India will face the West Indies in the third T20I of their five-match series at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11. With the series tied 1-1 after two high-scoring matches, both teams will look to take the lead.
India will aim to bounce back after a defeat ended their 10-match T20I winning streak. Despite posting 249/5 in Ranchi, Shreyas Iyer’s side failed to defend the total. It exposed weaknesses in the bowling attack that need to be addressed in Indore.
The West Indies, meanwhile, will draw confidence from their record chase in the second T20I. Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten century, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed a half-century as the visitors chased down 250 in just 18.3 overs.
India have won 21 of the 33 T20Is between the teams, while the West Indies have recorded 11 victories. One match ended without a result. The winner in Indore will take a 2-1 lead into the final two matches.
IND vs WI Match Preview & Recent Form
India showed their batting depth in the second T20I despite losing the match. Sanju Samson scored 86 off 41 balls, while Ishan Kishan added 43. Tilak Varma (44) and Shreyas Iyer (40) helped India reach 249/5, but the bowling attack could not contain the West Indies’ batters.
Mayank was the standout bowler in Ranchi, taking 3/36, including two wickets in his opening over. However, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav struggled to contain the scoring in the middle overs.
India will again rely on Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan to provide a strong start. Abhishek has a strike rate of 230 over his last 10 games, while Kishan has scored 383 runs at an average of 54.71 across his last 10 outings.
The West Indies recovered from early trouble against Mayank’s pace to complete a remarkable chase. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls at a strike rate of 226, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 deliveries. Romario Shepherd then helped finish the chase with 34 off just 13 balls.
The visitors have won three of their last five T20Is. Their batting is in strong form, but the bowling attack remains a concern. Roston Chase was their most effective bowler in the second match, taking 3/24 in four overs, while the pacers conceded heavily against India’s top order.
IND vs WI Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where To Watch 3rd T20I?
The match will take place at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11. It is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
The Star Sports Network will broadcast the third T20I between India and the West Indies live on television. The match will also be available to stream on the JioHotstar app and website.
IND vs WI Pitch Report: How Will Holkar Cricket Stadium Play?
The Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The surface offers true bounce and little lateral movement, allowing batters to play through the line. Short boundaries also favour stroke-makers, making high scores common at the venue.
Bowlers will have to vary their pace and hit the deck hard, particularly as the ball gets older. The average first-innings score in T20Is at the ground is 200, while India’s highest total here is 260/5 against Sri Lanka.
Teams will look to post a big total to put pressure on the opposition. However, in the four completed T20Is, teams batting first and bowling first have won two matches each. A score above 210 could give the batting-first side a strong chance of defending its total.
Holkar Cricket Stadium T20 Stats
Total Matches: 4
Won Batting First: 2
Won Bowling First: 2
Average 1st Innings Score: 200
Average 2nd Innings Score: 166
Highest Team Total: 260/5 (India vs Sri Lanka)
Lowest Team Total: 172 (Sri Lanka vs India)
Highest Score Chased: 173/4 (India vs Afghanistan)
Lowest Score Defended: 227/3 (South Africa vs India)
Highest Individual Score: 118 (Rohit Sharma, India vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
Best Bowling Figures: 4/52 (Yuzvendra Chahal, India vs Sri Lanka, 2017)
IND vs WI Weather Forecast: Is There a Rain Threat at Holkar Cricket Stadium?
Sunny skies and hot conditions are expected in Indore on Sunday, October 11. Temperatures could reach around 35°C before dropping to approximately 21°C in the evening.
The forecast indicates a low chance of rain during the match. Mostly clear skies are expected in the evening, making rain unlikely to disrupt play. Dew could still become a factor in the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball and control their lines.
IND vs WI Team News & Squad Updates
India have reported no new squad changes after the first two T20Is against the West Indies. Washington Sundar was released from the squad to prepare for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for the T20I series.
West Indies have also reported no new squad changes or injury concerns after the first two matches. Shai Hope continues to lead the squad, with no fresh announcements regarding injuries, medical rests, recalls, or exclusions ahead of the third T20I in Indore.
IND vs WI Predicted Playing 11 Today
India Predicted Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies Predicted Playing XI: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.
IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch
Sanju Samson vs Akeal Hosein:
Sanju Samson smashed 86 in the second T20I in Ranchi. Akeal Hosein will look to restrict him with tight lines and limit his scoring options.
Shai Hope vs Mayank Yadav:
Shai Hope led the West Indies’ successful chase with an unbeaten 102 in the second T20I. Mayank Yadav dismissed both openers in his first over in Ranchi.
Sherfane Rutherford vs Kuldeep Yadav:
Sherfane Rutherford struck 84 off 37 balls in the second T20I, helping the West Indies chase down India’s 249/5. Kuldeep Yadav will aim to attack him in the middle overs with his variations and turn.
IND vs WI Key Players to Watch
India: Sanju Samson, Mayank Yadav, Ishan Kishan
West Indies: Shai Hope, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase
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