Team India clinched the victory by 14 runs against West Indies in the 3rd T20 at Holkar Stadium, Indore. India batted first and managed to score 223. Abhishek Sharma scored a blazing 69 off 30 balls. He was the highest run-scorer for Team India in the contest. Ishan Kishan was the 2nd highest runs scorer in this game for the Men in Blue; he scored 37 off just 18 balls. He hit 6 fours and 1 six at a strike rate of 205.56. In the lower order, Tilak Varma contributed an impactful 28 off 16 balls

Team India Defended the Total Successfully

While chasing 224, West Indies lost the wicket of Shai Hope for 5 off 5 balls. Arshdeep Singh took his crucial wickets. Then Indian bowlers produced wickets at the right time, restricting West Indies in the run chase. Arshdeep Singh and Naman Dhir were the leading performers in this game, taking 3 and 2 wickets with the ball. Nitish Kumar Reddy delivered crucial 21 runs off only 14 balls and took 1 wicket with the ball as well.

Shimron Hetmyer was the highest run scorer for West Indies with the bat with his 43 off 26 balls. After this match, Team India achieved a 2-1 lead with a commanding performance. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh received the player of the match award for his amazing performance. Overall, it was quite a decent performance by the Indian bowlers in this game.

Both teams will face each other in the next T20 match at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

The victory has given India a valuable boost in the five-match T20 series. With the bowlers stepping up under pressure and the batters delivering an aggressive performance, the Men in Blue will look to maintain their momentum in the upcoming match. West Indies, meanwhile, will aim to bounce back strongly and level the series in Hyderabad.

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