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IND vs WI 3rd T20I 2026 Match: The third match of the five-game T20 series between India and the West Indies is scheduled to be played today, Sunday, October 11, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The match will begin at 7:00 PM, while the two captains, Shreyas Iyer and Shai Hope, will take the field for the toss half an hour earlier, at 6:30 PM.
The West Indies team arrives here fresh from successfully chasing down a target of 250 runs in the previous match, so they will be brimming with confidence. Meanwhile, the Indian team will be aiming for a comeback. Dew plays a crucial role during the winter months; consequently, teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first, as batting becomes significantly easier as the night progresses. Let us take a look at the pitch report for Indore.
IND vs WI: Holkar Cricket Stadium stats and records
| Total Matches | 4 |
| Matches won batting first | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 200 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 166 |
| Highest total recorded | 260/5 (20 Ovs) By IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 172/10 (17.2 Ovs) By SL vs IND |
| Highest score chased | 173/4 (15.4 Ovs) By IND vs AFG |
| Lowest score defended | 227/3 (20 Ovs) By RSA vs IND |
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India vs West Indies Pitch Report: Holkar Cricket Stadium
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IND vs WI 3rd T20I Match Pitch Report: Regarding the nature of the pitch at Indore's Holkar Stadium, it is entirely flat and batting-friendly, allowing the ball to come onto the bat beautifully. The pitch offers consistent bounce, enabling batsmen to play their shots without difficulty; consequently, high-scoring matches are frequently witnessed here.
The square boundaries at Holkar Stadium are quite short (approximately 56 meters). These short boundaries lead to a flurry of fours and sixes. Additionally, the outfield is considered one of the fastest in India, meaning even a gentle shot can race across the boundary rope. While the new ball might offer slight movement early in the match, bowlers generally face a tough challenge thereafter. Captains usually prefer to bowl first upon winning the toss.
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