England vs India Today's Match Prediction, 3rd T20I - Who will win today’s match?
Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer at the coin toss (Source: BCCI)
Published - 06 Jul 2026, 04:30 PM• Read time - 12 mins
Team India find themselves in a must-win situation as they prepare to meet England in the 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on July 7. England are 1-0 up with their four-wicket win in the second T20I, and another win at Trent Bridge will help them take an unassailable lead in the five-match series.
India's biggest concern is their bowling attack. Ravi Bishnoi looked under a tremendous amount of pressure as he bowled three no-balls and two wides. He conceded 60 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 15.00, and it can be argued that it was probably his spell which cost India the game.
But it wasn't only Bishnoi who was taken to the cleaners. Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana both leaked runs at 10.00 per over, and even the mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy got hit for 37 runs in four overs at 9.25 per over with just a solitary wicket. India must conjure a solution, or else the series may slip away.
ENG vs IND Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, July 7 | England vs India | 3rd T20I | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 5:30 PM |
Trent Bridge Venue Stats (T20I)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 14 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 8 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 6 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 150 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 232/6 (20) by Pakistan vs England, 2021 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 110/10 (17) by New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, 2009 |
| Highest Score Chased | 176 [179/4 in 17.2 overs] by New Zealand vs England, 2023 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 130 by South Africa vs India, 2009 |
Trent Bridge Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Average |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Decent |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
ENG vs IND Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 |
| England | 13 |
| India | 18 |
| No result | 1 |
England vs India Predicted Playing XI
England (ENG):
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
India (IND):
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Players to watch out for in ENG vs IND:
Abhishek Sharma (IND):
Abhishek Sharma looked in terrific form in the second T20I, scoring a 24-ball 43 at a strike rate of 179.16. He holed out at deep midwicket while trying to put a low full toss from Sam Curran out of the ground. India need Abhishek to get a big one on Tuesday to make a comeback in the series.
Phil Salt (ENG):
Phil Salt has become a reliable run-scorer for England at the top of the order. He is now a senior player in the side and needs to shoulder that responsibility. If Salt gets going, India's problems will compound even further.
Today's Match Prediction: England to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.