India vs West Indies: WI Win Toss After Chasing 250 to Level Series

West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the third T20I at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, October 11. With the five-match series level at 1-1, the visitors will look to build on their record-breaking chase in Ranchi and put India under pressure in the series decider's lead-up.

India won the opening T20I by eight wickets before West Indies bounced back in the second match, chasing down 250 in 18.3 overs to register a six-wicket victory. Hope scored 102, while Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 as the visitors completed the highest successful T20I chase in West Indies history.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I: Why did West Indies choose to bowl?

The possibility of dew later in the evening could have influenced Hope's decision to field first. With a wet outfield potentially making bowling more difficult in the second innings, West Indies will aim to restrict India before chasing under more favourable conditions.

The Holkar Stadium is also known for its batting-friendly surface and short boundaries. The venue's four T20Is have produced an average first-innings score of just over 200, making a substantial total likely if India's batters settle in.

India have won three of the four T20Is played at the ground, but their bowling unit will need to respond after conceding 250 runs in Ranchi.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I: Series context

India and West Indies enter the contest with one win apiece. India hold the advantage in the overall T20I head-to-head record, having won 21 of their 33 meetings, while West Indies have registered 11 victories. One match ended without a result.

With the series finely poised, the third T20I offers both sides an opportunity to seize the initiative ahead of the final two matches.

IND vs WI 3rd T20I: Match details

- Match: India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Venue: Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Start time: 7 PM IST
- Toss: West Indies won and elected to bowl
- Series score: 1-1