India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I: The Final Battle for Supremacy

The series-deciding third T20 International between India and New Zealand is set to take place on Wednesday, February 1, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With the series tied at 1-1, this match is sure to be an exciting encounter, as both teams will be looking to secure the series win and claim their place as the top T20I side.

What will be the impact of the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and K L Rahul on India's young top order performance, consisting of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Rahul Tripathi, in the upcoming T20Is?

India's young top order, consisting of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, and Rahul Tripathi, will be under a lot of pressure to perform in the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and K L Rahul. These three players have not been able to make the most of their opportunities in the previous two T20Is, and will be eager to show their skills.

Kishan has struggled to find his rhythm since his double hundred in Bangladesh, while Gill has been troubled by the turning ball and has not been able to replicate his ODI form in the shortest format. Tripathi has also wasted chances that have come his way in the absence of regular number three Kohli.

How will the players handle another potentially turning pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium, considering the impact the surfaces have had in the series and the crucial role Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya played in the second T20I?

If it weren't for the performances of Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, India may have struggled to chase down the target in the second T20I. The surfaces in the series have attracted a lot of attention, and it remains to be seen if the players will be able to negotiate another turning track at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

The match is set to begin at 7 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 6.30 PM. It will be telecast live on the Star Sports network, and fans can also watch the live streaming on the Disney + Hotstar app.

India's squad for the third T20I includes Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Rahul Tripathi, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (captain), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Shivam Mavi, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Prithvi Shaw, and Umran Malik.

New Zealand's squad for the third T20I includes Finn Allen, Devon Conway (wicketkeeper), Mark Chapman, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (captain), Ish Sodhi, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson,, Dane Cleaver, Blair Tickner,  Henry Shipley,Michael Rippon and Ben Lister.

With both teams having talented players and a lot riding on the outcome of this match, fans can expect an exciting and closely contested battle. So, don't miss out on the action and tune in to watch India vs New Zealand 3rd T20I live on Wednesday!