Big changes in the playing 11 of Team India. (Photo- PTI)
IND vs NZ 3rd T20: Team India has continued its excellent performance in the ongoing 5-match T20 series against New Zealand. Till now India is leading with a lead of 2-0 and now the third match of the series is being played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. In this match, Team India is eyeing to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series, whereas for New Zealand this match is a do or die situation. Without victory, their comeback will be difficult. In this match, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to bowl first. At the same time, two changes were also made in the team.
Big changes in Team India’s playing 11
Two important changes have been seen in India’s playing. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh and current number-1 bowler Varun Chakraborty have been rested for this match. In his place, Jasprit Bumrah has returned, who has returned to the team after rest. He was rested in the last match. Also, leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi has also got a chance in the playing eleven after a long time. Ravi Bishnoi has come into India’s playing 11 after almost a year. Apart from this there is no change in the team.
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In the first two matches, Team India won by dominating both the batting and bowling departments. Now efforts will be made to maintain the same rhythm in Guwahati also. This series against New Zealand is part of the preparation for the Indian team before the T20 World Cup 2026. At the same time, fast bowler Kyle Jamieson has also returned to New Zealand’s playing 11, he was not a part of the last match.
Playing 11 of both teams
India’s playing eleven: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dubey, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Ravi Bishnoi, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah.
New Zealand’s playing eleven: Devon Conway, Tim Seifert (wicketkeeper), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy.