tips

Short, practical fantasy picks for Guwahati T20.

Captain / Vice-Captain ideas

• Captain: Abhishek Sharma (if he opens) — high ceiling.
• Vice-Captain: Glenn Phillips or Rinku Singh — consistent impact.

Core picks (safe)

• Abhishek Sharma (IND) — opener, high scoring chance.
• Suryakumar Yadav (IND) — pivot for middle order.

Differential picks (lower ownership)

• Ravi Bishnoi (IND) — newly added spinner; can take wickets if Santner/other spinners are limited.
• Ish Sodhi / Mitchell Santner (NZ) — look for wicket-taking spells in middle overs.

Formation tips

• Use 6–7 batters if pitch looks flat.
• Include at least one specialist pace and one specialist spin.
• Monitor final XIs after toss (replace risky picks if player is benched).

FAQs

Question: Who is the winner in India vs New Zealand (3 rd T20I)?
A: Since it is pre-match favorite at home, India are volatile in T20. Make bets by using form, XIs and toss information. Favorites might not prevail during the match when initial wickets are lost.

Q: Which are the betting odds of India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I?
A: Odds vary by bookmaker. Compare odds Check Oddschecker or Oddspedia to compare odds live before betting.

Q: What is the best app to bet on this match?
A: Learn licensed and well-rated platforms of cricket betting applications, which are legally allowed in your country. Compare payout velocity and odds. (The examples differ depending on the country and regulation.)

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A: Sign up with a legal betting site, pass through the KYC (ID, address) and deposit. Apply safe payment systems and procedure platform verification. Numerous applications provide rapid activating of ID following KYC.

Q: Can this match be bet in live?
A: Yes – the live betting and in-play markets are offered on most bookmakers and exchanges when it comes to the international T20Is. Live markets close/open depending on match flow.