The India vs West Indies T20I series has already produced one win for each side, and the 3rd T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore could decide who takes control.
India opened with an eight-wicket win in Lucknow, with Shreyas Iyer finishing unbeaten on 102.
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In Ranchi, West Indies chased down a target of 250 in 18.3 overs to win by six wickets and level the series at 1-1. Shai Hope made 102 and Sherfane Rutherford added 84, after India had posted 249/5. It was the highest T20I chase in West Indies history.
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The action now moves to a ground that rewards big hitting. The boundaries at Holkar are short, and the four T20Is played here have produced an average first-innings score of just over 200. India have won three of those four games.
Conditions should also play a part. Indore has been dry and hot, with a high of 34°C on October 6, and similar weather is expected on Sunday. Dew could help the side chasing later in the evening.
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India lead the head-to-head record 21-11 from 33 T20Is, with one match ending in no result. The match starts at 7 p.m. IST.
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India vs. West Indies 3rd T20I: Live updates and toss result
West Indies batting updates
After 20 overs, West Indies are 209/7
India held off a furious late onslaught from West Indies to secure a tense 14-run victory in the third T20I in Indore. Chasing an imposing 224, the visitors were pegged back by disciplined spells from Arshdeep Singh and India’s spinners, slipping to deeper trouble despite aggressive cameos from Hetmyer and Pooran.
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After 15 overs, West Indies are 149/4
West Indies reached 149/4 at the 15-over mark, firmly locking themselves into a high-stakes battle as they chase India’s imposing 223. Despite losing regular wickets through the middle overs, the lower order has refused to back down.
Quentin Sampson (20* off 13) showcased pure Caribbean flair in the 15th over, lifting Mayank Yadav into the stands with a trademark pull. Partnered by Sherfane Rutherford, Sampson’s aggressive intent has kept the scoreboard moving rapidly.
After 10 overs, the West Indies are 84/3
India’s bowlers clawed their way back into the contest during the middle phase of the chase, halting West Indies’ early momentum at the Holkar Stadium. Though Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran had initially rattled the Indian attack with clean power-hitting, the introduction of spin brought immediate breakthroughs.
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Axar Patel tightened up his lengths and deceived Rovman Powell, inducing a catch off Ishan Kishan to leave the visitors three down. Sitting at 84/3, West Indies face a steep uphill battle, needing 140 runs from the final 10 overs at an asking rate touching 14 runs per over.
After 6 overs, the West Indies are 54/1
Chasing a daunting total on a batting-friendly Holkar Stadium pitch, the West Indies experienced an early jolt when Arshdeep Singh bowled Shai Hope with a sharp in-swinger in the second over. However, Shimron Hetmyer quickly turned the momentum back in the visitors’ favor.
Hetmyer launched Arshdeep for a massive 94-meter six over wide long-on and peppered the boundary ropes alongside Kamil Pooran. Despite the fiery pace of Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav, West Indies finished the Powerplay strongly at 54/1, needing 170 more runs from the remaining 14 overs.
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India batting updates
After 20 overs, India are 223/10
A chaotic final five-over phase brought a dramatic finish to India’s innings as the hosts were bowled out for 223 off the very last ball in Indore. India looked primed for a massive total past 240, but a series of comical dismissals and self-inflicted mistakes saw them lose four wickets for 27 runs in the death overs.
After 15 overs, India are 174/6
India’s middle-order counter-attack maintained a healthy run rate despite West Indies chipping away with regular wickets to keep the contest balanced. Gudakesh Motie got the ball rolling post-drinks by removing Naman Dhir (10), leaving India wobbling at 136/5.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Tilak Varma (22*) then launched a fiery counter-punch, taking full advantage of Shamar Joseph’s raw pace to plunder 18 runs from the 13th over. But Keemo Paul quickly provided a vital breakthrough in the 15th over by dismissing Reddy caught behind off a leg-side glance. With Axar Patel joining Tilak for the death overs, India will look for a strong flourish on a small Indore surface.
After 10 overs, India are 125/4
West Indies staged a remarkable fightback in the post-Powerplay phase, striking with regular intervals to peg India back to 125/4 at the halfway mark. Despite Abhishek Sharma’s scintillating 30-ball 69 lighting up the early stages, the visitors’ bowling unit tightened the screws through clever pace variations and disciplined spin.
Roston Chase triggered the slide in the 9th over by trapping Ishan Kishan (37) stumped and dismissing the newly arrived captain, Shreyas Iyer, lbw for just 1. Shamar Springer then dealt the killer blow right before the drinks break, getting Abhishek to top-edge a pull shot straight back to him.
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After 6 overs, India are 87/1
India unleashed absolute carnage in the Powerplay at the Holkar Stadium, storming to 87/1 after being put in to bat by the West Indies. Shamar Joseph provided an early spark for the visitors by removing Sanju Samson for 3, but the breakthrough only opened the floodgates for an extraordinary display of power-hitting.
Abhishek Sharma took complete charge of the innings, targeting the short boundaries with surgical precision. He launched Shamar Springer for two consecutive sixes in the 5th over to cross 2,000 T20I runs, before raising a magnificent 18-ball fifty with a pull off Joseph in the 6th
Toss result
The West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first.
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India vs. West Indies 3rd T20I: Playing XI
India playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav
West Indies playing XI: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie
India vs. West Indies 3rd T20I: Win percentage
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Team |
Win probability |
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IND |
100% |
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WI |
0% |
India vs. West Indies 3rd T20I: Betting odds
India are the favourites to win this match at 1.30, while the odds for West Indies to win are 3.60.
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* Odds are indicative based on current market pricing and subject to change closer to the toss.