India face West Indies in the 3rd T20I of their five-match series on October 11, 2026, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST as India look to extend their advantage in the contest.

The series is levelled at 1-1 after the 2nd T20I match on October 9. The second T20I took place on October 9 at Ranchi, setting up the third encounter in Indore where Shreyas Iyer’s team will aim to strengthen their position.

Here are top three player battles to watch in IND vs WI 3rd T20I:

Shai Hope vs Axar Patel

Shai Hope has accumulated 76 runs off 44 balls across 5 innings against Axar Patel in T20I cricket. Despite facing the left-arm spinner regularly, Hope has not been dismissed by Axar in these encounters. The West Indies captain will look to continue his positive record against the Indian all-rounder, who remains a key player in India’s middle-order bowling attack. Hope’s ability to score freely against spin will be crucial for West Indies in the middle overs, particularly if India opts to bowl Axar during the powerplay or death phases.

Abhishek Sharma vs Roston Chase

Abhishek Sharma has faced Roston Chase in 2 T20I innings and been dismissed on both occasions. The Indian batter will be keen to break this pattern and build a substantial innings against the West Indies all-rounder. Chase’s ability to take wickets in the middle overs makes this a critical battle for Sharma’s team. Sharma’s recent form in the series and his approach against Chase’s variations will determine whether India can build momentum in the middle order.

Sanju Samson vs Akeal Hosein

Sanju Samson has played 6 T20I encounters against Akeal Hosein, scoring 61 runs off 30 balls at a strike rate of 203.33. However, Hosein has dismissed Samson twice in these meetings. The Indian wicketkeeper-batter’s aggressive approach will be tested by the West Indies left-arm pacer’s variations and control. Samson’s ability to score quickly against pace bowling has been a strength, but Hosein’s experience in T20I cricket means this matchup carries significant weight for India’s batting unit.