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IND vs WI 3rd T20: Abhishek, Arshdeep to the fore as India wins a batathon to go 2-1 up

India extended their dominance in the T20I series against the West Indies with a commanding 14-run victory at Holkar Stadium in Indore, securing a 2-1 lead in the five-match contest. The hosts posted a mammoth total of 223 runs, with opener Abhishek Sharma leading the charge with an unbeaten 69 off 30 balls, including six fours and five sixes.

His aggressive strokeplay, particularly his ability to clear boundaries between sweeper cover and long-off, set the tone for a high-scoring chase. The West Indies, however, faltered in their pursuit, collapsing from a strong position after early wickets, including a crucial scalp by Arshdeep Singh, who dismissed captain Shai Hope cheaply.

Naman Dhir also played a key role with two wickets, removing Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran to disrupt the Caribbean side’s momentum. Despite a late surge, West Indies finished at 209 for seven, unable to overcome India’s resilient bowling efforts in the closing overs.

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