India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the 3rd T20I to take a 2-1 lead in the series on Sunday, October 11. In the match, which took place at Holkar Stadium in Indore, India batted first and scored a massive 223 runs. West Indies could only manage 209/7 in their 20 overs.
Abhishek Sharma was once again the front-runner with the bat, while Arshdeep Singh was clinical with the ball. With the series now on the line in the next match, which will take place in Hyderabad, India will look to seal the five-match T20I series.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Key Details
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Key Details
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Information
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Match
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India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
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Series
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West Indies Tour of India, 2026
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Date
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October 11, 2026
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Day
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Sunday
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Venue
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Holkar Stadium
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City
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Indore
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Format
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T20I
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Toss
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West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl
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India Score
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223 all out in 20 overs
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West Indies Score
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209/7 in 20 overs
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Result
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India won by 14 runs
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Series Score
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India lead 2-1
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Player of the Match
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Arshdeep Singh
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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match Result
India won by 14 runs in the 3rd T20I in Indore to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
After winning the toss, West Indies captain Shai Hope opted to bowl first. India posted a massive total of 223 runs in 20 overs before being bowled out.
West Indies tried their best to chase the target but could only manage 209/7 in their allotted 20 overs, falling short by 14 runs.
Final Result
India won by 14 runs
India: 223 all out (20 overs)
West Indies: 209/7 (20 overs)
India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match Highlights
First Innings: India 223 All Out
India won the toss and elected to bat first. Abhishek Sharma led the innings from the front, scoring 69 runs off 30 deliveries, including 6 fours and 5 sixes. He was supported by Ishan Kishan, who scored 37 runs off 18 balls, and Tilak Varma, who contributed 28 runs off 16 balls.
A late fight from the lower order, particularly Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel, helped India cross the 220-run mark. Nitish scored 21 runs off 14 balls, while Axar added 20 runs off 14 deliveries.
For West Indies, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer picked up 2 wickets each.
Top India Batters
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Batter
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Runs
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Balls
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4s
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6s
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Abhishek Sharma
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69
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30
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6
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5
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Ishan Kishan
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37
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18
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6
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1
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Tilak Varma
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28
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16
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4
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0
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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21
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14
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3
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0
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Axar Patel
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20
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14
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2
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0
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Top West Indies Bowlers
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Bowler
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Overs
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Runs
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Wickets
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Roston Chase
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4
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38
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2
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Shamar Joseph
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4
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54
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2
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Shamar Springer
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4
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50
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2
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Keemo Paul
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4
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38
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1
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Gudakesh Motie
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4
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37
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1
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Second Innings: West Indies 209/7 in 20 Overs
West Indies began the chase with captain Shai Hope, who had scored a century in the previous match, departing early for just 5 runs.
Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer then put up a strong partnership, scoring 42 and 43 runs, respectively. However, both batters were dismissed before they could take West Indies closer to the target.
Sherfane Rutherford and Shamar Springer later put up a fight, with Rutherford scoring 32 runs off 20 balls and Springer remaining unbeaten on 35 off just 11 deliveries. Bbut it was not enough to take West Indies across the line.
For India, Arshdeep Singh picked up 3 wickets, while Naman Dhir took 2 wickets. Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy also claimed a wicket each.
Top West Indies Batters
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Batter
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Runs
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Balls
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4s
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6s
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Shimron Hetmyer
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43
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26
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6
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2
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Kamil Pooran
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42
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27
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3
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3
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Shamar Springer
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35*
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11
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2
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4
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Sherfane Rutherford
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32
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20
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2
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2
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Quentin Sampson
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21
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15
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1
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1
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Top India Bowlers
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Bowler
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Overs
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Runs
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Wickets
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Arshdeep Singh
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4
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44
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3
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Naman Dhir
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3
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39
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2
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Axar Patel
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3
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33
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1
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Nitish Kumar Reddy
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2
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19
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1
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Mayank Yadav
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4
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34
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0
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Prince Yadav
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4
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37
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0
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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Player of the Match
Player of the Match: Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh was awarded Player of the Match for his brilliant bowling while defending a total on a flat surface. Arshdeep picked up 3 crucial wickets in his 4 overs, including those of in-form batters Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford.
Despite giving away a few boundaries in the middle, Arshdeep maintained control and did not allow the West Indian batters to settle in and play big innings.