Know all details about the upcoming 3rd T20I match, which will be played between India and England at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot whose pitch report is now out
T20 World Cup champions, Team India, will aim to maintain their winning streak and clinch the series when they face England in the third T20I at Niranjan Shah Stadium (formerly SCA or Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium) in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28.
Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium Rajkot pitch report, weather, records, stats and tickets for IND vs ENG 3rd T20 2025 series
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The highly anticipated 3rd T20I between India and England will take place on January 28 at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot. India leads the series 2-0 and will be looking to seal the win, while England will be eager to stop India’s momentum and make a comeback. In the thrilling 2nd T20I, India narrowly defeated England, chasing down 166 with just two wickets remaining.
So far, the Niranjan Shah Stadium has hosted five T20Is. The team batting first has won three times, while the chasing team has won twice. The stadium boasts a seating capacity of around 28,000 spectators. The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium is renowned for being batter-friendly, offering consistent bounce and good pace. This makes it a prime venue for high-scoring matches and aggressive stroke play.
Stage set for the christening of the Saurashtra cricket association stadium in Rajkot. The Stadium will now be called as the Niranjan Shah Stadium #cricket #bcci pic.twitter.com/VjMq4c0Sbs
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Teams batting first often have the advantage, as they can set a challenging target, putting pressure on the opposition. As the match progresses, the pitch conditions tend to get tougher for the chasing team, making winning the toss crucial. Captains are likely to opt to bat first in order to capitalize on the favorable early conditions. In the most recent T20I at Niranjan Shah Stadium, India defeated Sri Lanka by 91 runs, thanks to a sensational 112* off 51 balls by Suryakumar Yadav.
The temperature on match day will reach a high of around 28°C and there is no chance of rain with pleasant conditions prevalent.
know the statistics of matches played at this venue:
- Average first innings score: 189
- Matches won after batting first: 3
- Matches won by chasing team: 2
- Highest team total: India’s 228/5 against Sri Lanka
- Lowest team total: South Africa’s 87/10 against India, chasing 170 in June 2022.
- Most runs: Suryakumar Yadav, with 112* off 51 balls in his only T20I at this venue.
- Most wickets: Yuzvendra Chahal, with 7 wickets at an impressive strike rate of 12.85.