Archive · 10 Oct 2026
India and West Indies Rest Before Third T20I in Indore
India and the West Indies are getting ready to play their third T20 cricket match in Indore.
After their last game and the trip to the city, both teams chose not to practise outside at the stadium.
They rested at their hotels instead.
The break gives players time to recover and save energy.
The teams’ schedules were kept light.
Players who still wanted to practise could use the stadium’s indoor practice area.
The match is due to be played at Holkar Stadium.
India and the West Indies skipped outdoor practice ahead of the third T20I.
The teams chose to rest at their hotels after arriving in Indore.
They arrived barely 18 hours after the second T20I, according to the report.
Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association officials confirmed neither team practised at the ground.
Players could use Holkar Stadium’s indoor practice arena if they wanted individual training.
- Who
- The India and West Indies cricket teams.
- What
- Both teams skipped outdoor practice and took a rest day before the third T20I.
- When
- Ahead of the third T20I, after arriving in Indore barely 18 hours after the second T20I.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh; the match is at Holkar Stadium.
- Why
- To recover from the previous match and travel and conserve energy.
- Match
- Third T20I between India and the West Indies
- Venue
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Preparation choice
- Both teams skipped outdoor practice
- Arrival
- The teams arrived in Indore barely 18 hours after the second T20I
- Indoor option
- Players could use the stadium’s indoor practice arena
- Confirmation
- Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association officials confirmed neither team attended practice at the ground