India vs West Indies match prediction: we are backing India to win the 3rd T20I in Indore, with a 53% win probability against 47% for West Indies. The edge comes from India’s explosive batting depth and a bowling group that should learn fast from conceding 252 in Ranchi. West Indies, though, arrive full of belief after a six-wicket win, so this IND vs WI prediction is no cakewalk. This preview covers the pitch, weather, head-to-head record, squads and the performers worth watching for fantasy cricket tips.
India vs West Indies Match Details
Match | India vs West Indies | 3rd T20I | West Indies tour of India |
Date | 11/10/2026 (Sunday) |
Time | BDT 7:30 PM / PKT 6:30 PM / INR 7:00 PM |
Format | T20 |
Venue | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore |
Recent performance | India – A W W W L West Indies – W L W L W |
IND vs WI West Indies tour of India 2026: Live Streaming & Broadcast Info
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore
Viewers can follow this fixture through regional broadcasters and streaming services, and availability depends on where you are watching from.
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- Pakistan: Tapmad
- India: Star Sports Network (TV) & JioHotstar (Streaming)
- Australia & New Zealand: Australia: Fox Cricket & Kayo Sports; New Zealand: Sky Sport 3
- USA & Canada: Willow TV
- United Kingdom: TNT Sports & Discovery+
- MENA: STARZPLAY
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Broadcast details may vary by region.
India vs West Indies Toss Prediction
India are tipped to win the toss and bat first, and with both teams expected to pass 210, setting a big total looks like the smart play. India’s top order has the power to build on that platform. Evening dew is the complication, since it usually favors the side chasing, so both captains will be watching conditions closely. The toss should tilt the contest slightly rather than settle it.
Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore Pitch Report
No official pitch assessment had been released when this was written, so this report relies on projected scores. Estimates of 220-plus for India and 210-plus for West Indies suggest a surface that favors stroke play. Batters who back themselves and commit to their strokes should be well rewarded, while bowlers who change their pace and hit their yorkers cleanly stand the best chance of taking wickets. The previous match in Ranchi saw 501 runs scored for nine wickets, which gives a solid sense of the direction this series is heading.
Weather Report
No confirmed temperature or dew reading was available for this weather report, so treat conditions as a late-breaking variable. The 7:00 PM local start means an evening game, and dew can creep in as the innings progresses, making the ball slippery and spin harder to grip. If that happens, the side batting second gains a small advantage, so the toss-time update is worth checking before you finalise any picks.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 34 |
India Won | 22 |
West Indies Won | 11 |
Tied | 0 |
No Result | 1 |
First-ever Fixture | June 12, 2009 |
Most-recent Fixture | October 9, 2026 |
India vs West Indies Team Preview & Squads
India
Shreyas Iyer captains India after the Ranchi defeat, and his job is all about composure: protecting bowlers when a powerplay goes sideways and resisting panic when a monster target appears. Losing after posting 249/5 is the kind of result that tests a skipper’s patience, so his field settings and bowling changes will be under a microscope in this IND vs WI preview.
The batting is the headline act. Sanju Samson is the key batter, and the squad brims with attacking options in Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Naman Dhir. Abhishek is our predicted top run-scorer and sixes leader, which also makes him a shrewd fantasy captaincy option. A total of 249/5 suggests runs are not the problem.
Bowling is where the questions sit. Mayank Yadav is the key bowler and our predicted top wicket-taker, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Prince Yadav. Shivam Dube is the key all-rounder, adding depth and overs, with Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy offering further balance. Whichever playing XI India select, discipline at the death is non-negotiable.
India Squads
India Squads
Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Kuldeep Yadav, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Prince Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mayank Yadav
West Indies
Shai Hope is the heartbeat of this West Indies side. He led them to victory in Ranchi and was named Player of the Match for an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, the sort of captain’s knock that makes opponents rewrite their plans. If he fires again, India’s tactical notebook may need a fresh page.
The visitors showed real batting depth by chasing 250 with nine balls to spare. Roston Chase topped Cricinfo’s MVP list with 137.08 points, while Sherfane Rutherford is our predicted top run-scorer and sixes hitter. Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Amir Jangoo and Kamil Pooran give the middle order enough muscle to flip an innings in a few overs.
Shamar Springer is the key bowler, backed by Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie and Matthew Forde. Romario Shepherd is the key all-rounder, and Chase is tipped to lead the wicket column for the visitors. Conceding 249 was far from ideal, so expect some tweaks to the playing XI and tighter lines early on.
West Indies Squads
West Indies Squads
Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
IND vs WI Prediction
Event | India | West Indies |
Toss Winner | India | – |
Player of the Match | Abhishek Sharma | – |
Top Run Scorer | Abhishek Sharma | Sherfane Rutherford |
Top Wicket Taker | Mayank Yadav | Roston Chase |
Most Sixes | Abhishek Sharma | Sherfane Rutherford |
Predicted Score | 220+ | 210+ |
Win Probability | 53% | 47% |
India vs West Indies Winning Prediction
Our India vs West Indies match prediction is a win for India at 53%, powered by a destructive batting group and a bowling unit eager to repair the damage from Ranchi. West Indies at 47% remain very much alive, and Hope’s form means nobody should relax. So, who takes the 3rd T20I: India’s firepower or West Indies’ fearless chasing? Drop your pick, and keep following JeetBuzz for more predictions, stats and analysis.
FAQ: West Indies tour of India 2026 3rd T20I
Q1. What time does the 3rd T20I start in India?
The match begins at 7:00 PM IST on October 11, 2026.
Q2. Which channel shows the match in India?
The match is available to stream live on Sports Live Hub (SLH).
Q3. Who was Player of the Match in the 2nd T20I?
Shai Hope won the award for his unbeaten 102 off 45 balls.
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction reflects the author’s personal insights and analysis. We encourage readers to review the points shared and draw their own conclusions.