India Vs West Indies Highlights, 3rd T20I: IND Hold Their Nerve To Clinch Thrilling 14-Run Victory

Welcome to our live coverage of the 3rd T20I match between India and the West Indies team in Indore! Get ready for an action-packed evening as the Men in Blue take the field. Stay tuned with us today for live scores, team updates, and all the ball-by-ball action right here.

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Shreyas Iyer (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir

Shai Hope (C & WK), Kamil Pooran, Amir Jangoo, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson, Shamar Springer

India are unlikely to make wholesale changes, especially with dew playing a significant role in the second T20I. However, Shivam Dube could make way for Nitish Kumar Reddy, with the CSK all-rounder yet to make a significant impact in the series.

The second T20I witnessed a thrilling run-fest as India posted a massive 249/5, powered by Sanju Samson’s 82. However, the West Indies chased down 250 in just 18.3 overs, with Shai Hope smashing a stunning century and Sherfane Rutherford contributing 84 off 37 balls to seal a memorable victory.

West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first.

West Indies (Playing XI): Shai Hope(w/c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

India (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are in the middle to get India’s innings underway, with Samson taking strike. Roston Chase has the new ball in hand as West Indies look for an early breakthrough. Can the Indian openers provide a flying start?

Sanju Samson departs early! Shamar Joseph strikes as India lose their first wicket with just seven runs on the board. Sanju looks to flick the full delivery over the infield but gets it off the bottom of the bat, mistiming the shot. Kamil Pooran takes the catch, and Samson walks back for 3 off 6 balls. India are 7/1 after 1.4 overs.

India are fighting back after Sanju Samson’s early dismissal! Abhishek Sharma has shifted gears with an explosive 21 off just nine deliveries, while Ishan Kishan is settling in at the other end. The third over brings 18 runs as India race to 29/1, putting pressure back on the West Indies bowlers.

India are off to a flying start despite losing Sanju Samson early! Abhishek Sharma is leading the charge with a blistering 38 off 15 balls, while Ishan Kishan has provided excellent support with 19 off nine deliveries. The fifth over yields 21 runs, including a wide, as India race to 66/1 and put the West Indies bowlers under immense pressure.

Abhishek Sharma is on fire! The Indian opener brings up his first half-century of the series in just 18 balls, continuing his brutal assault on the West Indies bowlers. Ishan Kishan is also keeping the momentum going with a quickfire 29 off 14 deliveries so far.

Roston Chase strikes again against Ishan Kishan! The off-spinner outsmarts the left-hander, who steps out of his crease and misses the delivery, allowing Shai Hope to complete a smart stumping. Kishan departs for a quickfire 37 off 18 balls, including six fours and a six. Chase has now dismissed him four times in T20 cricket. India are 115/2 after 8.2 overs.

India suffer another massive blow as Shamar Springer removes the dangerous Abhishek Sharma for 69 off just 30 balls. Looking to pull a short delivery, Abhishek gets a top edge that goes straight up, allowing Springer to complete a comfortable caught-and-bowled dismissal. India have now lost three wickets in the space of 10 balls for just nine runs. After a flying start, the hosts are suddenly under pressure, and reaching the 240-run mark will require a strong recovery.

India continue to slide as Gudakesh Motie removes Naman Dhir for 10 off just five balls! Looking to clear the long-off boundary, Dhir fails to get the desired connection and finds Shamar Springer in the deep. Motie celebrates his 50th T20I wicket as India lose their fifth wicket for 136. Nitish Kumar Reddy is off the mark, while Tilak Varma has plenty of work to do to steady the innings.

India lose another key batter as Keemo Paul dismisses Nitish Kumar Reddy for 21 off 14 balls. Reddy gets a faint touch while attempting to glance a harmless delivery down the leg side, and Shai Hope makes no mistake behind the stumps. It’s a fortunate breakthrough for West Indies, as Reddy was beginning to look dangerous with three boundaries. India slip to 169/6 in 14.2 overs, putting further pressure on the lower order.

A bizarre run-out leaves India seven down at 196 after 17 overs! Axar Patel and Tilak Varma thought they had found a boundary and attempted a second run, but Tilak was caught off guard while returning to the non-striker’s end. Gudakesh Motie collected the throw and completed the run-out as Tilak failed to make his ground. It’s a huge breakthrough for West Indies, who continue to claw their way back into the contest. Axar remains unbeaten on 17 off 10 balls, with Arshdeep Singh joining him at the crease.

India’s innings is falling apart in the closing overs! Axar Patel is run out for 20 after a terrible mix-up with Arshdeep Singh, with the former visibly frustrated as he walks back. Arshdeep briefly lifts the mood with a massive six over deep mid-wicket but then wastes a review and departs LBW to Shamar Springer for 11. Springer claims two wickets in the over as India slump to 210/9 after 19 overs, with just one over remaining.

