IND vs ENG: Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report and Records for India vs England 3rd T20I in Rajkot

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India will lock horns with England in the 3rd match of the five-match T20I series on Tuesday, January 28 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

India has started the series strongly, winning the first two matches and taking a 2-0 lead. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will aim to secure the series with another win in the third game. On the other hand, England, led by Jos Buttler, is struggling after back-to-back losses. They will be eager to bounce back and register their first win of the series.

Pitch Report

The Rajkot pitch is known to favor batters, offering good bounce and carry. Scores above 170 have often been seen here, making it a paradise for stroke players. Pacers might look to use variations such as slower balls and cutters to keep the batters guessing. As the match progresses, spinners could come into play with turn and bounce available on the surface.

Toss Strategy

The Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot has hosted five T20Is so far. Out of these, three matches have been won by teams batting first, while the chasing teams have won two. Although the stats do not show a clear trend, dew might encourage captains to bowl first after winning the toss.

T20I Stats and Records at Rajkot

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