IND vs WI 3rd T20I Preview & Dream11 Prediction 2026: Will Indore Host a Series Decider?

Series So Far: IND vs WI T20I

After a record-breaking thriller in Ranchi, the series now moves to Indore.

Series Status India 1 – 1 West Indies Two matches played · Series tied

1st T20I – Lucknow

India Won
West Indies 171/10 19.1 overs
India 172/2 14.4 overs

India won by 8 wickets

⭐ Shreyas Iyer: 102* not out

2nd T20I – Ranchi

West Indies Won
India 249/5 20 overs
West Indies 252/4 18.3 overs

West Indies won by 6 wickets

⭐ Shai Hope: 102 off 45 balls
⭐ Sanju Samson: 82 off 41 balls
3rd T20I

India vs West Indies

Series Decider · T20 International

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Match Date Sunday, October 11, 2026
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Venue Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
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Match Time 7:00 PM IST
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Live Broadcast Star Sports Live streaming: JioHotstar
3rd T20I · Indore

Pitch Report – Holkar Stadium

A batter-friendly surface could set the stage for another high-scoring contest.

🏏 200 Average 1st Innings
🎯 166 Average 2nd Innings
📏 55–62 m Approx. Boundary Size
☀️ Sunny Expected Weather

Batting First vs Chasing

Batting first 2 wins
Chasing 2 wins

The venue record is evenly split in the stated sample.

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Weather Outlook

Sunny conditions are expected, with no rain forecast in the provided outlook.

Match Outlook

Could 220+ Be Possible?

Short boundaries and a strong average first-innings score suggest another high-scoring match could be on the cards. A total of 220 or more is possible, though actual scoring will depend on pitch conditions and batting performance.

3rd T20I · Indore

India vs West Indies

Updated Official Squads

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India Squad

15 Players

01 Shreyas Iyer
02 Tilak Varma Vice-Captain
03 Abhishek Sharma
04 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
05 Ishan Kishan Wicketkeeper
06 Sanju Samson Wicketkeeper
07 Shivam Dube
08 Kuldeep Yadav
09 Axar Patel
10 Ravi Bishnoi
11 Nitish Kumar Reddy
12 Arshdeep Singh
13 Prince Yadav
14 Mayank Yadav
15 Naman Dhir Replacement
Squad Update

Washington Sundar was withdrawn and replaced by Naman Dhir.

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West Indies Squad

12 Players

01 Shai Hope Captain & Wicketkeeper
02 Kamil Pooran
03 Shimron Hetmyer
04 Rovman Powell
05 Sherfane Rutherford
06 Roston Chase
07 Romario Shepherd
08 Akeal Hosein
09 Gudakesh Motie
10 Shamar Joseph
11 Shamar Springer
12 Matthew Forde

Note: Squad list and replacement information are based on the details provided.

3rd T20I · Indore

Predicted Playing XI

India vs West Indies

India XI Note

This is the India playing XI from the first T20I, listed here as the predicted XI for the third match.

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India

Playing XI · 11 Players
  1. Abhishek Sharma
  2. Sanju Samson Wicketkeeper
  3. Ishan Kishan
  4. Shreyas Iyer Captain
  5. Tilak Varma
  6. Shivam Dube
  7. Axar Patel
  8. Naman Dhir
  9. Arshdeep Singh
  10. Mayank Yadav
  11. Kuldeep Yadav
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West Indies

Playing XI · 11 Players
  1. Shai Hope Captain
  2. Kamil Pooran
  3. Shimron Hetmyer
  4. Rovman Powell
  5. Sherfane Rutherford
  6. Romario Shepherd
  7. Roston Chase
  8. Akeal Hosein
  9. Shamar Springer
  10. Shamar Joseph
  11. Gudakesh Motie

Disclaimer: These are predicted lineups based on the provided information. The official playing XIs may differ and are confirmed at the toss.

IND vs WI · 3rd T20I

Dream11 Fantasy Guide

Player Picks, Fantasy Teams & Match Prediction

Fantasy Note

Player selections are suggestions, not guaranteed outcomes. Check the confirmed playing XIs and current fantasy rules before making your team.

⭐ Top Fantasy Picks

🧤 Wicketkeepers

Sanju Samson

Scored 82 runs in Ranchi and is in excellent form.

Shai Hope

Scored 102 off 45 balls in the last match; a strong fantasy captaincy candidate.

Ishan Kishan

A differential selection to consider for Grand League combinations.

🏏 Batters

Shreyas Iyer

Scored 102* in Lucknow and 40 in Ranchi; a consistent batting option.

Tilak Varma

Scored 44* off 18 balls in Ranchi and can contribute as a finisher.

Kamil Pooran

A powerful hitter who could benefit from Indore’s short boundaries.

🔄 All-Rounders

Axar Patel

Offers value with bat and ball and is a vice-captain option to consider.

Roston Chase

Took two wickets in the previous match and can contribute with the bat.

Romario Shepherd

A power-hitter who can make an impact in the death overs.

🎯 Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav

His wrist spin could be effective against the West Indies batting lineup.

Arshdeep Singh

A death-overs specialist who could provide important fantasy points.

Akeal Hosein

An economical bowling option who can contribute useful fantasy points.

Team 01

Small League Team

11 Players
Wicketkeepers

Sanju Samson, Shai Hope

Batters

Shreyas Iyer C, Tilak Varma, Kamil Pooran

All-Rounders

Axar Patel VC, Roston Chase

Bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie

Team 02

Grand League Team

11 Listed Slots
Wicketkeeper

Ishan Kishan

Batters

Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma VC, Sherfane Rutherford

All-Rounders

Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer, Axar Patel

Bowlers

Ravi Bishnoi, Shamar Joseph, Mayank Yadav

Captain Shai Hope Note: Shai Hope is not included in the listed Grand League player slots. Add him and review the team composition before use.
Match Prediction

India to Win in Indore?

India are predicted to win the third T20I and take a 2–1 lead in the series. They will also look to maintain their unbeaten record at the venue, as stated in the provided match preview.

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