India and New Zealand meet in the third T20I at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on 25 January 2026, with India in control of the series and New Zealand looking to stay alive in the five-match contest.
India is set to play New Zealand in the third T20I of their 2026 series at Guwahati’s ACA Barsapara Stadium. With India leading after the first two games, the final match is being positioned as a chance to complete a dominant series and build momentum.
India’s U19 team stayed unbeaten in the group stage after a seven-wicket (DLS) win over New Zealand, led by captain Ayush Mhatre’s explosive half-century. With dominant bowling and a swift chase, India entered the Super Six with momentum and clear signs of depth across departments.
A former Bangladesh Cricket Board secretary criticised the decision to withdraw from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, warning it damages Bangladesh cricket and noting Scotland was named as replacement after the ICC rejected venue-shift demands.
The ICC has announced Scotland will replace Bangladesh in next month’s men’s T20 World Cup after Bangladesh declined to travel to India and sought a venue change. The governing body said it followed its processes to identify the next eligible replacement team.