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Aakash Chopra slams Shai Hope's 'cardinal sin', credits Arshdeep Singh & Prince Yadav for cameos

India secured a fourteen-run victory over the West Indies in the third fixture of their T20I series held at Indore on October 11, 2026, after setting a target of 223 runs. Cricket commentator Aakash Chopra pointed out that visiting captain Shai Hope made a critical tactical error by removing fast bowler Shamar Joseph from the bowling attack while he was performing effectively.

Joseph had previously dismissed Sanju Samson and maintained a high bowling speed of 150 kph with minimal runs conceded.

Capitalizing on this bowling change, lower-order batsmen Arshdeep Singh and Prince Yadav provided vital late-innings cameos that ultimately decided the match. Arshdeep contributed eleven runs from eight balls including a six, while Prince remained unbeaten on thirteen runs from six deliveries with three boundaries.

Chopra credited their unexpected batting contributions as the decisive factor in the winning margin, earning Arshdeep the Player of the Match award for his overall performance.

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