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India put Ranchi horror behind, regain T20I series lead with bowling revival in Indore

India staged a dramatic turnaround in the five-match T20I series against the West Indies by securing a 14-run victory in Indore, regaining the lead after their heavy defeat in Ranchi. The hosts, who had struggled to defend a target in their previous match, turned their fortunes around with a disciplined bowling performance, restricting the Caribbean side to 209 runs in response to India’s 223.

Arshdeep Singh led the attack with three key wickets, while Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, and Nitish Kumar Reddy also contributed crucial breakthroughs to secure the win.

India’s batting started explosively, with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan anchoring a rapid 100-run partnership that set the tone. Sharma’s aggressive 69 off 30 balls and Kishan’s quickfire 37 off 18 deliveries propelled the team to a commanding position early.

However, a middle-order collapse saw the momentum shift, with Shamar Springer and Shamar Joseph capitalizing on key wickets to disrupt India’s momentum. The victory marked a significant recovery for India, who had faced a crushing loss in Ranchi, and set the stage for a potential series-clinching performance in the remaining matches.

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