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Abhishek’s opening salvo, bowlers’ backing up seals Indore win

India secured a hard-fought 14-run victory in the third T20I against the West Indies in Indore, marking their second win in the five-match series. Opener Abhishek Sharma set the tone with a strong start, while the bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh, delivered a disciplined performance to restrict the opposition.

The left-arm pacer claimed three wickets, including the crucial dismissal of in-form batter Shai Hope early in the chase. Despite West Indies’ aggressive approach, India’s pace attack—featuring Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav—kept the pressure on, particularly in the Powerplay, where they reduced the visitors to 54/1.

Naman Dhir’s sharp bowling and tactical acumen proved decisive, dismissing Shimron Hetmyer and later containing Kamil Pooran’s explosive form. India’s own batting, however, faltered after a strong Powerplay, losing five wickets in just six overs, including costly errors from Nitish Reddy and Tilak Varma.

The match highlighted the challenges of maintaining consistency in high-scoring T20 conditions, where boundaries flow freely but defensive execution often decides close contests.

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