West Indies fall short as India takes 2-1 series lead

According to Caribbean Life News, India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20I after scoring 223 for seven, a victory led by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 off 30 deliveries at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The visitors finished on 209 for seven, leaving India with a 2-1 lead in the five-match series ahead of their fourth match. The West Indies restricted India to their final total despite a strong start from the hosts, who scored 87 runs in the Powerplay after losing Sanju Samson for three. Sharma and Ishan Kishan dominated the attack, with Sharma reaching his half-century off just 18 balls, inclusive of five fours and four sixes. Roston Chase sparked India’s collapse by dismissing Ishan Kishan for 37 and captain Shreyas Iyer for one. Shamar Springer and Gudakesh Motie then removed Sharma and Naman Dhir, leaving India struggling at 135 for five in the 11th over. Despite regular wickets, contributio