After two jaw-dropping battles between India and England, both teams’ caravan moves to Rajkot for the 3rd T20I of the 5-match T20I series. India will look forward to maintain the momentum whereas, England would look to bounce back.
What is Rajkot’s Weather?
There are no rain interruptions expected during the third T20I, which is set to begin at 7 pm IST. The weather is forecast to be clear, with temperatures ranging from 22 to 27 degrees Celsius.
According to AccuWeather, the air quality will be fair. The PM10 level is predicted to be 114 micrograms per cubic meter, while the PM2.5 level will be around 58 micrograms per cubic meter, suggesting good visibility—much better than in Kolkata.
Pitch Type Of Rajkot?
As for the on-field conditions, Rajkot is likely to provide a batting-friendly pitch. The Niranjan Shah Stadium hosted a high-scoring encounter in 2023, which was also the most recent T20I at the venue. India, led by a century from Suryakumar Yadav, posted a total of 228/5 in their 20 overs.
The pitch offered support for both spin and pace, as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 137 in just 16.5 overs, with Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya taking five wickets between them.
