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At Holkar Stadium, Indore, West Indies and India will clash in the third T20I match on 11th October at 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best IND vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the West Indies Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Sanju Samson – Samson bounced back strongly in Ranchi, smashing 82 off 41 balls after scoring 11 in the opener, taking his series tally to 93 runs from two innings. |
Abhishek Sharma – India’s aggressive left-handed opener has scored 41 runs across two innings, combining 21 in the first match with 20 from 12 balls in the second, while also offering a left-arm spin option. |
Top Picks:
Shai Hope – West Indies captain Hope has been a standout performer at the top of the order, accumulating 154 runs in two innings. His unbeaten 102 off 45 balls in Ranchi followed a half-century in the opening match and powered the visitors to victory. |
Sherfane Rutherford – Rutherford has brought explosive middle-order batting to the series, scoring 140 runs across two innings. After making 56 in the opener, he hammered 84 off 37 balls in Ranchi, striking seven fours and seven sixes. |
Budget Picks:
Arshdeep Singh – Operating as India’s left-arm fast bowler, Arshdeep has taken one wicket in two matches. He claimed 1/34 in the first T20I before conceding 45 runs in his four overs in Ranchi. |
Shamar Springer – Springer has claimed two wickets in the series, both coming in the second T20I, when he dismissed Samson and Shreyas Iyer. However, his four-over spell cost 64 runs, making his breakthrough deliveries especially important for West Indies. |
IND vs WI West Indies Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Sanju Samson & Abhishek Sharma |
Vice-Captain | Shai Hope & Sherfane Rutherford |
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, Shai Hope (VC), Ishan Kishan
- Batters – Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma ©, Sherfane Rutherford
- All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd
- Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Sanju Samson ©, Shai Hope, Ishan Kishan
- Batters – Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Sherfane Rutherford (VC)
- All-Rounders – Axar Patel, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase
- Bowlers – Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I West Indies Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Matthew Forde | NA | NA |
Washington Sundar | NA | NA |
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I West Indies Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Abhishek Sharma |
GL Captaincy Choice | Sanju Samson |
Punt Picks | Arshdeep Singh and Shamar Springer |
Dream11 Combination | 3-3-3-2 |
IND vs WI Match Preview:
India will meet West Indies in the third T20I of the five-match series on October 11, 2026, at Holkar Stadium, Indore, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The series remains level at 1–1 after West Indies responded to their opening defeat with a six-wicket victory in Ranchi. Therefore, India will look to regain the lead on home soil, while the visitors will aim to maintain their impressive batting momentum and move ahead in the series.
India delivered a powerful batting performance in the second T20I, scoring 249/5 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson led the charge with an outstanding 82 off 41 balls, including nine fours and four sixes, while Ishan Kishan contributed 43 off 22, captain Shreyas Iyer smashed 40 off 18 and Tilak Varma finished unbeaten on 44 off 18. Roston Chase claimed 3/24, while Shamar Springer took two wickets. However, West Indies answered with an extraordinary chase, reaching 252/4 in just 18.3 overs to win by six wickets. Captain Shai Hope smashed an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, Sherfane Rutherford blasted 84 off 37 and Romario Shepherd remained unbeaten on 34 off 13. Although Mayank Yadav claimed 3/36 for India, the remaining bowlers struggled to contain the visitors’ aggressive approach.
West Indies will enter the third T20I with considerable confidence after successfully chasing a target of 250, and Hope and Rutherford will once again pose a major threat to India’s bowling attack. Nevertheless, India have shown that their batting lineup can produce massive totals through Samson, Kishan, Iyer and Tilak. The hosts must now improve their death bowling and maintain tighter control during the middle overs. Meanwhile, Mayank Yadav’s pace offers India a valuable wicket-taking option, while Chase demonstrated West Indies’ ability to apply pressure with disciplined bowling. With the series evenly poised, this encounter could prove decisive in determining which team gains the advantage ahead of the final two matches.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 21 |
West Indies | 11 |
IND vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 33°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 200 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 25% |
IND vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Abhishek Sharma
2) Sanju Samson (wk)
3) Ishan Kishan
4) Shreyas Iyer ©
5) Shivam Dube
6) Tilak Varma
7) Naman Dhir
8) Axar Patel
9) Arshdeep Singh
10) Kuldeep Yadav
11) Mayank Yadav
West Indies Playing 11:
1) Shai Hope (c & wk)
2) Nicholas Pooran
3) Shimron Hetmyer
4) Rovman Powell
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Romario Shepherd
7) Roston Chase
8) Shamar Springer
9) Gudakesh Motie
10) Akeal Hosein
11) Shamar Joseph
IND vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the team composition, India is expected to win this match.
