Ticket sales for the third men’s T20I between India and New Zealand, scheduled to be held at the ACA Stadium on January 25, will commence on Thursday, as announced by the Assam Cricket Association (ACA).
Ticket Availability and Pricing
“Tickets will be available exclusively through BookMyShow (BMS) starting from 4:00 PM. Upon successful booking, spectators will receive an M-ticket, facilitating smooth and hassle-free entry into the stadium,” stated ACA CEO Pritam Mahanta. He further mentioned that ticket prices have been set affordably to enable maximum cricket lovers to enjoy the match. Ticket rates for students are set at Rs 500, while other categories of stands are priced from Rs 1,000 onwards.
Invitation to Cricket Fans
“The Assam Cricket Association extends a warm invitation to cricket lovers to be part of this highly anticipated international match, as Guwahati once again takes centre stage on the global cricketing map, promising an atmosphere filled with passion, pride, and world-class cricketing action,” added Mahanta.
Historical Context
In 2025, the ACA Stadium was one of the venues for the Women’s ODI World Cup and hosted its first-ever Test match, where the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas defeated India by 408 runs.
Series Overview
The match in Guwahati is part of a five-match T20I series between India and New Zealand, serving as the final leg of preparation for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. This marquee tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8.
The T20Is will kick off with the series opener on January 21 in Nagpur, with Raipur, Visakhapatnam, and Thiruvananthapuram also serving as venues alongside Guwahati.
Team Squads
India will be led by Suryakumar Yadav and will include players such as Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, and Varun Chakaravarthy, among others.
New Zealand will be captained by Mitchell Santner, featuring players like Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, and Ish Sodhi.