England and India will meet in the third T20I of the five-match series at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on July 7. England carry a 1-0 lead into the contest after a four-wicket victory in Manchester, while India will be determined to level the series and keep the battle alive.
Match Details
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Date: July 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM IST, 9:30 PM PST, 4:30 PM GMT
Team Overviews
England head into the third T20I with confidence after taking the lead in the series. The opening match in Chester-le-Street ended without a result because of rain, but the hosts seized their opportunity in Manchester with a composed run chase. After reducing India to a defendable total despite an aggressive start, England chased down 191 with four wickets in hand and an over to spare.
Harry Brook’s counterattacking innings shifted the momentum after England lost both openers in the very first over. Jacob Bethell then produced a mature unbeaten 76 from 46 deliveries to guide the hosts to victory and put them within touching distance of taking firm control of the series. Another win at Trent Bridge would give England a commanding 2-0 advantage with only two matches remaining.
India showed encouraging signs despite the defeat. Abhishek Sharma continued his outstanding form at the top of the order, while captain Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma all made useful contributions to help the visitors post 190/7. India’s bowlers also made an ideal start by dismissing both England openers in the first over, but they failed to maintain that pressure through the middle overs.
One of the major talking points from the second T20I was the international debut of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. The highly rated youngster managed 14 runs from 10 balls and will look to make a bigger impact if he retains his place in the playing XI.
Key Players
Abhishek Sharma has been India’s standout performer in the series. The explosive opener has scored 102 runs across the first two matches at a strike rate exceeding 200, providing India with rapid starts on both occasions. If he can convert another aggressive powerplay into a substantial innings, India will significantly strengthen their chances.
Captain Shreyas Iyer will once again be responsible for anchoring the middle order and leading India’s response after the defeat in Manchester.
For England, Jacob Bethell enters the match with tremendous confidence after his match-winning unbeaten 76 in the previous game. His composure under pressure highlighted his growing importance in England’s batting lineup.
Sam Curran is expected to be England’s key bowler after an outstanding spell in the second T20I. The left-arm all-rounder claimed 3 for 33, dismissing Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube to halt India’s momentum during the middle overs.
Head-to-Head Record
England and India have faced each other 32 times in T20 Internationals.
Matches Played: 32
England Won: 13
India Won: 18
No Result: 1
First-ever Fixture: September 19, 2007 (India won)
Most Recent Fixture: July 4, 2026 (England won)
India continue to lead the overall head-to-head record, although England have narrowed the gap with their latest victory.
Pitch Report
Trent Bridge is expected to offer a good batting surface with consistent bounce and relatively short boundaries, making stroke play easier than in some other English venues. The pitch used for the recent Test match showed signs of wear over five days, but the fresh T20 surface is expected to be less abrasive.
Fast bowlers may receive some movement with the new ball during the evening, while spinners could find occasional grip from the dry surface. However, the reliable bounce should allow batters to play their shots confidently once they settle.
A high-scoring contest appears likely if the top-order batters capitalize on the favorable conditions.
Probable Playing XIs
England (Captain: Harry Brook): Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (wk), Harry Brook (c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue.
India (Captain: Shreyas Iyer): Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Live Streaming and Broadcast
India: Sony Sports Network channels on television and JioHotstar app and website for live streaming.
Pakistan: Official broadcast details have not been specified in the available match information.
United Kingdom: Sky Sports is expected to televise the series, while Sky Go and NOW are expected to provide live streaming.
Australia: Official broadcast details have not been specified in the available match information.
Global Viewers: JioHotstar app and website are listed as the official streaming platforms in the available match information for India, subject to regional availability.
Probable Match Scenarios
If England bat first, they are projected to score between 190 and 210, with an expected powerplay score of 50 to 65. Their middle order has shown the ability to accelerate after cautious starts, making them dangerous throughout the innings.
India are projected to score between 195 and 220 if they bat first, with a powerplay return of 55 to 70. Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive starts have been a defining feature of the series, and the visitors will hope their middle order can convert those starts into a match-winning total.
With the pitch expected to favor batting, whichever team controls the middle overs through disciplined bowling and smart field placements could gain the decisive advantage.
Match Prediction
England hold the momentum after their impressive chase in Manchester and will enter the third T20I with confidence. Their batting lineup has delivered under pressure, while the bowling attack successfully contained India’s explosive start in the previous match.
India have shown enough promise with the bat but need stronger performances from the middle order and greater consistency with the ball during the middle overs. Their ability to bounce back quickly will be tested against a confident England side.
Another closely contested encounter is expected, with both teams possessing explosive batting lineups and quality bowling attacks. England have the advantage of home conditions and recent momentum, but India have the firepower to level the series if they produce a complete performance. England remain slight favourites to extend their lead to 2-0, although India are capable of turning the series around with an improved all-round display.
