Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh shine as India beat West Indies in Indore to lead series 2-1
Abhishek blasted 69 off 30 balls and Arshdeep took 3 for 44 in a 432-run thriller. The five-match series ends in Bengaluru on October 17.
At a glance
- India made 223 all out and held West Indies to 209/7 to win the third T20I in Indore by 14 runs on October 11.
- Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 69 off 30 balls, including six fours and five sixes.
- Arshdeep Singh was Player of the Match with 3 for 44.
- India lead the five-match series 2-1; the final game is in Bengaluru on October 17.
India regained the lead in their T20 International series against West Indies with a 14-run win in a high-scoring third match in Indore on Sunday, October 11. A total of 432 runs were scored in 40 overs.
Abhishek sets the tone
Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 69 off just 30 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes, as India were bowled out for 223. Ishan Kishan added a quick 37 off 18, Tilak Varma made 28 off 16 before being run out, and Nitish Kumar Reddy (21) and Axar Patel (20) chipped in. For West Indies, Roston Chase took 2 for 38, while Shamar Springer and Shamar Joseph claimed two wickets each.
Arshdeep holds his nerve
Arshdeep Singh struck early, removing captain Shai Hope for 5 in the second over, and finished with 3 for 44 to earn Player of the Match. West Indies kept fighting: Shimron Hetmyer hit 43 off 26, Kamil Pooran 42 off 27 and Sherfane Rutherford 32 off 20, and Springer's late 35 not out off 11 balls made India sweat. Naman Dhir took 2 for 39 as West Indies finished on 209 for 7.
Series so far
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I, Oct 7 | Lucknow | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I, Oct 9 | Ranchi | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| 3rd T20I, Oct 11 | Indore | India won by 14 runs |
| 4th T20I, Oct 14 | Hyderabad | — |
| 5th T20I, Oct 17 | Bengaluru | — |
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to close out the series in the final two matches.
Questions people are asking
Who won the India vs West Indies 3rd T20I?
India won by 14 runs in Indore on October 11, 2026, scoring 223 and restricting West Indies to 209 for 7.
When is the last India vs West Indies T20I?
The fifth and final T20I is scheduled in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026, after the fourth match in Hyderabad on October 14.
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