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England vs India, ENG vs IND 2026, Today Match Prediction
ENG vs IND Win Probability
Toss Winner - India won the toss and choose to bowl first
England beat India by 125 runs
In the last T20I at Trent Bridge between these sides in July 2022, England posted 215/7 and won by 17 runs.
- Trent Bridge has hosted 14 T20Is, with teams batting first winning 8 times.
- Abhishek Sharma has amassed 102 runs in this series with a blistering strike rate of 212.50.
- England's breakout middle-order force Jacob Bethell turned heads in the previous fixture, hammering a majestic 76 off just 46 balls to steer his side home under intense pressure.
England are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | India tour of England, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham, United Kingdom, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
| Weather: | 26.2°C|Partly Cloudy |
ENG vs IND Live Prediction
ENG vs IND Match Prediction & Analysis
England and India head to Trent Bridge for a massive third T20I on Tuesday, July 7, with plenty riding on the contest. The opening game in Chester-le-Street was washed out without a result, but England took control of the series at Old Trafford after chasing down 191 to seal a four-wicket win. That victory has given the hosts a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, while India have work to do heading into this fixture. The visitors must improve their bowling lengths and bounce back quickly on one of the United Kingdom's best batting venues if they are to draw level in the series.
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England Preview
England head to Nottingham full of confidence after an impressive win in Manchester. Chasing down a target above 190 was another reminder of the depth in their T20 side. Despite losing both Phil Salt and captain Jos Buttler for ducks, the batting unit stayed calm, rebuilt the innings, and completed the chase without losing control. Backed by a vocal home crowd, England will aim to make full use of Trent Bridge's quick outfield and move one step closer to sealing the series.
Jacob Bethell was the standout performer in the last game, smashing 76 from 46 balls with five sixes in a superb knock. Harry Brook then took the game away from India with a blistering 39 off only 15 deliveries, attacking the spinners at every opportunity.
Sam Curran starred with the ball after picking up 3/33, while Jofra Archer adds genuine pace to the attack. Adil Rashid offers control through the middle overs, and Tom Banton chipped in with a useful 39 at the top of the order.
England have depth in both departments and will be confident of extending their lead at Trent Bridge.
Key Players: Jacob Bethell, Philip Salt, Adil Rashid
England Predicted Playing XI:
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler(w), Harry Brook(c), Jacob Bethell, Tom Banton, Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer, Josh Tongue
England Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of England, 2026
England Actual Playing XI:
Harry Brook, Will Jacks, Jacob Bethell, Liam Dawson, Sam Curran, Philip Salt, Jos Buttler, Tom Banton, Josh Tongue, Adil Rashid, Jofra Archer
India Preview
India head into the Nottingham clash with several areas needing attention before this important third T20I. Their positive approach with the bat worked well in the second game, helping them post a competitive 190/7, but Shreyas Iyer's bowling attack failed to slow England once the early movement disappeared. With very little time between matches, the young Indian squad must react quickly, improve their execution, and produce a much better bowling display before the series moves further out of their reach.
India's batting has looked dangerous at the top of the order. Abhishek Sharma set the tone with an entertaining 43 from only 24 balls, scoring at an impressive strike rate of 179.17. Wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan played an equally important hand with a composed 49, while captain Shreyas Iyer looked fluent throughout his 37 from just 22 deliveries. There is also plenty of excitement around 15-year-old debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who gave a glimpse of his talent by launching two towering sixes during his lively 14-run cameo.
The bowling unit, however, needs a stronger response. Arshdeep Singh fought hard to finish with figures of 3/40, but Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakaravarthy proved expensive. Axar Patel was India's best performer, keeping things tight and conceding only 20 runs across his full four-over spell.
Key Players: Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan Kishan
India Predicted Playing XI:
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi/Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
India Key Players From Previous Game Of India tour of England, 2026
India Actual Playing XI:
Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Prince Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Nottingham on Tuesday evening is for partly cloudy skies with a temperature of 17-19°C, humidity at 65-75 per cent and light south-westerly winds. There is a chance of light drizzle, but a full 20-over contest is expected.
ENG vs IND Pitch Report
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Trent Bridge has earned a reputation as one of England's better batting venues in T20 cricket. The average first-innings score in T20Is stands at 166, but recent matches suggest batters have enjoyed far greater success, with first-innings totals of 175, 215 and 232 in the last three games. Four of the 14 T20Is played here have produced scores above 190, highlighting the venue's scoring potential.
While teams batting first hold a slight 8-6 advantage, chasing remains very much possible, as shown by New Zealand's successful pursuit of 176 in 2023. Unless there is significant assistance for the seamers early on, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
Toss: To Bat
Winning the toss at Trent Bridge comes with a heavy statistical inclination toward batting first, with teams setting a target emerging victorious in 8 out of the 14 T20Is played here. Captains prefer to put runs on the board to let scoreboard pressure do the heavy lifting on a pitch that rarely slows down.
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Winning Prediction
India have an explosive batting line-up that is well suited to the short boundaries and reliable bounce at Trent Bridge. England, however, look like the more settled side in familiar conditions. Their powerful middle order, driven by the outstanding form of Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook, along with a bowling attack that combines Jofra Archer's raw pace and Adil Rashid's quality spin, gives the hosts a slight advantage. Another high-scoring contest could be on the cards, with England just doing enough to seal the win.
England are our picks for the winners of this match.
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