India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026 – Date, Time, Venue, Squads & Live Updates
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026 is scheduled to be played on Sunday, October 11, 2026, as the third match of the five-match T20I series during the West Indies Tour of India 2026. The match will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, with the first ball scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!India and West Indies will meet in the third T20I after the opening two matches in Lucknow and Ranchi. With five T20Is scheduled across India, the Indore contest could become an important match in determining the direction of the series.
Shreyas Iyer is India’s current T20I captain, while Shai Hope leads the West Indies in white-ball cricket. The final playing XIs, toss result, live score, match result and detailed scorecard will be updated here when officially available.
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India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026 – Match Details
| Match | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I |
| Date | Sunday, October 11, 2026 |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Format | T20 International |
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
When is India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026?
The India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026 will be played on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. The evening start is part of the five-match T20I schedule announced for the West Indies Tour of India 2026.
Where will India vs West Indies 3rd T20I be played?
The third T20I will be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Holkar Stadium is one of India’s established international cricket venues and will host the third match of the five-game T20I series between India and West Indies.
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM IST | Bengaluru |
Series Context
The five-match T20I series is the second leg of the West Indies Tour of India 2026, following a three-match ODI series.
The T20I leg begins in Lucknow on October 6 before moving to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The third T20I in Indore sits in the middle of the series and could be particularly important if the first two matches produce a closely contested series.
India will look to use home conditions effectively, while West Indies will aim to challenge the hosts with their aggressive batting and varied bowling attack.
India Squad for West Indies T20I Series 2026
The final squad for the West Indies T20I series should be confirmed by the relevant cricket boards closer to the tour. Once officially announced, the complete squad will be updated in this section.
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- India T20I squad – To be officially confirmed
Note: Players listed here will be updated when the official West Indies Tour of India 2026 T20I squad is announced.
West Indies Squad for T20I Series 2026
West Indies are led in white-ball cricket by Shai Hope. The complete squad for the India T20I series will be added after the official squad announcement.
- Shai Hope (Captain)
- West Indies T20I squad – To be officially confirmed
India Probable Playing XI
The playing XI will be confirmed after the toss. The following section can be updated with the official lineup on match day.
- To be updated after team announcement
West Indies Probable Playing XI
West Indies’ final playing XI will be confirmed at the toss.
- To be updated after team announcement
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Toss
The toss will take place shortly before the scheduled start of play. The captain winning the toss will decide whether to bat or bowl first.
Toss: To be updated
Decision: To be updated
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Score
Follow this page for India vs West Indies 3rd T20I live score, ball-by-ball updates, wickets, partnerships and major match moments.
Live Score: Match-day updates will be added here.
Holkar Stadium Indore Pitch Report
The pitch report for the third T20I will be updated closer to the match after the playing surface is inspected.
Holkar Stadium has hosted international cricket and is known for producing an entertaining cricketing environment. The actual conditions on October 11 will depend on the surface prepared for the T20I and the weather on match day.
Indore Weather for India vs West Indies 3rd T20I
The detailed weather forecast will be updated closer to the match.
Weather conditions, humidity, wind and the possibility of rain can influence the toss and the decision to bat or bowl first in an evening T20I.
Key Players to Watch
Shreyas Iyer – India
India captain Shreyas Iyer will be one of the players to watch during the T20I series. His ability to control the middle overs and build an innings could be important for India’s batting plans.
Shai Hope – West Indies
Shai Hope leads the West Indies white-ball side and brings experience to the top and middle order. His performance could play a major role in West Indies’ attempt to compete strongly against India.
India’s Bowling Attack
India’s pace and spin options will be closely watched in Indore. The final combination will depend on conditions and the team management’s strategy.
West Indies’ Power Hitters
West Indies have traditionally possessed explosive T20 batting options. Their ability to score quickly during the powerplay and death overs could be a major factor in the match.
What to Expect from India vs West Indies 3rd T20I
The third T20I should provide another opportunity for both teams to assess their combinations ahead of the remaining matches in the series.
India will have the advantage of familiar home conditions, while West Indies will look to use their aggressive style to put pressure on the hosts. The toss, powerplay performance, middle-over wickets and death-over execution could all prove decisive.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match Result
Result: To be updated after the match.
This section will include the winning team, margin of victory, Player of the Match and series score after the game.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Highlights
Match highlights will be added after the official game concludes.
- Top batting performances
- Best bowling figures
- Important wickets
- Major partnerships
- Turning points
- Player of the Match
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Full Scorecard
The complete scorecard will be added after the match, including innings totals, batting scores, bowling figures, fall of wickets and extras.
India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live Updates
- Pre-match: Teams prepare for the third T20I in Indore.
- Toss: To be updated.
- 1st Innings: To be updated.
- Innings Break: To be updated.
- 2nd Innings: To be updated.
- Result: To be updated.
Complete West Indies Tour of India 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bengaluru |
FAQs – India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026
When is India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026?
The third T20I will be played on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
What time will India vs West Indies 3rd T20I start?
The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.
Where will the 3rd T20I be played?
The match will be played at Holkar Stadium, Indore.
Who is India’s T20I captain in 2026?
Shreyas Iyer is India’s T20I captain.
Who is West Indies’ white-ball captain?
Shai Hope is the West Indies white-ball captain.
How many T20Is are India and West Indies playing in 2026?
India and West Indies are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series in India in October 2026.
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Quick Summary
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies 3rd T20I |
| Date | October 11, 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium, Indore |
| Format | T20 International |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
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