India won by 14 runs against West Indies in the third T20I on Sunday, October 11, with Player of the Match Arshdeep Singh taking three wickets and Abhishek Sharma powering the batting with 69. India posted 223 in 20 overs before restricting West Indies to 209/7, moving ahead 2-1 in the five-match T20I series with two matches remaining.
Abhishek powers India to 223
Abhishek Sharma’s 69 was the centrepiece of India’s imposing total, giving the hosts the attacking thrust needed in a high-scoring contest. Ishan Kishan contributed 37 and Tilak Varma added 28, ensuring India had substantial contributions beyond their highest scorer.
Those three batters supplied 134 runs between them as India reached 223 at a scoring rate of 11.15 runs per over. It left West Indies chasing 224, a target demanding sustained aggression throughout the innings.
West Indies nevertheless found wicket-taking contributions across their attack. Roston Chase, Shamar Springer and Shamar Joseph took two wickets apiece, accounting for six Indian dismissals between them.
Arshdeep helps keep West Indies short
West Indies mounted a competitive response through Shimron Hetmyer’s 43, Kamil Pooran’s 42 and Shamar Springer’s 35. Springer’s batting contribution complemented his two wickets, while Hetmyer and Pooran kept the chase dangerous.
India’s decisive counterweight was their wicket-taking. Arshdeep finished with three wickets, while Naman Dhir claimed two and Nitish Kumar Reddy took one. Arshdeep and Naman together accounted for five of the seven wickets West Indies lost, helping prevent the visitors from turning their scoring momentum into victory.
West Indies still passed 200, finishing at 209/7 after their full 20 overs, but India’s total proved just beyond reach. The 14-run margin restored the hosts’ advantage after their defeat in the second T20I.
Key performers
- Abhishek Sharma: Top-scored in the match with 69 for India.
- Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma: Contributed 37 and 28 respectively to India’s 223.
- Arshdeep Singh: Took three wickets and was named Player of the Match. His early-innings bowling figures were 1/25 from two overs.
- Naman Dhir and Nitish Kumar Reddy: Took two wickets and one wicket respectively.
- Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran: Led West Indies’ scoring with 43 and 42 respectively.
- Shamar Springer: Scored 35 and took two wickets; Roston Chase and Shamar Joseph also claimed two wickets each.
- MP Yadav and Prince Yadav: Their early-innings bowling figures were 0/18 from 2.5 overs and 0/8 from one over respectively.
NerdSports Stat: India’s three leading scorers contributed 134 runs, while West Indies’ three leading scorers supplied 120—a difference of exactly 14 runs, matching the final victory margin.
India regain the series advantage
This result breaks the 1-1 deadlock rather than deciding the T20I series. India won the opener by eight wickets with 32 balls remaining, before West Indies levelled with a six-wicket victory and nine balls to spare in the second match.
Earlier in the tour, India won the ODI series 2-1. They took the first two ODIs by eight wickets, with 50 and 39 balls remaining respectively, before West Indies won the third by five wickets with 10 balls remaining.
The teams meet again on Wednesday, October 14, for the fourth T20I, when India can secure the series and West Indies can force a decider. The fifth and final T20I follows on Saturday, October 17.
Frequently Asked Questions
India won the match by 14 runs, scoring 223 and restricting West Indies to 209/7.
Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match for taking three wickets in India’s successful defence.
India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1, with two matches remaining.
Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 69 runs.
India face West Indies in the fourth T20I on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The final T20I follows on Saturday, October 17.
