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With England leading the series 1-0, ENG vs IND 3rd T20I Prediction is expected to revolve around in-form players like Jacob Bethell, who followed up his T20 World Cup semi-final century against India with a match-winning unbeaten 76 at Old Trafford. India now travel to Trent Bridge on Tuesday, July 7, needing a victory to level the series.
ENG vs IND Match Details
Match: England vs India, 3rd T20I, India tour of England 2026
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM local (BST), 10:00 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
England Captain: Harry Brook
India Captain: Shreyas Iyer
Watch live in India: Sony Sports Ten Network, DD Sports, JioHotstar
The Sooryavanshi Story Everyone’s Talking About
The headline from the second T20I wasn’t really about the result. It was about a 15 year old. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi finally made his long awaited India debut at Old Trafford, coming in to open the batting alongside Abhishek Sharma after India won the toss and chose to bat first. He became India’s youngest ever international player, surpassing even Sachin Tendulkar’s age at his Test debut.
Sooryavanshi didn’t waste time announcing himself either. After a couple of early swings and misses against Josh Tongue, he smashed his first ball faced from Jofra Archer for a huge six over deep fine leg, then pulled Tongue for another maximum shortly after. England responded by bringing spin into the attack early, and it worked, Will Jacks and Jos Buttler combining to have the teenager stumped for 14 off just 10 balls. Short, but the kind of entrance that gets an entire country talking. Sanju Samson, who had smashed 89 against England in the World Cup semi final back in March, made way for Sooryavanshi in the XI.
What Happened In The Rest Of That Match
India didn’t let the early wicket rattle them. Abhishek Sharma kept the powerplay aggression going with a fluent 43 off 24 balls, and once he fell, Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer put together a stabilising partnership, Kishan finishing with 49 and Iyer with 37, taking India to 190 for 7.
Chasing 191, England lost both openers, Phil Salt and Jos Buttler, without scoring in the very first over to Arshdeep Singh, an incredible start for India with the ball. But Harry Brook counterattacked immediately, blasting 39 off just 15 balls including three sixes in a row at one stage, before Jacob Bethell took over. Bethell put on 67 with Tom Banton, who made 39, and steered England home unbeaten on 76, sealing a 4 wicket win with balls to spare. Ravi Bishnoi had a difficult day with the ball, going for 60 runs in his 4 overs without a wicket, including several no balls that gave England free hits at exactly the wrong time.
Team Form Last 5
England: W L W W W
That win over India is now England’s most recent result, following on from four wins in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, with their only loss in this stretch coming in the World Cup semi final against this same Indian side.
India: L L L W W
India’s form has cooled off considerably since their World Cup triumph. This latest loss to England follows two defeats to Ireland just before this series started, meaning India have now lost three matches in a row heading into Trent Bridge.
Head to Head ENG vs IND
India still lead the recent head to head 6 wins to 4, though England have won the only two matches played this calendar year.
- 2nd T20I, India tour of England 2026: India made 190/7, England chased it down for 191/6 in 19 overs. England won.
- 2nd Semi Final, T20 World Cup 2026: England made 246/7, India chased it down for 253/7. India won.
- 5th T20I, ENG vs IND 2025: India posted 247/9, England were bowled out for just 97. India won by a landslide.
- 4th T20I, ENG vs IND 2025: India made 181/9, England fell short at 166. India won.
- 3rd T20I, ENG vs IND 2025: India scored 145/9, England chased it down for 171/9. England won.
Team Comparison Overall
England: Win rate of 80 percent, averaging 174 runs per innings, with a best of 246 and a worst of 128.
India: Win rate of 60 percent, averaging a higher 193 runs per innings, with a best of 256 and a worst of 111.
India continue to score more on average but are converting fewer of those totals into wins right now, exactly the pattern that’s played out across their last three matches.
Trent Bridge Pitch Report
This ground has hosted 14 matches, with an even 50 percent split between teams winning batting first and teams winning bowling first. Average first innings total sits at 163, with second innings totals slightly lower at 147.
Pace bowling has had a marginal edge over spin here, taking 55 percent of wickets across the last 10 matches compared to 45 percent for spin, a fairly balanced surface that shouldn’t heavily favour either team’s bowling attack.
Toss verdict: No strong lean either way based on the venue history. Execution in the field is likely to matter more than the toss itself.
