India and the West Indies will meet in the third T20 International at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11, with the five-match series level at 1-1. After the visitors chased down a huge target in Ranchi, Shreyas Iyer’s team will be eager to take the lead.
India scored 249 for five in the second T20I, but Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford’s explosive 84 helped West Indies complete a remarkable chase of 250. The defeat has raised fresh concerns about India’s bowling performance, particularly their ability to control aggressive batters in high-scoring matches.
Axar Patel had an expensive outing in Ranchi, conceding 63 runs in four overs. India’s bowling unit will need better control, tighter lines and more effective variations to prevent another big chase. The team management may also consider changes to the bowling combination, although the final playing XI will be confirmed after the toss.
The Holkar Stadium is known for its batting-friendly conditions, making runs and boundary-hitting important factors. Evening dew could also influence the contest, especially the captain’s decision at the toss.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7 pm IST, with the toss at 6:30 pm. Fans can watch the live telecast on Star Sports and stream the match on JioHotstar. Both teams will aim to win and move one step closer to taking control of the series.
