India Defeats West Indies by 14 Runs in Third T20I, Takes 2-1 Series Lead
India secured a 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20 International match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, 2026. India, batting first, scored 223 runs, while West Indies managed 209 runs in response. This win gives India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 69 runs and Arshdeep Singh taking three wickets.
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What Happened
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20 International of a five-match series held at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, 2026. India scored 223 runs, losing all wickets in 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma top-scoring with 69 runs off 30 balls. West Indies, in reply, made 209 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs. Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his three wickets.
West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first. India's innings saw a 108-run partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, despite a middle-order collapse. For West Indies, Shimron Hetmyer scored 43 runs and Kamil Pooran made 42. This victory gives India a 2-1 lead in the series, following their win in the first T20I and West Indies' win in the second.
Key Facts
- India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20 International match.The Hindu
- The match took place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, 2026.From research
- India scored 223 runs, losing all their wickets in 20 overs.Dharitri
- West Indies managed 209 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs.From research
- Abhishek Sharma was the top scorer for India with 69 runs off 30 balls.DharitriThe Hindu
- Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for taking three wickets for 44 runs.The Hindu
- India now leads the five-match T20I series 2-1.The Hindu
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