Key Takeaways
- India takes a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20 series against West Indies
- Tilak Varma's run-out was a crucial moment in the match
- India's strong start and middle-order collapse made the match interesting
- Arshdeep Singh led the bowling effort with 3 for 44
- The series is still alive, with two matches remaining
What happened in the 17th over
Tilak Varma and Axar Patel stopped running after wrongly assuming a flick had reached the boundary during the third T20I at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
The left-hander, who had looked set on 28 off 16 balls, was left stranded well short of his crease as West Indies capitalised on the momentary lapse.
How the mix-up unfolded
The incident took place in the 17th over against Gudakesh Motie, who delivered a low full-toss outside leg stump.
Axar Patel flicked it powerfully toward deep backward square leg, and the two batters completed a single before slowing down and walking back toward each other.
Kamil Pooran's crucial fielding
Kamil Pooran, fielding at deep square leg, dived to his left and managed to keep the ball inside the boundary, then recovered quickly to throw it back toward the pitch.
Shai Hope collected the ball at the strikerโs end and attempted a run-out, and by the time Gudakesh Motie broke the stumps, Tilak was still several metres short and walking casually back, unaware of the threat.
India's strong start and middle-order collapse
India had flown to a strong start through Abhishek Sharmaโs 69 off 30 balls and his 108-run stand with Ishan Kishan, but middle-order wickets checked the acceleration.
Tilakโs run-out, followed by Axarโs own dismissal later, left the lower order to scramble to 223 all out.
By the numbers
- 28: Tilak Varma's score when he got run out
- 16: Number of balls Tilak Varma faced
- 4: Number of boundaries hit by Tilak Varma
- 69: Abhishek Sharma's score off 30 balls
- 108: Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan's partnership
- 223: India's total
- 209/7: West Indies' score
India's series lead
India won by 14 runs to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with Arshdeep Singh leading the bowling effort with 3 for 44.
Shimron Hetmyer made 43 and Kamil Pooran scored 42, while Shamar Springerโs late 35 off 11 balls kept the visitors interested until the end.
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Implications for the series
The win gives India a crucial advantage in the series, with two matches remaining.
The team will look to build on this momentum and secure the series win.
Expert perspective
India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, would have been disappointed with the lapse in concentration that led to Tilak's run-out.
However, the team's ability to recover from the setback and defend the total would have been a positive for the coach.
What to watch next
The fourth T20 match will be crucial for West Indies, as they look to stay alive in the series.
India will look to continue their winning momentum and secure the series win.
Key players to watch
Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan will be key players for India, while Shimron Hetmyer and Kamil Pooran will be crucial for West Indies.
Series schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the score of the third T20 match?
India won by 14 runs, with a score of 223/9, while West Indies scored 209/7.
Who was the player of the match?
Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, with 3 for 44.
What is the current state of the series?
India leads the series 2-1, with two matches remaining.
