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The Indian cricket team has a 2-0 lead in the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand, Suryakumar and team will win the series by winning the third match. This match will be played at ACA Stadium (Barsapara) in Guwahati. India has won only 1 T20 match on this ground while facing defeat in 2. There is a possibility of rain in the city on the day of the match.
It remains to be seen whether Akshar Patel plays in Guwahati or not, who got injured in the very first match of the series. In his place, Kuldeep Yadav was included in the playing 11 in the second match. Jasprit Bumrah was also given rest, in whose place Harshit Rana played. Bumrah can be rested in the third T20 also. New Zealand had made 3 changes in the second match after the first defeat, yet the visiting team lost badly in Raipur. Now it is a do or die match for New Zealand in Guwahati, because by winning it, Team India will take an unassailable lead in the series.
T20 record of Barsapara Cricket Stadium
So far, the Indian cricket team has played 3 T20 matches at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, out of which it has won 1 and lost 2. In November 2023, Australia defeated India by 5 wickets on this ground. In 2022, India defeated South Africa by 16 runs. In the first match played on this ground, Australia defeated India by 4 wickets.
How will be the weather in Guwahati on Sunday?
India vs New Zealand 3rd T20 will be played in Guwahati on Sunday, January 25 from 7 pm onwards. There is a possibility of rain in the city on the day of the match, but there is nothing to worry for cricket lovers. Actually, according to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain between 6 to 9 am, that too 5 to 10 percent. There is little chance of rain in the evening. The temperature is likely to be 21 degrees Celsius at 6 pm on Sunday, which can go up to 17 degrees Celsius by 9 pm.
pitch report of barsapara stadium
The pitch of ACA Stadium is usually paved, here the batsmen get a lot of help. There is a pitch of red soil here. Dew occurs here in the evening, so winning the toss will be important for both the teams. Bowlers can get swing here. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first. A high scoring match can be seen here.