The Barsapara Cricket Stadium at Guwahati will witness another high-octane clash as India take on New Zealand in the third and final T20I of the series on Sunday, January 25, 2026. With India already dominating the first two matches, the hosts are eyeing a clean sweep ahead of their World Cup title defence next month.
India’s batting unit has been in irresistible form.
Abhishek Sharma continues his purple patch, Rinku Singh has slotted seamlessly back into his finishing role, and Suryakumar Yadav finally translated his training ground brilliance into a match-winning knock in Raipur. Even Ishan Kishan, who blazed away in the second T20I, may not be a guaranteed starter when the World Cup arrives – a testament to India’s enviable batting depth.
New Zealand, meanwhile, has struggled to keep pace. Despite posting competitive totals, their bowlers have been unable to contain India’s aggressive batting. Skipper Mitchell Santner admitted his side needs to “go harder” and aim beyond 200 runs, acknowledging that even scores of 210 may not be enough against India’s batting firepower.
 Live Telecast & Streaming Details
The India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I will be broadcast live in India on Star Sports Network channels. Fans can tune in to Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, and regional language channels for complete coverage.
For digital viewers, live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar website and the Hotstar mobile app
UNSTOPPABLE 🇮🇳 eye a 9th consecutive T20I series win! 👀 #TeamIndia aim to extend their unbeaten run as they gear up to defeat history at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026! 🔥#INDvNZ | 3rd T20I 👉 SUN, 25th JAN, 6 PM pic.twitter.com/ZUxvKcVUyr
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) January 25, 2026
Team News
India:
Axar Patel is likely to return if fit, alongside Jasprit Bumrah. Probable XI includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel/Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah/Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakaravarthy.
New Zealand:
Kyle Jamieson may replace Zakary Foulkes after the Raipur defeat. Probable XI features Tim Seifert, Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, and Jacob Duffy.
India boasts a staggering 42-5 win-loss record in T20Is since January 2024. New Zealand have not won a single T20I against India, England, or Australia since the 2024 World Cup.
Shivam Dube has quietly emerged as India’s fourth-highest wicket-taker since the Asia Cup 2025.
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