The number one-ranked T20I team has produced a dominant display to stay alive in this series with a seven-wicket victory. Kuldeep Yadav was the reason why India were able to restrict West Indies to just 159 with his three-wicket haul, one of which included the well-set Nicholas Pooran. Chasing a tricky total, Suryakumar Yadav blazed his way to 83 off 44 balls with 10 fours and four sixes as India chased down the target in just 17.5 overs. Tilak Varma has also been superb with the youngster showing immense maturity as he paced his innings wonderfully. He did remain undefeated on 49* but impressed one and all with his performance again. His partnership with Suryakumar Yadav, which yielded 87 runs off 51 balls changed the game in India's favour completely. The fourth and fifth T20Is will be played in Florida and it would be exciting ones as well! The next match will be played after a gap of four days--on August 12.
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India face a must-win situation in this match after having lost the first and second matches of this series. West Indies on the other hand, would eye a first series win over India since 2016. Read below for live commentary and score updates of the match.
What a win this is for India! Backed into a corner after losing the first two matches, India have come up with a strong response in this must-win contest and kept the series alive with an emphatic victory in the third match. Kuldeep Yadav was India's star with the ball with three wickets and later, Suryakumar Yadav showed why he was such an important T20 player with a sparkling 83-run knock. India have now fought back but still trail the series 2-1. All eyes on to the next two matches now!
India have come up with a strong response in this match, especially after having lost the opening two T20Is. Suryakumar Yadav and the spinners were excellent for India as they are not very far away from scoring their first win of the series.
OUT! West Indies have had a massive wicket and it is that of Suryakumar Yadav! The right-hander scored a scintillating 83 off only 44 balls and attempted to whip a full toss for a boundary. Instead, he ended up handing a simple catch to Brandon King. It is a big wicket but he has done the job here for India. Suryakumar Yadav c Brandon King b Alzarri Joseph 83(44)
India have motored along this run-chase quite comfortably with Suryakumar Yadav showing why he is such a star in the format. The dynamic batter has showcased his wide range of shots all across the wicket and raced to a half-century. He has also completed 100 sixes in T20Is. Tilak Varma at the other end, is also looking pretty assured and comfortable. West Indies need a wicket now to reignite hopes of a comeback.
After a couple of failures, Suryakumar Yadav has shown why he was such an important player in this format! He has struck a quickfire half-century in this run chase but he will know that he has to take his team over the line. A sensational knock which included seven fours and two sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav is putting on a show here! After having missed out on scoring big in the first two matches, the world no 1 ranked T20I batter has come out with a mission today. He has struck 36 off 18 balls to put India in a position of control in this run chase of 160 in this crucial contest. Tilak Varma at the other end, is also going pretty well and is looking good once again.
OUT! Shubman Gill's woes continue this tour and once again, he has fallen for a low score. The right-hander went for the pull shot and he could only top-edge it with Johnson Charles completing a simple catch. West Indies have taken two wickets in the powerplay and will look to make more dents in the Indian run chase. Shubman Gill c Johnson Charles b Alzarri Joseph 6(11)
Suryakumar Yadav has come out with an intent and he is making a mark in this run chase already. After India lost Yashasvi Jaiswal, he has completely shifted the momentum back in the favour of the visitors with some good shots.
OUT! West Indies have struck in the first over and it is the debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal who has to depart. Facing just his second ball, Jaiswal went for a big shot but the ball got the height, not the distance and Alzarri Joseph ended up taking a good catch. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Alzarri Joseph b Obed McCoy 1(2)
What a blinder from Rovman Powell, who has taken West Indies to a competitive total in this match. The West Indies captain smashed 40 runs off only 19 balls, hitting three sixes and one four to finish things off with him and Romario Shepherd scoring 11 in the final over Mukesh Kumar. This is the highest score of the series and India will have their task cut out in the chase.
Rovman Powell is leading the charge for his side with 31 runs off only 15 balls. West Indies will eye a total close to 160 with him in this kind of hitting form. A fascinating last over awaits us! For India, Kuldeep Yadav has been the best with three wickets.
