IND vs WI 3rd T20I Preview: India, West Indies Prepare for Indore Clash

India and West Indies will meet in the third T20I on Sunday, October 11, with the five-match series level at 1-1. Holkar Stadium in Indore will host the contest, where both teams will look to take the lead after contrasting performances in the opening two matches.

The India vs West Indies 3rd T20I starts at 6:30 PM PKT. With both sides demonstrating their ability to post and chase massive totals, another high-scoring encounter could be on the cards.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I Key Match Details

• Match: India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
• Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
• Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
• Time: 6:30 PM PKT
• Series: Five-match T20I series
• Series standing: 1-1

IND vs WI 3rd T20I Preview

India dominated the series opener in Lucknow, restricting West Indies to 171 before completing the chase with eight wickets and 32 balls remaining. Shreyas Iyer led the response with an unbeaten 102 off 43 deliveries, giving India a convincing start.

West Indies responded emphatically in Ranchi. India posted 249/5, powered by Sanju Samson's 82 off 41 balls, alongside contributions from Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma. However, Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford produced a remarkable chase to secure a six-wicket victory.

Hope remained unbeaten on 102 off 45 balls, while Rutherford struck 84 from 37 deliveries. Their partnership exposed India's bowling concerns and gave the visitors renewed confidence ahead of the Indore encounter.

With the series tied, India's bowlers will need better execution, particularly during the closing overs. West Indies, meanwhile, will aim to maintain their aggressive approach against an Indian attack that struggled to contain them in the previous match.

IND vs WI Last 2 T20Is Summary

The teams enter the third T20I with one victory apiece in the current series.

• 1st T20I, Lucknow: India won by 8 wickets.
• 2nd T20I, Ranchi: West Indies won by 6 wickets.
• Series score: 1-1.
• 3rd T20I: Holkar Stadium, Indore.

India will look to regain control through their batting depth, while West Indies will hope their powerful middle order can deliver another match-winning performance.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I Predicted Playing XIs

India Expected XI

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav.

West Indies Expected XI

Shai Hope (c), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I Key Player Battles

Mayank Yadav vs Shai Hope

Mayank claimed three wickets in Ranchi despite India's defeat. His pace will be a major test for Hope, who arrives after producing a match-winning century. An early breakthrough could prevent West Indies from building another commanding chase.

Akeal Hosein vs Sanju Samson

Samson's aggressive batting makes him a significant threat during the powerplay. Hosein will need to vary his pace and line to restrict the Indian wicketkeeper-batter, particularly with Indore's short boundaries offering little margin for error.

Arshdeep Singh vs Sherfane Rutherford

Rutherford's 84 in the previous match demonstrated his ability to dominate pace bowling. Arshdeep's yorkers and variations at the death will be crucial if India are to prevent another late-innings assault.

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