India (IND) lock horns with the West Indies (WI) in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11. This match is going to be key, with the series poised at 1-1.
The Men in Blue won the first T20I comprehensively by eight wickets, chasing down a 172-run target with 36 balls to spare. Shreyas Iyer won the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten knock of 102 off 43 balls.
Not many people believed that the West Indies could muster a fightback against a world-class Indian side. However, in the second T20I in Ranchi, the Caribbean side showed their full potential with the bat. After conceding 249/5 in the first innings, the West Indies romped home with six wickets and nine balls in the bank, on the back of Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 off 45 deliveries. Sherfane Rutherford also chipped in with 84 off 37 balls before Romario Shepherd provided the finishing touches.
IND vs WI: Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I, West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, October 11, 2026, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Holkar Stadium, Indore: Pitch Report
The Holkar Stadium in Indore has been a great venue for batters. In four T20Is, the average first-innings score is just under 201. However, with dew expected to play a crucial role, chasing could be the more beneficial option for the captain who wins the toss.
| Matches played | 33 |
| Won by India | 21 |
| Won by West Indies | 11 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
| First-ever fixture | June 12, 2009 (West Indies won) |
| Most recent fixture | October 9, 2026 (West Indies won) |
IND vs WI: Predicted Playing 11s
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Mayank Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies
Shai Hope (C & WK), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Gudakesh Motie, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph.
IND vs WI Win Probability & Match Odds
| Team | Win Probability |
|---|---|
| India | ~55% |
| West Indies | ~45% |
