India and the West Indies could be set for another high-scoring encounter when they meet in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium on Sunday, with a flat surface and short boundaries likely to challenge both bowling attacks.
The second T20I in Ranchi produced 501 runs as the West Indies chased down 250 with more than an over remaining.
The defeat renewed concerns over India’s bowling, an issue head coach Gautam Gambhir has faced repeatedly.
Dew could further complicate matters in Indore, making accurate execution, disciplined bowling and sharp fielding crucial for both teams.
Mayank Yadav claimed three wickets in the powerplay in Ranchi but dropped a straightforward catch offered by Sherfane Rutherford.
The West Indies batter capitalised, blasting 84 off 37 deliveries, including seven sixes and seven fours, during a decisive 120-run partnership with captain Shai Hope, who scored an unbeaten century.
Captain Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a positive for India, scoring an unbeaten 102 in Indore and a rapid 40 off 18 balls in Ranchi.
Sanju Samson’s 82 from 41 deliveries has ended his recent lean spell, potentially delaying Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s opportunity.
The West Indies will draw confidence from Hope’s prolific batting, Rutherford’s explosive form and Roston Chase’s three-wicket haul for 24 runs.
When: Sunday, October 11, 7 pm
Where: Holkar Stadium, Indore
Live broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live streaming: JioHotstar
India squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.
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