IND vs WI 3rd T20I Results

5:47 PM IST Signing off - An entertaining game overall, one that ebbed and flowed rather than being one-way traffic, which is always good to see. After what we witnessed in Ranchi, and with Indore’s reputation as a batter’s paradise, another run fest looked on the cards. But with the dew staying away, the bowlers were in the contest and made their presence felt. The action moves to Hyderabad for the 4th T20I on Wednesday 14th October, where West Indies need a win to keep the series alive. The first ball will be bowled at 1.30 pm GMT (7 pm IST), and we look forward to having your company then. Take care, and goodbye!

5:42 PM IST The Indian captain - Shreyas Iyer says it was wonderful to see the bowlers looking so confident. Adds that the clarity in their thinking was clearly visible when he spoke to them, and they were ready to embrace the challenge, which is exactly what the team wants to see. He also praises their batting, calling Abhishek’s start phenomenal and singling out Ishan Kishan for stepping in and taking on the bowlers, calling his batting remarkable in the last couple of months. Also praises Prince Yadav's crucial cameo in the last over. On the approach against West Indies, Iyer admits they are never a side to be taken lightly, so the group worked to keep complacency at bay. Adds that with both venues known for big scores, the message was to trust the process, stick to routines and keep the intent offensive.

5:40 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Arshdeep Singh has been given the accolade for his impact with the ball in a high-scoring game, returning figures of 3/44 from his 4 overs. Arshdeep says it was nice to get the ball reversing a bit. He adds that he enjoys bowling with dew around, although he couldn't make it work in the previous game. Singh says there is no such thing as a leader of the attack or a senior in the team. Mentions that the environment is relaxed, with everyone enjoying each other's success and backing one another on bad days, knowing that there will be ups and downs along the way. Shares that he enjoys it when batters go hard at him, as it tests his skills and mental strength. His focus is on getting in early and working with both the new and old ball. With a packed schedule, he believes the team that adapts to conditions more quickly is more likely to come out on top.

5:35 PM IST The captain of West Indies - Shai Hope feels it's difficult to pinpoint one particular reason for the defeat, as games like these often come down to small moments. He admits they could have been better with their execution with the ball and in the field, but is pleased with the way they fought back with the ball and finished well to give themselves a good chance of chasing the target. He feels losing wickets in the Powerplay put them on the back foot and believes they could have done better as a batting unit. Hope doesn't want to single out one or two batters, stressing that it is a collective effort and that building a solid foundation makes the chase much easier. Hope reckons the dry conditions made a real difference, pointing out that Arshdeep Singh even got the ball to reverse towards the end. He gives credit to India for bowling well and executing their plans effectively.

5:31 PM IST Time for the presentation ceremony...

5:25 PM IST Let's hear from the Indian all-rounder - Nitish Kumar Reddy, on being asked how pleasing it is for the team to defend the total, keeps it humble, saying a win is a win, and the whole group is proud of the effort. He points out that it is never easy to bowl on this ground, but the team executed its plans perfectly, and the results followed. On his bowling plans when he came on, with West Indies needing 14 an over at that stage, he shares that the thinking was simple. Details that if India could restrict them to six singles off the over, it would count as a win, and adds that the idea was not to chase a wicket at all. Sometimes, he notes, being defensive is the most attacking option available. On bowling with a dry ball, he says the skipper's message was to stick to the plans and be brave in the crucial overs. When asked about the batting performance, Reddy feels India started really well, with a few unlucky dismissals along the way. He singles out Prince Yadav for the crucial late runs that made all the difference in the end.