In Brief
- India successfully defended 223 all out, surpassing Pakistan's previous record mark of 207 against the UAE set in 2025.
- The hosts restricted the West Indies to 209/7 in 20 overs, winning the match by 14 runs at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.
- With this hard-fought victory, India claimed a 2-1 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series.
Indian Men's cricket team secured a historic 14-run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday, October 11, 2026, successfully defending a total of 223 all out to claim a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
After being sent in to bat, India posted 223 runs in their 20 overs, propelled by aggressive performances led by opener Abhishek Sharma, who smashed a blistering 69 off just 30 balls.
In response, the West Indies fought hard through their batting lineup but were restricted to 209/7 by disciplined bowling and fielding under pressure. Pacer Arshdeep Singh spearheaded the bowling attack, ensuring the lower order could not chase down the target.
The victory marks the highest all-out total ever successfully defended by a Full Member nation in men's T20 Internationals, breaking Pakistan's previous record of 207 set against the UAE in 2025.
The teams will move forward to contest the remaining two fixtures of the series with India holding the psychological advantage.
