India beat West Indies by 14 runs in third T20I

India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after Abhishek Sharma’s 69 helped set a target the visitors could not reach. India made 223 all out, and West Indies finished on 209 for seven. Abhishek scored 69 from 30 balls, reaching his half-century in 18 deliveries. He shared a 108-run second-wicket partnership with Ishan Kishan, who made 37. The stand helped India build momentum after losing Sanju Samson early, although the innings later slowed and India were bowled out. Abhishek said West Indies had a plan for him, with off-spinner Roston Chase opening the bowling. He said he gave Chase respect in the first over before looking for other scoring options. Abhishek also said his strokes toward the off side were not deliberate, explaining that he responded to the field placement. His account described adapting to the bowling and field, rather than following a fixed pattern. India began the innings cautiously, scoring 11 runs in the first two overs, before Abhishek accelerated. His half-century came in 18 balls, and he struck six fours and five sixes, according to match reports.