India beat West Indies by 14 runs – 3rd T20I Report
India won by 14 runs in the 166th match of 188 in the 3rd T20I of the series at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. Arshdeep Singh claimed 3 for 44 to steer India to a commanding victory after Abhishek Sharma had blazed 69 off 30 balls in a devastating opening salvo. West Indies, chasing 224, fought hard through Shamar Springer‘s explosive 35 off 11 but fell agonisingly short at 209 for 7.
India’s Explosive Start – 223 All Out
West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl, but Abhishek Sharma made them pay immediately. The left-hander smashed 69 off just 30 balls (6 fours, 5 sixes) at a strike rate of 230, dismantling the West Indies attack in the powerplay and beyond. Sanju Samson fell early for 3 at 7 for 1 in the 1.4th over, but Sharma’s carnage continued.
Ishan Kishan provided crucial support with 37 off 18 (6 fours, 1 six) at a strike rate of 206, building a 117-run stand with Sharma before being stumped at 115 for 3 in the 8.2nd over. Shreyas Iyer fell for 1 at 117 for 4, but Tilak Varma (28 off 16, 4 fours) kept the momentum rolling until run out at 194 for 5 in the 16.4th over.
Nitish Kumar Reddy (21 off 14, 3 fours) and Axar Patel (20 off 14, 2 fours) kept the runs flowing in the death overs. Arshdeep Singh (11 off 8, 1 six) and Prince Yadav (13 not out off 6, 3 fours) finished the innings with a flourish, propelling India to 223 all out.
Roston Chase was the pick of West Indies’ bowlers with 2 for 38 from 4 overs, while Shamar Joseph took 2 for 54 from 4. Shamar Springer claimed 2 for 50 from 4 overs despite the onslaught.
West Indies’ Brave Chase Falls Short
Shai Hope was bowled by Arshdeep Singh for 5 at 7 for 1 in the 1.5th over, but Kamil Pooran (42 off 27, 3 fours, 3 sixes) and Shimron Hetmyer (43 off 26, 6 fours, 2 sixes) launched a counter-attack that kept West Indies in the hunt. Their 98-run stand was broken when Hetmyer was bowled at 67 for 3 in the 6.6th over.
Rovman Powell fell for 5 at 82 for 4, but Sherfane Rutherford (32 off 20, 2 fours, 2 sixes) kept the chase alive. Quentin Sampson (21 off 15, 1 four, 1 six) and Keemo Paul (10 off 6, 1 six) added crucial runs, but the asking rate climbed relentlessly.
The turning point came when Shamar Springer arrived at the crease in the 17th over with West Indies needing 50 off 24 balls. Springer produced a stunning cameo – 35 off just 11 balls (2 fours, 4 sixes) at a strike rate of 318 – but it proved too little too late. Arshdeep Singh‘s 3 for 44 from 4 overs proved decisive, while Naman Dhir took 2 for 39 from 3 overs and Axar Patel claimed 1 for 33 from 3.
Statz MVP: Shamar Springer (Statz Rating: 119.88)
Shamar Springer earns the Statz MVP award with a rating of 119.88. Despite West Indies’ defeat, Springer’s all-round brilliance – 35 off 11 with the bat and 2 for 50 from 4 overs with the ball – was the standout individual performance of the match. His explosive batting in the death overs kept West Indies’ hopes alive, even as India’s bowling proved too disciplined overall.
Top 5 Statz Ratings
- Shamar Springer (WI) – Statz Rating: 119.88 | 35 off 11 (SR 318, 2 fours, 4 sixes) plus 2/50 from 4 overs. Explosive all-round display in a losing effort.
- Abhishek Sharma (IND) – Statz Rating: 102.65 | 69 off 30 (SR 230, 6 fours, 5 sixes). Devastating powerplay assault set the tone for India’s total.
- Arshdeep Singh (IND) – Statz Rating: 78.4 | 3/44 from 4 overs at economy 11. Crucial breakthroughs in both powerplay and death overs.
- Roston Chase (WI) – Statz Rating: 66.18 | 2/38 from 4 overs at economy 9.5. Economical bowling kept India’s scoring in check.
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – Statz Rating: 59.09 | 37 off 18 (SR 206, 6 fours, 1 six). Aggressive support to Sharma’s onslaught in the powerplay.
Match Analysis
This was a high-scoring T20I that swung decisively on bowling execution. India dominated the powerplay through Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan‘s aggressive batting, reaching 124 for 2 off 9.5 overs before a mini-collapse saw them lose 8 wickets for 99 runs. West Indies‘ death bowling from Roston Chase and Shamar Joseph tightened things up, but 223 proved just beyond West Indies’ reach.
West Indies’ chase mirrored India’s pattern – explosive starts from Pooran and Hetmyer followed by regular wickets. Arshdeep Singh‘s early breakthrough and Naman Dhir‘s tight bowling in the middle overs proved the difference. Springer‘s late fireworks nearly stole the match, but India’s disciplined bowling in the final overs held firm.
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