The third match of the five-match T20I series between India and England is set to take place at Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Tuesday, January 28. Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, has already won the first two matches and will be aiming for a hat-trick of wins to secure an unassailable lead in the series. On the other hand, England will be looking to win this game and stay alive in the contest.
In the previous T20I held in Chennai, England put up a strong fight, but Tilak Varma’s resilient innings helped India secure a thrilling 2-wicket victory. Now, let’s take a closer look at the pitch report for Niranjan Shah Stadium.
India vs England 3rd T20, Rajkot Pitch Report
The pitch at Niranjan Shah Stadium has historically favored batters. The surface offers good bounce, allowing the ball to come onto the bat nicely, which results in high-scoring encounters. Teams batting first have often had the advantage as they can set a big target and put pressure on the opposition.
Chasing a target at this venue can be a bit tricky since conditions tend to become more challenging as the game progresses. The flat pitch initially benefits batters, but as the match goes on, it starts to change in nature. Hence, the toss will play a crucial role, and the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.
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Niranjan Shah Stadium Stats
- Total Matches Played: 5
- Matches Won Batting First: 3 (60.00%)
- Matches Won Bowling First: 2 (40.00%)
- Matches Won After Winning Toss: 4 (80.00%)
- Matches Won After Losing Toss: 1 (20.00%)
- Highest Total: 228
- Lowest Total: 87
- Highest Successful Chase: 202
- Average Runs per Wicket: 28.53
- Average Runs per Over: 8.91
- Average First Innings Score: 189
India vs England Head-to-Head
So far, India and England have faced each other in 26 T20I matches. India leads the head-to-head battle with 15 wins, while England has won 11 matches.
With the series on the line, the upcoming match promises to be an exciting contest between these two competitive sides.