India Beat West Indies by 14 Runs in Third T20I to Take 2-1 Series Lead

India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, 2026. After posting 223 runs, India restricted the visitors to 209/7, securing a 2-1 advantage in the five-match series.

The India vs West Indies match featured an impressive 69 from Abhishek Sharma and a three-wicket performance from Arshdeep Singh. Despite a strong batting response from West Indies, India defended their total to recover from their previous defeat in Ranchi.

India vs West Indies Third T20I Match Summary

Match Details	Information
Match	Third T20I
Date	October 11, 2026
Venue	Holkar Stadium, Indore
India Score	223 all out (20 overs)
West Indies Score	209/7 (20 overs)
Result	India won by 14 runs
India’s Top Scorer	Abhishek Sharma – 69 (30 balls)
Best Bowling Figures	Arshdeep Singh – 3/44
Player of the Match	Arshdeep Singh
Series Standing	India lead 2-1

Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan Give India a Strong Start

West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to field first.

India lost Sanju Samson early for three runs, but Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan quickly shifted the momentum.

The pair added 108 runs from just 40 deliveries for the second wicket. Abhishek scored 69 off 30 balls, including six fours and five sixes, while Kishan contributed 37 from 18 deliveries.

Abhishek reached his half-century in just 18 balls, helping India establish a strong platform.

However, West Indies regained control when Roston Chase dismissed Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer in the ninth over.

Abhishek was also dismissed shortly afterwards, leaving India needing contributions from their middle order.

Middle-Order Contributions Help India Reach 223

Following the quick wickets, Tilak Varma scored 28 runs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 21.

Axar Patel added 20 runs, and Prince Yadav remained unbeaten on 13 from six deliveries.

Despite losing wickets regularly during the second half of the innings, India managed to reach 223.

Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer claimed two wickets each for West Indies.

The visitors needed 224 runs to win, setting up another high-scoring contest between the two teams.

West Indies Fight Back Through Hetmyer and Pooran

West Indies began their chase with an early setback as Arshdeep Singh dismissed captain Shai Hope for five in the second over.

Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran then put India under pressure with an attacking 60-run partnership.

Hetmyer scored 43 off 26 balls, while Pooran made 42 from 27 deliveries.

Naman Dhir dismissed both batters, providing India with important breakthroughs.

Axar Patel also removed Rovman Powell for five, preventing West Indies from building another substantial partnership.

Sherfane Rutherford later contributed 32 runs from 20 balls, keeping the visitors in contention as the match entered its final stages.

Arshdeep Singh’s Three Wickets Strengthen India’s Position

Arshdeep Singh played a decisive role in India’s bowling performance, finishing with figures of 3/44.

After removing Hope early, the left-arm pacer returned during the closing overs and dismissed Keemo Paul and Sherfane Rutherford.

Both wickets came in the 18th over, significantly reducing West Indies’ chances of reaching the target.

Nitish Kumar Reddy also made an important contribution, dismissing Quentin Sampson for 21. He completed his bowling spell with figures of 1/19.

With West Indies requiring 48 runs from the final two overs, India held a strong advantage.

Shamar Springer’s Late Attack Falls Short

West Indies continued to fight despite losing seven wickets.

Shamar Springer produced an aggressive unbeaten innings of 35 runs from just 11 deliveries.

He scored 22 runs in the final over, but the visitors could not overcome the large target.

West Indies eventually finished on 209/7, falling 14 runs short.

Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for his three-wicket performance.

The result gave India a much-needed victory after West Indies had successfully chased 250 in the second T20I at Ranchi.

India vs West Indies: Remaining T20I Schedule

India now lead the series 2-1, with two matches remaining.

Match	Date	Venue
Fourth T20I	October 14, 2026	Hyderabad
Fifth T20I	October 17, 2026	Bengaluru

India will have an opportunity to secure the series in Hyderabad, while West Indies must win to force a deciding fifth match.

FAQs

1. Who won the third India vs West Indies T20I?

India defeated West Indies by 14 runs at Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 11, 2026.

2. Who scored the most runs for India?

Abhishek Sharma scored 69 runs from 30 deliveries, including six fours and five sixes.

3. Who was named Player of the Match?

Arshdeep Singh received the award after taking three wickets for 44 runs.

4. What is the current India vs West Indies series score?

India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1.

5. When is the next India vs West Indies match?

The fourth T20I is scheduled for October 14, 2026, in Hyderabad.

Conclusion

India’s 14-run victory in Indore was shaped by Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive batting, Ishan Kishan’s support and Arshdeep Singh’s important wickets.

West Indies challenged the hosts through contributions from Hetmyer, Pooran and Springer but could not complete the chase.

With India leading the series 2-1, the fourth T20I in Hyderabad presents an opportunity for the hosts to secure the series before the final match in Bengaluru.