On Wednesday, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, and New Zealand will clash in the third, and final T20I of the ongoing series which stands 1-1 after New Zealand’s 21-run win in Ranchi followed by India’s 4-wicket escape in Lucknow, where the hosts chased down 100 runs on the penultimate delivery of the game.
With the series level heading into the decider in Ahmedabad, both the teams will look for history: India to continue their incredible, enviable, dominating home record – India haven’t lost a home series since March 2019 – while New Zealand will be aiming to snap this India’s streak and register their first series win in India (of minimum 3 matches) in any format.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I: Probable playing XIs
India might look to bring back Umran Malik for Chahal, while New Zealand are likely to stick with the same side.
India probable XI:
Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan(w), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Chahal/Umran, Arshdeep Singh
New Zealand probable XI:
Finn Allen, Devon Conway(w), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner(c), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Pitch report in Ahmedabad:
Players and fans can expect a good pitch in Ahmedabad that will support the pacers, especially those who bowl hard lengths, and also will be good for batting. After the two spin-friendly pitches in Ranchi and Lucknow, the batters of both teams will be happy to play on a good surface in Ahmedabad.
Three of the last five T20Is here have produced totals in excess of 160 in both innings, including a 224 for 2 by India vs England.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream XI team, Dream 11 Fantasy cricket tips:
Unlike the last two T20Is, spin is not going to play such a huge role, so you can take the punt on dropping someone like Santner, who is not a great wicket-taker and also bats at number 7. Ishan Kishan made his debut in Ahmedabad in 2021 and blasted a fifty on debut, and the fact that he opens and is a wicket-keeper makes him a good fantasy choice.
The likes of Gill, Pandya, and Ferguson did well in the IPL 2022 final here in Ahmedabad. Despite his struggles in India on this tour, Glenn Phillips is a good fantasy choice.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream 11 Safe C, VC:
All-rounder and India skipper Hardik Pandya is the safest, and most common, Dream 11 captain. Devon Conway, opener and wicket-keeper, is a good VC choice. In Ahmedabad, Suryakumar Yadav also is a good vc option.
IND vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream 11 team for small league:
Here is our best Dream 11 team for the 3rd T20I between India and New Zealand:
IND vs NZ 2nd T20I Match prediction: We are predicting India to win the 2nd T20I
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
