IND vs WI 3rd T20: India vs West Indies at Holkar Stadium, Rutherford Eyes Gayle Record

Indore: The third match of the five-match T20I series between India and West Indies will be played at Indore's Holkar Stadium on Sunday, 11 October 2026. With the series level at 1-1 after two games, both sides will be eyeing the lead. India's biggest challenge will be to improve their bowling, while West Indies will take the field brimming with confidence from their stunning chase in the previous match. The game starts at 7 pm IST.

Holkar Stadium: another big score in Indore?

Indore's Holkar Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch and short boundaries. The average first-innings score here is said to be around 200 runs, so fans can expect another match full of fours and sixes.

In the second T20I of the series, the two teams together scored more than 500 runs. West Indies successfully chased India's target of 250 to level the series, piling pressure on India's bowling. In the third match, Team India will need a better plan to contain runs in the powerplay and the death overs.

Sherfane Rutherford: a chance to equal Chris Gayle's record

This match could be special for West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford. He has scored 50 or more in three consecutive T20I innings. If he hits another fifty in Indore, he can equal Chris Gayle's record for West Indies of 50-plus scores in four consecutive T20I innings.

Rutherford played a superb knock against India in the last match and was key to West Indies' historic chase. His current form will be a big challenge for India's bowlers.

IND vs WI playing 11: probable line-ups

There is discussion about the likely team combinations ahead of the match. Nitish Kumar Reddy is tipped to get a chance for India, while a decision on Shivam Dube's spot may depend on the team management's preferred combination. The final playing XI will only be clear at the toss.

India probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav and Mayank Yadav.

West Indies probable XI: Shai Hope (capt & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Springer, Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph.

Holkar Stadium entry rules: what fans cannot carry

Fans heading to the match need to keep the security rules in mind. According to media reports, water bottles, bags, coins and cameras will not be allowed inside the stadium. Spectators should therefore check the list of banned items and the entry instructions before leaving home.

Police and agencies involved in the event have made special security arrangements for the match. Traffic arrangements around the stadium have also been changed. Regular vehicles may be barred on some routes, and spectators may have to walk to the stadium along designated paths.

Key match details

• Match: India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
• Date: Sunday, 11 October 2026
• Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
• Start: 7 pm IST
• Series: Level at 1-1
• Live telecast: Star Sports Network
• Online streaming: Check availability on the official JioHotstar app and website.

IND vs WI 3rd T20: who has the edge?

India have home advantage and a strong batting line-up, but West Indies' aggressive batting in the last match exposed the weaknesses in India's bowling. West Indies, meanwhile, will want batters like Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford to keep up their form.

On the batting-friendly Holkar Stadium pitch, the toss, wickets in the powerplay and death-over bowling could decide the course of the match. With Rutherford's possible record and the fight for the series lead, cricket fans will be keenly watching this India vs West Indies T20I.