India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: How India Won by 14 Runs and Took a 2-1 Series Lead
India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I in Indore, scoring 223 before restricting the visitors to 209/7. The win gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after the teams split the opening two games.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I score
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 223 |
| West Indies | 209/7 |
| Result | India won by 14 runs |
Abhishek Sharma drove India’s innings
India lost Sanju Samson early, but Abhishek Sharma quickly changed the tempo. His 69 from 30 balls included six fours and five sixes, giving India the scoring rate needed for a total above 200.
Ishan Kishan added 37 from 18 balls, while Tilak Varma scored 28 from 16. The key was that India continued attacking after wickets rather than allowing the innings to stall.
Why 223 was defendable but not safe
Indore produced a high-scoring game, with 432 runs across 40 overs. On that kind of surface, a total above 220 is strong but still requires disciplined bowling. West Indies had already shown in the series that they could chase a very large target.
Arshdeep and the bowlers closed the game
India’s attack kept finding wickets often enough to prevent West Indies from turning the chase into one uninterrupted surge. Arshdeep Singh was central to that effort, while the rest of the attack contributed at key moments.
The important part was not stopping boundaries completely; that was unrealistic on the surface. India instead forced the visitors to rebuild repeatedly and made the required run rate harder to manage at the end.
What the result means for the series
India lead 2-1 with two matches remaining. That means the fourth T20I is not a dead rubber: India can move into an unbeatable position, while West Indies can level the series and create a winner-takes-all final game.
When is the next match?
The fourth T20I is scheduled for October 14 in Hyderabad, followed by the fifth match on October 17 in Bengaluru.
Key takeaways
- India recovered immediately after losing an early wicket.
- Abhishek’s 69 set the pace for the innings.
- West Indies remained dangerous in a 224-run chase.
- India’s bowlers took enough wickets to protect the total.
- The series remains live with two matches left.
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