India are bowled out for 223 in 20 overs after a dramatic final over! Prince Yadav provided a late spark with three boundaries, including a cheeky scoop and a top-edge for four, helping India add 13 runs. However, Shamar Joseph had the final say, bowling Mayank Yadav for a golden duck on the last ball. Shamar Springer and Joseph picked up two wickets each as West Indies restricted India to 223, setting themselves a target of 224 to win the third T20I.

Shai Hope and Kamil Pooran are in the middle as West Indies begin their chase of 224 against India. Mayank Yadav has the new ball and will look to generate early pace and bounce to put the visitors under pressure. Can India strike early and defend their total? The chase is underway!

West Indies suffered an early blow in their daunting 224-run chase when Arshdeep Singh struck in the powerplay to remove the dangerous Shai Hope for just 5. Displaying uncharacteristic aggression, Hope attempted a wild slog across the line to a length delivery that nipped back sharply, beating the bat to crash straight into middle stump. It marks the first time Arshdeep has dismissed Hope in T20 internationals, delivering a massive breakthrough for India by removing the visitors' in-form batter right at the start of the innings.

West Indies reached 54/1 at the end of the powerplay in pursuit of India's 224, riding their luck after Shimron Hetmyer was dropped at short third man by Abhishek Sharma off Mayank Yadav—who clocked a searing 151 kph. Hetmyer quickly found his rhythm alongside Kamil Pooran, striking a flurry of boundaries against Arshdeep Singh and Mayank, though India's sloppy fielding and wayward lines kept the pressure alive as the tourists finished the opening six overs well behind India's earlier 87/1 mark.

Naman Dhir struck a crucial blow for India by breaking Shimron Hetmyer's dangerous knock, bowling the left-hander for a blistering 43 off 26 balls. Hetmyer, who had been looking fluent with six fours and two sixes, went on the back foot to whip a flat length delivery that drifted in and zipped off the pitch, catching him completely by surprise. The ball clipped his back pad before crashing into the off-stump, sending a delighted Dhir celebrating and leaving the West Indies needing to regroup after losing their most threatening batter in the middle overs.

Axar Patel strikes as Rovman Powell departs for just five off seven balls! With pressure building on the West Indies chase, Powell looks to break free but fails to find the gap, handing Ishan Kishan a straightforward catch. The dismissal adds to the visitors' mounting concerns as Kamil Pooran struggles to get going at the other end. Powell walks back visibly frustrated after another crucial breakthrough for India. West Indies are 82/3 in 9.4 overs, and India are tightening their grip on the contest.

Naman Dhir provides a crucial breakthrough as Kamil Pooran departs for 42 off 27 balls! After smashing three sixes to keep West Indies in the hunt, Pooran fails to clear the boundary again and finds Arshdeep Singh in the deep. Dhir finishes an expensive over on a high, but India will be delighted to see the back of the dangerous batter. West Indies lose their fourth wicket at 105 after 11 overs, with Sherfane Rutherford now joining the crease.

West Indies are keeping their chase alive as Sherfane Rutherford and Quentin Sampson build a steady partnership! The duo adds 15 runs in the 15th over, with Rutherford on 23 off 13 balls and Sampson contributing 20 off 13. Mayank Yadav finishes his spell without a wicket, conceding 34 runs in four overs. West Indies reach 149/4 after 15 overs, but they still have plenty of work to do in the final five overs to chase down India's target of 224.

Nitish Kumar Reddy breaks the partnership as Quentin Sampson departs for 21 off 15 balls! Sampson looks to clear the boundary but fails to get enough elevation, sending the ball straight into Tilak Varma’s hands at long-off. India pick up a crucial breakthrough just when West Indies were building momentum. Sampson’s departure leaves Sherfane Rutherford with more responsibility in the final overs.

Arshdeep Singh is turning the game India’s way with a sensational double strike! First, Keemo Paul holes out to Tilak Varma for 10, and two balls later, Sherfane Rutherford is bowled by a pinpoint yorker for 32 off 20 deliveries. The Indian camp erupts as West Indies’ hopes of chasing 224 fade rapidly. Shamar Springer manages a boundary, but Arshdeep finishes the over with three wickets in his spell. West Indies are 176/7 after 18 overs, needing a miracle in the final two overs.

India seal a thrilling 14-run victory over West Indies in the third T20I! Shamar Springer launches a late assault with 35 off just 11 balls, but the target proves too steep for the visitors. Despite conceding 22 runs in the final over, Axar Patel and the Indian bowlers do enough to defend 223. Arshdeep Singh’s crucial double strike in the 18th over turns the game decisively in India’s favour. A strong comeback from the hosts after their defeat in the previous match!

India will take plenty of confidence from this victory, especially after their bowlers came under scrutiny following the previous defeat. The lack of dew worked in their favour, but credit must go to the bowlers for executing their plans under pressure. Arshdeep led the charge with crucial breakthroughs, while the late runs from Prince Yadav proved invaluable in the final equation. With the series now tilted 2-1 in India's favour, the focus shifts to the fourth T20I, where West Indies will look to bounce back and keep the contest alive.

See you on Wednesday for the 4th T20I.