That's It. India level the T20i series 2-2 and it has been this easy thanks to the carnage from Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. They ended the chase in just 17.1 overs and make India clearly favourites going into the decider tomorrow at the same venue. For now, the innings from both youngsters needs time to be cherished.
Out! Finally a wicket falls. Shubman Gil tries to take on Romario Shepherd and crunches a wristy jab straight into the hands of a fielder. He looked clearly disappointed as he looked in good touch and must have been eying his century.
Absolute carnage from the Indian openers. They have taken the West Indies bowling apart scoring at all parts of the ground, playing all kinds of shots. India are not only ahead in the game, they are comfortably in the winning position.
The Indian openers are at the crease and Yashasvi Jaiswal looks like he has come out there with a solid intent of taking the bowlers on what seems a decent batting wicket.
17 runs off the last over of Arshdeep Singh, including two sixes and one boundary. West Indies will not be entirely unhappy given the position they were in after Kuldeep Yadav's double wicket over in the 7th over. Shai Hope and Shimron Hetmyer really took them to a fighting total. Although, India will still back themselves to chase this target down.
Shimron Hetmyer completes his half-century. Top knock from him after a chain of failures in the limited over series. Now he has to provide a strong finish taking the hosts near to 180 for some fight.
Out! Wickets tumbling in a hurry for the hosts now. Jason Holder, who was making a comeback in the side, tries to get away a yorker from Mukesh Kumar, only to edge it to his own wicket.
Out! Another one bites the dust for the host. Romario Shepherd tries to take on Axar Patel and falls just after hitting a six. West Indies have held on to their scoring rate but lost too many wickets.
Out! As West Indies looked to extend their short counter-attack led by Shai Hope, he falls to Yuzvendra Chahal. Hope was stitching an important partnership with Shimron Hetmyer and now he has to depart.
Out! Double strike in one over and Kuldeep Yadav has brought the game totally in control for India. Captain Rovman Powell departs trying to push a harmless ball, only for it to stop a little and take a leading edge to slip.
India is currently playing West Indies in the Carribean Islands in the five-match T20I series, which the hosts are leading 2-1 after three matches. The action now shifts to Florida, USA where the two teams will take on each other in the 4th T20I. This match is the last opportunity for India to come back in the series as they are trailing. The win in the last match has provided them some oxygen but they are now determined to level the series. The first two matches were closely fought, but India lost their way near the finishing line handing over the wins to the hosts. The last match saw Suryakumar Yadav fire all cylinders and take India to a comfortable victory and he was well supported by Tilak Varma, who impressed in all-three outings so far. India will want the duo to repeat the same in the 4th T20I aiming to secure a series levelling win. 'Not True' Virat Kohli Refutes News of His Massive Social Media Earnings, Issues Clarification With Latest Tweet.
Ishan Kishan was dropped from the 3rd T20I after poor performances in the first two T20Is. Yashasvi Jaiswal came in his place but could not make a mark in his first match. Shubman Gill has also looked completely out of confidence, giving captain Hardik Pandya enough reasons to be concerned about the top order. Except Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, India has not really turned up with the bat. The bowling has still been their better suit thanks to the crafty Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, but they will need enough support from the batters to help India bag a victory. Rohit Sharma Admits Number Four Slot in ODIs To Be An Issue for India Ahead of Asia Cup and ICC World Cup 2023.
West Indies didn't do much wrong in the 3rd T20I. They were good with the bat and put up a decent score in a pitch that turned square. They have to keep the believe lit and push with their all to bag the series in their favour. Once again they will look towards Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer for the bulk of the runs. Left arm spinner Akeal Hosein some times felt like being alone and can use some support in the spin department. Jason Holder's fitness still remains a concern.
Squads:
India: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya(c), Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Umran Malik, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Tilak Varma
West Indies: Kyle Mayers, Johnson Charles, Nicholas Pooran(w), Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell(c), Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Obed McCoy, Oshane Thomas, Brandon King, Odean Smith, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd