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India beat West Indies by 14 runs to lead T20I series 2-1

India beat West Indies by 14 runs to lead T20I series 2-1

India beat West Indies by 14 runs in the third of five T20 internationals in Indore.

India scored 223, then held West Indies to 209 for 7, taking a 2-1 lead in the series.

Abhishek Sharma scored 69 from 30 balls and said India’s team huddle focused on staying ruthless and not allowing a comeback.

West Indies kept the chase alive, especially through Shamar Springer, who scored an unbeaten 35 from 11 balls.

India’s bowlers held on, with Arshdeep Singh taking three wickets and Naman Dhir taking two.

Abhishek also became the fastest batter to reach 2,000 runs in men’s T20 internationals by balls faced, doing so in 1,024 deliveries.

The fourth match is scheduled for Wednesday in Hyderabad.

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