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IND vs ENG Dream11 Prediction: 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices For 3rd T20I



Tilak Varma played a scintillating match-winning knock against England in the 2nd T20I [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]Tilak Varma played a scintillating match-winning knock against England in the 2nd T20I [Source: @mufaddal_vohra/X.com]

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India has already bagged a convincing 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series between England. The hosts are set to clash with England again for the 3rd T20I at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Saurashtra. The match is scheduled for January 28 and will commence at 7:00 PM IST.

India

India head into the 3rd T20I against England riding high on momentum, having clinched a thrilling two-wicket win in Chennai to take a 2-0 series lead. The hosts showcased resilience in the chase, spearheaded by Tilak Varma’s masterclass. Despite collapsing to 78/5, India’s lower order, Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh, provided vital support to Varma, proving their depth in crunch moments.

The spin-heavy attack, led by Axar Patel (2/25) and Varun Chakaravarthy (2/28), stifled England early, but India’s top-order frailty in the 2nd T20I remains a concern. With a potential series-winning match on the line, Suryakumar and Co. will aim to bag the 3rd T20I.

England

England’s Jos Buttler (45 off 30) anchored a faltering innings in the 2nd T20I as they came to bat first, while debutant Brydon Carse (31 off 17 with the bat, and 3/38 with the ball, emerged as a revelation, injecting firepower late. Their pace attack, led by Mark Wood and Reece Topley, exploited Chennai’s variable bounce to reduce India to 19/2 early, but Jofra Archer’s expensive spell (0/60) and middle-order collapses exposed vulnerabilities.

Adil Rashid and Liam Livingstone kept things tight, but England’s inability to break the Varma-Bishnoi partnership at the end proved costly. For the 3rd T20I, Buttler’s side must address their death-bowling woes and find consistency from their bowlers to keep the series alive.

Niranjan Shah Stadium, Saurashtra- Pitch Report For IND vs ENG 3rd T20I

The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Saurashtra has seen 3 T20I games being played so far which favoured the batters largely. It is usually a high-scoring pitch that aids both spinners and pacers equally.

With a history of teams batting first, winning on this track and an average 1st innings score of 189, it is likely that the team winning the toss will opt to bat first and make the most use of the early conditions to put up a challenging total.

Top 3 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices For IND vs ENG 3rd T20I

1. Tilak Varma

Tilak Varma has been a sensation in the 2nd T20I and there has been no stopping him as he continues his unbeaten streak of runs in international T20Is. After the blistering 72-run match-winning knock, Varma will be riding high with confidence and can help India bag another win in the 3rd T20I. With a strike rate of 156.07 in T20Is, he is an explosive batter who can help gain fantasy points rapidly and can be a great choice for captain or vice-captain in a fantasy team.

2. Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma did in the 1st T20I, what Tilak Varma did in the second match. With an explosive 79 off 34 in the first match, Abhishek Sharma also bagged a wicket against England. Though he didn't perform well in the second match, a big chase or team India batting first can likely see the top-order batter find his footing on the crease and score big. He is reliable with the bat and if he finds his rhythm on the crease, he might help gain massive fantasy points being a captain or vice-captain in fantasy teams.

3. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler has been the only consistent and dependable batter of England's lot. He scored 45 off 30 in the 2nd T20I and notched a 68 off 44 in the previous match. Buttler is consistent and can anchor innings while staying at the crease for long. Hence, his consistency and reliability with the bat make him a valuable choice as a captain or vice-captain on fantasy teams.