Top three player battles to watch in IND vs WI 3rd T20I

India face West Indies in the 3rd T20I of their five-match series on October 11, 2026, at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST as India look to extend their advantage in the contest.

The series is levelled at 1-1 after the 2nd T20I match on October 9. The second T20I took place on October 9 at Ranchi, setting up the third encounter in Indore where Shreyas Iyer's team will aim to strengthen their position.

Here are top three player battles to watch in IND vs WI 3rd T20I:

Shai Hope vs Axar Patel

Shai Hope has accumulated 76 runs off 44 balls across 5 innings against Axar Patel in T20I cricket. Despite facing the left-arm spinner regularly, Hope has not been dismissed by Axar in these encounters. The West Indies captain will look to continue his positive record against the Indian all-rounder, who remains a key player in India's middle-order bowling attack. Hope's ability to score freely against spin will be crucial for West Indies in the middle overs, particularly if India opts to bowl Axar during the powerplay or death phases.