India v New Zealand, 3rd T20 - Match Result Predictions

The third and final T20I between India and New Zealand is guaranteed to provide the spectators with exciting cricketing action. With the series poised delicately at 1-1, both sides have a good shot at clinching the series. The venue for the final clash will be the picturesque Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

Here’s what CricTracker predicts for the game:

Scenario 1: India wins the toss

Toss Prediction: India will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 140-150

Result prediction: India will win the match by 6 wickets

Scenario 2: New Zealand wins the toss

Toss Prediction: New Zealand will choose to bowl first

First innings score prediction: 170-180

Result prediction: India will win the match by 15-25 runs

Head to Head Record

Total matches played – 7, India won – 1, New Zealand won – 6, No Result/ Tied – 0

Having emerged victorious in the ODI series against the Kiwis, Team India will strive to prevent their perfect run from being ruined in this final match of the T20I series. Meanwhile, the Kane Williamson-led side will look to salvage their pride by taking at least one title home, thus ensuring the game sure is closely contested.

India

Virat Kohli is not known to experiment a great deal with his tried and tested team combination. As a result, we might expect to see the same XI take the field on Wednesday with the hope of repeating their match-winning performances from the first T20I. While Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan are likely to open the innings, Kohli will look to bat at his usual position of number 3, followed by Shreyas Iyer, MS Dhoni and all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the middle-order.

Youngster Mohammed Siraj, who had a forgettable debut in the second T20I match, is sure to seek redemption this time around. Besides him, the pace attack will be augmented by the dependable duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah. The spin department is most likely to consist of Axar Patel and Yuzvendra Chahal.

Predicted XI: Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, MS Dhoni (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand

After their resounding success in the previous match, the Black Caps will be hopeful of recreating their clinical performance. The opening pair of Martin Guptill and Colin Munro put up stellar performances in the second T20I and can be expected to walk out into the middle at the beginning of the New Zealand innings at Thiruvananthapuram. Following suit will be Williamson, Tom Bruce, wicketkeeper Glenn Phillips and Henry Nicholls.

Mitchell Santner, who has been exceptional throughout the series, will shoulder the spin requirements of his side, aided by Ish Sodhi. The pace attack will sport the lethal Trent Boult, supported by Colin de Grandhomme and part-timer, Munro.

Predicted XI: Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson (C), Tom Bruce, Glenn Phillips (wk), Henry Nicholls, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Trent Boult

The prediction is for India to win the match and seal the T20 series 2-1.

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