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India beats West Indies by 14 runs to lead T20I series 2-1
India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Batting first, India posted a total of 223 runs. The innings was highlighted by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 69 runs off 30 balls and set a new record by reaching 2,000 T20I runs in just 1,024 balls. Ishan Kishan contributed 37 runs from 18 balls during a 108-run partnership with Sharma.
In response, the West Indies reached 209 runs for the loss of seven wickets. Arshdeep Singh led the bowling effort with figures of 3-44, including the early wicket of captain Shai Hope. Shimron Hetmyer (43) and Kamil Pooran (42) provided resistance for the visitors, but the Indian bowling attack, supported by Naman Dhir's two wickets, successfully defended the target.
The series moves to Hyderabad for the fourth T20I on Wednesday, October 14.
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