India Defeats West Indies by 14 Runs in Third T20I, Takes 2-1 Series Lead
Abhishek Sharma's explosive 69 and Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul secured India's victory at Holkar Stadium.
The story
At Holkar Stadium, India posted a challenging total of 223 all out in their 20 overs. Opener Abhishek Sharma was the star with a blistering 69 runs off just 30 deliveries, featuring six fours and five sixes.
He received support from Ishan Kishan, who scored 37, and Tilak Varma, who added 28. For the West Indies, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, and Shamar Joseph each claimed two wickets.
In pursuit, West Indies fought hard, with Shimron Hetmyer scoring 43 and Kamil Pooran contributing 42, keeping their team in contention. However, India's bowlers managed to pick up wickets at crucial junctures.
Arshdeep Singh led the bowling attack with figures of 3/44, while Naman Dhir took two important wickets. West Indies ultimately finished their innings at 209/7, falling short by 14 runs. This victory gives India a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| India vs West Indies | T20I | India won by 14 runs | Abhishek Sharma 69 (30) |
| Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | T20I | Pakistan won by 82 runs | Maaz Sadaqat 96 (51) |
| Malaysia vs Singapore | T20 | Malaysia won by 37 runs | Virandeep Singh 65 (52) & 5/14 (4) |
| China vs Saudi Arabia | T20 | Saudi Arabia won by 64 runs | Usman Khalid 17 (8) & 2/4 (2) |
| United States of America vs United Arab Emirates | ODI | Result not available yet | |
| Hong Kong, China vs Maldives | T20 | Result not available yet | |
| Bhutan vs Kuwait | T20 | Result not available yet | |
| Myanmar vs Thailand | T20 | Result not available yet | |
| Qatar vs Mongolia | T20 | Result not available yet |
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026 (T20I). India leads the five-match series 2-1
Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2026 (T20I). Pakistan leads the three-match series 2-0
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh in UAE, 2026 (One-off Test). Day 4 in progress; Bangladesh leads by 357 runs
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026 (1st Test). Day 4 in progress; Australia leads by 139 runs
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 | Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), New Zealand (3rd) | Australia leads with 80.00 PCT, followed by South Africa (75.00) and New Zealand (72.22). India is 5th with 51.52 PCT. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | India | India currently holds the No. 1 spot. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | India | India leads the ODI rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- Day 5 of the One-off Test between Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, starting October 13 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
- Day 5 of the 1st Test between South Africa and Australia, starting October 13 at Kingsmead.
- The 3rd T20I between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on October 13 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.
- The 135th Match of ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 between Oman and Nepal on October 13 at Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1).
- The 136th Match of ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 between United States of America and Namibia on October 13 at Grand Prairie Stadium.
- The 13th Match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier B 2026 between Malaysia and China on October 14 at Bayuemas Oval.
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