OUT! Mukesh Kumar has struck with his first ball, dismissing the dangerous Shimron Hetmyer. The left-hander went for a big shot but did not find the distance and Tilak Varma in the deep ended up taking a good catch. Shimron Hetmyer c Tilak Varma b Mukesh Kumar 9(8)
OUT! One more wicket for Kuldeep Yadav and it is the well-set Brandon King! It is a simple caught and bold dismissal for the wily chinaman bowler, who has completed 50 T20I wickets! The right-hander wanted to play the cut shot but the ball hit the toe-end of the bat and Kuldeep did the rest. Brandon King c and b Kuldeep Yadav 42(42)
OUT! And India have the big wicket of Nicholas Pooran! Kuldeep Yadav dragged the length back a bit and Pooran, who had danced down the wicket to take him on, missed the ball with Sanju Samson completing the stumping. It is a massive wicket at this phase of the match and a fantastic comeback from Kuldeep! Nicholas Pooran st Sanju Samson b Kuldeep Yadav 20(12)
Nicholas Pooran is once again giving an example of the good form he is in as he is leading the West Indies' charge in this match. The left-hander has played some delightful shots off Kuldeep Yadav's bowling and he will look to continue the same to take his team to a strong total.
OUT! India have struck and dismissed Johnson Charles, who was looking to play his shots! Kuldeep Yadav trapped Charles right in front with the batter completely missing the ball while attempting a sweep. Hardik Pandya reviewed the decision after the umpire ruled it as not out and it turned to be successful. Johnson Charles lbw b Kuldeep Yadav 12(14)
West Indies have managed 73/1 in the first 10 overs of the match with Hardik Pandya preferring to use his spinners mostly. Axar Patel, who had bowled just two overs in this series before this match, has bowled out and finished with figures of 1/24. India have managed to keep the run rate in check but West Indies batters Brandon King and Johnson Charles are playing sensibly. We are in for an exciting 10 overs!
OUT! Axar Patel has struck, dismissing Kyle Mayers who was looking good. The left-hander, after taking some time in the powerplay where he also played some good shots, has perished after trying to play a slog-sweep. Arshdeep Singh completed the catch and India have broken the opening partnership. Kyle Mayers c Arshdeep Singh b Axar Patel 25(20)
India have managed to pull things back to restrict West Indies to just 38 in the powerplay. West Indies did well to attack the spinners but India managed to stop the flow of runs. Kyle Mayers, Brandon King will now look to take on the bowling and score as many as possible on this track.
Facing a do-or-die situation, the Indian team will head into the third T20I of the series against West Indies knowing that it is their last shot at keeping this series alive. Hardik Pandya’s men were outplayed in the first two games by the home team, who suffered defeats in the Tests and ODI series prior to this. However, they have turned up in all three departments in the T20Is so far and bested the Hardik Pandya-led side, who have been far from their best. Batting has been a major concern for the Indian team in these two matches. In the first match, the star-studded line-up failed to chase down 150 and in the second game, barely managed to get there after losing quick wickets. Pandya’s captaincy too has come under the scanner for him not having Yuzvendra Chahal not bowl his full quota of four overs in the 2nd T20I when India had a chance to put pressure on West Indies. India, with the defeat in the last match, lost to West Indies in two bilateral matches for the first time in 12 years. Should the Men in Blue lose today, it will be the first series win for West Indies against India since 2016. Is India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2023 Live Telecast Available on DD Sports, DD Free Dish, and Doordarshan National TV Channels?
West Indies, in contrast, would be pretty confident of their chances in this contest. The addition of players like Nicholas Pooran, Jason Holder, Rovman Powell and Akeal Hosein have been instrumental in them winning both these contests and now, they need to hold their form for one more match to ensure a historic series victory against the number one ranked T20I side. They definitely have the momentum to pull off another win but fans can expect India to bounce back strong and hard in this match and keep the series alive. India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2023, Georgetown, Guyana Weather Report: Check Out the Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at Providence Stadium.
Squads
India: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Umran Malik, Avesh Khan
West Indies: Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Rovman Powell(c), Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Odean Smith, Shai Hope, Oshane Thomas, Roston Chase
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