India Edge West Indies by 14 Runs in Thrilling 3rd T20I at Indore

On a balmy Sunday evening at Holkar Stadium, Indore, India managed to pull off a narrow 14‑run win over the West Indies, taking a 2‑1 advantage in the five‑match T20 series. The pitch, often generous to batters, promised fireworks – and the first 10 overs delivered just that.

Young firebrand Abhishek Sharma lit up the middle with a blistering 69 off just 30 deliveries, peppering the boundary with six fours and five towering sixes. Supporting knocks came from Ishan Kishan (37) and Tilak Varma (28), pushing India to a formidable 223 for all out in their allotted 20 overs.

The West Indies reply was anything but a stroll. Roston Chase tried to anchor the chase, while Shamar Springer and Shamar Joseph each snagged two wickets, keeping the Indian bowlers honest. Shimron Hetmyer (43) and Kamil Pooran (42) tried to keep the scoreboard ticking, but the required run‑rate kept climbing.

In the end, the Caribbean side fell short at 209 for 7. Shamar Springer remained unbeaten on 35, but it wasn’t enough. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, finishing with figures of 3 for 44 and earning the Player‑of‑the‑Match award. Naman Dhir, Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributed wickets, turning the tide when the pressure mounted.

Captain Shreyas Iyer praised his bowlers for their confidence and highlighted Abhishek’s explosive start as a game‑changer. He also lauded Ishan Kishan’s aggressive intent and Prince Yadav’s cameo in the final over, which added those crucial extra runs.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope admitted that a handful of missed moments – especially early wickets in the powerplay – cost them dearly. He commended India’s disciplined bowling and noted how the dry conditions helped the ball reverse, making life harder for the Caribbean batters.

As the teams pack up for the fourth T20 in Hyderabad on October 14, the series is very much alive. The West Indies will need a win to stay in contention, while India will look to build on the momentum created by a night of big hits and disciplined bowling.