India beat West Indies by 14 runs to lead five-match T20I series 2-1
India beat West Indies by 14 runs in Indore to lead the T20I series 2-1.
India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday. Abhishek Sharma scored 69 off 30 balls as India posted 223, before the bowlers defended the total to leave the visitors at 209 for seven.
Arshdeep Singh took three for 44 and Naman Dhir claimed two for 39. Arshdeep removed Shai Hope early, while Dhir dismissed Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran. Shamar Springer scored 35 not out off 11 balls in a late push.
India lead the five-match series 2-1 with two matches remaining. The teams next play the fourth T20I in Guwahati on Wednesday.
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Abhishek Sharma reached 2,000 T20I runs in 1,024 balls, the fewest by any batter. The record shows how quickly he converts starts into substantial scores at the top of the order.