IND vs ENG, 3rd T20I: Showdown at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot: Pitch report, T20I stats, and more

IND vs ENG: The first T20I between India and England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, ended with India claiming victory, giving them a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series, while India extended their lead in the second T20I at Chennai. India showcased standout performances from their bowlers, who kept England to a modest total. In different instances, their top-order batter and middle-order batters have contributed significantly to their success.

IND vs ENG: Third T20I Match Details

The third T20I game is scheduled to take place at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on January 28. Having resumed international cricket last year, in 2024, this stadium is capable of carrying 28,000 and could host only some T20Is till now. Although this arena has an array of glorious histories of cricket, despite witnessing mere international games, this remains every Indian spectator’s darling place for being the great legend MS Dhoni India’s home turf at the time of his career.

IND vs ENG: Pitch Report

Rajkot Pitch is known to favour batting and single-handedly let batters shine. Recent matches have shown a relatively flat wicket, and dew is not expected to play a significant role. Teams winning the toss usually choose to bat first and try to set a massive target for their opponents. This strategy has often been successful, as opponents have largely failed to chase down targets.

IND vs ENG: India’s record at Rajkot

The average first-innings score in T20Is at Rajkot is 204, indicating a batsman-favoured pitch where bowlers never have their share of opportunities. Toss outcomes have been evenly split, though every match won on this ground has been by the team batting first. India has made 228, the highest team total at this stadium, as well as winning on all occasions.

The Indian Cricket Team has been in winning form so far, and their first two matches in the series were won in quite an amazing fashion.

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