Archive · 10 Oct 2026
India Likely to Keep Top Order for Third T20
India and the West Indies have each won one match in their T20 series.
They are set to play the third match in Indore.
India’s coach has said the team may change its middle order, but the top order is expected to stay the same.
Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma have been playing well, so they are likely to remain.
That may mean young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has to wait for his first international game at home.
India’s bowlers had a difficult time in the last match in Ranchi.
Ravi Bishnoi could be brought in, but the article says India may keep its familiar bowling combination.
Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav are expected to retain their places.
India and the West Indies are tied 1-1 ahead of the third T20 in Indore.
India are unlikely to change opening batters Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, who have been performing well.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir said India would be flexible in the middle order but keep the top order constant.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is unlikely to make his international debut in the match.
Ravi Bishnoi could be considered after India's spinners were hit hard in Ranchi, while Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav are expected to stay in the side.
- Who
- India and the West Indies; India’s likely selection choices include Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- What
- The teams are preparing for the third T20 match, with the series level at 1-1.
- When
- The match is scheduled for today, according to the article.
- Where
- Indore; the previous match discussed was in Ranchi.
- Why
- India are weighing whether to change their bowling combination after their bowlers were hit hard in Ranchi, while the top order is expected to remain unchanged.
- Match
- India vs West Indies, third T20
- Venue
- Indore
- Series score
- 1-1
- Likely unchanged top order
- Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma
- Possible bowling change
- Ravi Bishnoi could be brought in
- Expected pace selection
- Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav are expected to retain their places
- Possible debut
- Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is unlikely to make his international debut