Par score: Based on matches played here, something in the 160 to 175 range should be treated as a competitive total.
Weather Report For July 7 In Nottingham
- Temperature: Around 20 degrees Celsius
- Conditions: Mostly cloudy
- Humidity: 76 percent
- Rain chance: 3 percent
Conditions look clean for a full match, with minimal rain risk after the disruption that affected the series opener.
India Playing XI
Given how the second T20I panned out, expect India to stick largely with the same group: Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy.
Ravi Bishnoi’s rough outing with the ball could put his place under some scrutiny, though team management backing a young side through growing pains would be consistent with how they’ve handled Sooryavanshi’s introduction. Sanju Samson remains out of the XI for now after making way for the teenager.
England Playing XI
Based on their winning combination from Old Trafford, expect Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wicketkeeper), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (captain), Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
Players To Watch
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, India
Just 15 years old and already the youngest player to ever represent India internationally. His debut brought two towering sixes in a 10 ball innings before falling to a clever tactical switch to spin. Every ball he faces from here is must watch cricket.
Jacob Bethell, England
The form player in this entire series so far, with a century against India in the World Cup semi final and now an unbeaten 76 to win the second T20I. There is no batter on either side playing better cricket right now.
Abhishek Sharma, India
Kept the powerplay pressure on with a fluent 43 in the last match and remains one of the most explosive top order batters in white ball cricket at the moment.
Sam Curran, England
Picked up 3 wickets in the last match, including two crucial ones in the middle overs that helped swing momentum back England’s way after India’s positive start.
Harry Brook, England
Blasted 39 off just 15 balls in the chase, including three consecutive sixes at one stage. His counterattacking instincts as captain set the tone for England’s chase after a horror start.
Match Prediction
England go into this with genuine momentum, a 1-0 series lead, and Jacob Bethell playing some of the best cricket of anyone in the tournament right now. India will be desperate to respond, and Sooryavanshi’s fearless approach on debut suggests the team is leaning into youth and aggression rather than caution.
Our prediction leans England, purely on the back of Bethell’s form and a bowling attack that found a way to stop India’s explosive start last time out. India’s best route back into this series is another fast start from Sooryavanshi and Sharma at the top, this time carried through the middle overs rather than cut short.
Best Fantasy XI For ENG vs IND Tonight
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jos Buttler | ENG | Wicketkeeper |
| Jacob Bethell (Captain) | ENG | Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma (Vice Captain) | IND | Batter |
| Harry Brook | ENG | Batter |
| Vaibhav Sooryavanshi | IND | Batter |
| Sam Curran | ENG | All Rounder |
| Axar Patel | IND | All Rounder |
| Jofra Archer | ENG | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | IND | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | IND | Bowler |
| Adil Rashid | ENG | Bowler |
Captain: Jacob Bethell. Fresh off an unbeaten 76 to win the last match and a century against this same opposition in the World Cup semi final. No player on either side has a stronger recent record against India specifically.
Vice Captain: Abhishek Sharma. Provided India’s fastest scoring in the powerplay last time out and remains one of the most explosive batters in white ball cricket right now.
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Q: What time does the 3rd T20I start in India?
A: 10:00 PM IST on Tuesday, July 7. Local start time in Nottingham is 5:30 PM.
Q: What happened in the 2nd T20I?
A: India batted first and made 190/7, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi making his debut and scoring 14 off 10 balls. England chased it down for 191/6 in 19 overs, winning by 4 wickets on the back of an unbeaten 76 from Jacob Bethell.
Q: Who is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
A: A 15 year old Indian batter who made his international debut in the second T20I, becoming India’s youngest ever international player, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s age at his Test debut.
Q: What is the series score after 2 matches?
A: England lead 1-0. The first match was abandoned due to rain with no result.
Q: Should the toss winner bat or bowl first at Trent Bridge?
A: There’s no strong lean either way based on the venue’s history, which shows an even split between teams winning batting first and bowling first.
Q: Who is the best captain pick for the 3rd T20I fantasy team?
A: Jacob Bethell. He’s the form player of the series, with a century against India in the World Cup semi final and a match winning 76 in the last T20I.
Q: Where can I watch ENG vs IND 3rd T20I live in India?
A: Sony Sports Ten Network and DD Sports for TV, with JioHotstar for streaming.