Published on: Jul 6, 2026 10:00 pm IST | Updated on: Jul 6, 2026 12:17 pm IST
The hosts have drawn first blood in the 5-match T20I series against Team India. After a rain-abandoned opening game at Chester-le-Street, England secured a convincing win at Emirates Old Trafford in the second game by 4 wickets to go 1-0 up in the series. The two teams will now lock horns at the iconic Trent Bridge in Nottingham in the third game of the series, set to be played on July 7. A win here for England will ensure that they won’t lose the series. Meanwhile, Team India would want to make the most of this game and register a victory to keep the series open for all possibilities. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 3rd T20I, ENG vs IND at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Manchester saw England had the last laugh. They were never outfoxed in the game by Indians, despite the latter posting a daunting total of 190 on the board. India’s morale has taken a downward spiral as the reigning world champions have lost three out of three games ever since winning the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad. With confidence not being their best of friends in recent times, expect the hosts to have the win probability meter leaning in their favor. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 3rd T20I, ENG vs IND at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
ENG: 50% win chance IND: 40% win chance
Vaibhav made history in the last game by becoming the youngest-ever debutant in Indian cricket. However, he could only score 14 runs in his debut innings. All eyes would be on him to deliver goods in his second opportunity.
Bethell in his last two innings against India in the shortest format of the game has scored a ton and a fifty. He seems to be in impeccable form against the Indians and would like to continue from where he left in Manchester.
The Indian opener scored a fifty in the first game followed by a quickfire 43 off 24 deliveries in the second fixture. Abhishek seems to be the man in form for the Indians, and a lot would depend on his shoulders.
The English skipper has scored 274 runs in his last 10 innings at an average of 30 and striking close to 170. Brook will remain a key prospect in the middle order for the hosts.
Check out our prediction for the ENG vs IND 3rd T20I at Trent Bridge, Nottingham.
Shreyas Iyer’s tenure as India’s T20I captain has begun in the most difficult fashion, with the team suffering three consecutive defeats immediately after being crowned T20 world champions. The losses have dented morale and placed the side under immense pressure to deliver.
In the last outing, India posted a competitive 190 runs, but the bowling unit faltered badly. The pace trio of Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and the spin pair of Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy failed to defend the total, conceding boundaries at crucial junctures. The lone bright spot was Axar Patel, who bowled with remarkable control, returning figures of 1 for 20 in 4 overs, maintaining an economy of just five runs per over.
As the teams head to Nottingham for the third T20I, India’s desperation for a win is palpable. The batters must build on their scoring momentum, while the bowlers need to rediscover discipline and consistency. With the series slipping away, this contest offers India a chance to regroup, restore confidence, and prove that their world champion tag still carries weight.
Having secured victory in the previous fixture, England enter the third T20I against India at Trent Bridge, Nottingham brimming with confidence. With the series delicately poised at 1–0 after two games, the hosts now have the opportunity to press home their advantage and go for the kill in this five‑match contest.
England’s batting strength lies in the aggressive stroke play of Phil Salt and Harry Brook, both capable of dismantling attacks with fearless hitting. Youngster Jacob Bethell adds depth to the middle order, providing stability alongside firepower. On the bowling front, the return of Jofra Archer has given England a cutting edge with pace and bounce, while Adil Rashid’s guile with the ball remains a constant threat in the middle overs.
With momentum on their side and home conditions favoring their style of play, England will look to seize control of the series. A win at Nottingham would not only put them 2–0 up but also leave India under immense pressure to stage a comeback. The stage is set for England to assert dominance and underline their credentials as one of the most formidable T20 outfits. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 26 IND won: 13 ENG won: 12 No Result: 1 Tied: 0 RECENT form INDIA: W L L NR L RECENT form ENGLAND: W W L NR W
In 25 games played between the two sides, India have a slight upper hand as they have won 13 games, whereas England have 11 wins to their name. The last game was the first-ever no-result fixture between the two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., England vs India, fare in the 3rd T20I? Let’s take a look.
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson/Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi/Prince Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Philip Salt, Jos Buttler (WK), Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Tom Banton, Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jofra Archer, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid, Josh Tongue/Luke Wood
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 3rd T20I match between England and India at Trent Bridge, Nottingham:
With Trent Bridge’s flat pitch favoring batters and swing likely only in the early overs, the toss winner should bat first. Setting a target around 175–185 could prove decisive, as chasing under evening conditions may allow bowlers to exploit movement and build pressure.
The 2nd T20I match of the India tour of England will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app. TV streaming for this series will be available on Sony Sports Channels 1 in English, 3 in Hindi, and 4 in regional languages.
The English team has been terrific in both games so far in this series. Despite a washout in the second innings of the first game, England was seemingly in command and could have chased the target. They did it in the second game and have their tails up heading into the third fixture of the series. Therefore, as per our prediction, the hosts, England, are expected to win the ENG vs IND 3rd T20I match at Trent Bridge in Nottingham.