India and West Indies will face each other in the third T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026 on Sunday, 11 October, at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. The five-match T20I series is locked 1-1 after West Indies levelled it in spectacular fashion in Ranchi, chasing down India’s 249/5 to win by 6 wickets with 9 balls to spare.
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IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - 3rd T20I, West Indies Tour of India 2026
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India posted 249/5 in the second T20I, with Sanju Samson scoring 82 off 41 balls and Tilak Varma remaining unbeaten on 44 off 18 balls. However, West Indies chased down the target, scoring 252/4 in 18.3 overs. Shai Hope led the chase with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls, while Sherfane Rutherford scored 84 off 37 balls.
The Holkar Stadium is a classic high-scoring venue with a true, flat surface, and consistent bounce. It is one of the smallest cricket stadiums in India (square boundaries around 56-60m). As per our IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction today match, Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford can be important fantasy options from West Indies, while Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma can be considered from the India side.
India vs West Indies Match Details
| Tournament | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I |
| Toss | To Be Updated |
| Venue | Holkar Stadium |
| City | Indore |
| Match Start Time | 7:00 PM IST, 11 October 2026 |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| Scorecard | IND vs WI 3rd T20I Scorecard |
IND vs WI Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Recent Stats (Last T20I Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | India | 82 Runs |
| Tilak Varma | India | 44* Runs |
| Shai Hope | West Indies | 102* Runs |
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | 84 Runs |
IND vs WI Toss Prediction
The batters in Holkar Stadium can score quickly if they settle in, while bowlers may find it difficult to control the run rate. Dew could also affect the second innings, making bowling challenging at night. Based on these conditions, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer might win the toss and choose to bowl first after winning the toss.
Record of Chasing Teams at Indore
Holkar Stadium in Indore is a very high-scoring cricket ground, but the chasing record is perfectly even. Teams batting second have won exactly 2 out of the 4 international T20 matches played here, which is a 50% success rate.
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 50% |
IND vs WI Playing 11 (Probable)
| India Playing XI | West Indies Playing XI |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Shai Hope (c) (wk) |
| Sanju Samson (wk) | Kamil Pooran |
| Ishan Kishan | Shimron Hetmyer |
| Shreyas Iyer (c) | Rovman Powell |
| Tilak Varma | Sherfane Rutherford |
| Naman Dhir | Romario Shepherd |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy/Shivam Dube | Roston Chase |
| Axar Patel | Shamar Springer |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Akeal Hosein |
| Mayank Yadav | Shamar Joseph |
| Arshdeep Singh | Gudakesh Motie |
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IND vs WI Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Shai Hope and Shreyas Iyer |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket-Taking Options | Mayank Yadav and Roston Chase |
IND vs WI Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Shai Hope showed why he is one of the best batsmen in the world with an unbeaten 102 in the previous match, while Sherfane Rutherford made 84 off 37 balls. Both players can be captain or vice-captain choices for the IND vs WI Dream11 team Prediction. Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are also options from India after their strong batting performances in Ranchi.
| Captain | Shai Hope and Sanju Samson |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Sherfane Rutherford and Tilak Varma |
Top Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford | West Indies | Batter |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | Batter |
Budget Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Naman Dhir | India | All-rounder |
| Roston Chase | West Indies | All-rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: I Kishan, Shai Hope (C), Sanju Samson
- Batters: Sherfane Rutherford (VC), Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, N Dhir
- All-rounder: Roston Chase
- Bowlers: Mayank Yadav, Akeal Hosein
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: I Kishan, Shai Hope, Sanju Samson (C)
- Batters: Sherfane Rutherford, Tilak Varma (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, N Dhir
- All-rounders: Roston Chase, A Patel
- Bowler: Mayank Yadav
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the IND vs WI match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today (3rd T20I) West Indies Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid
Shivam Dube hasn't been at his best with both bat and ball. He has a high chance of being dropped for Nitish Kumar Reddy. On the other hand, Rovman Powell has also scored just 24 off 13 in Ranchi which came after a duck in the first T20I. As per our IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction today match, these players can be avoided.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Shivam Dube | 8.5 Cr |
| Rovman Powell | 9.0 Cr |
IND vs WI Weather & Pitch Report at Indore
- The Holkar Stadium pitch report suggests that the surface allows batters to play attacking shots, and high totals are possible if the top order gets a good start. India's previous T20I total of 260 at the venue highlights its scoring potential.
- The weather forecast for Sunday, 11 October 2026, indicates a daytime high of around 34°C and a night time low of around 17°C. These conditions could support dew formation during the evening match. Dew may make it harder for bowlers to grip the ball, particularly spinners, in the second innings.
| Temperature | High of 34°C, low of 17°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Forecast conditions may favour dew formation |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Batters and attacking stroke-makers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 200 runs |
IND vs WI H2H Records
India and West Indies will meet in the third T20I with the five-match series level at 1-1. India won the opening match in Lucknow by eight wickets, while West Indies bounced back in Ranchi with a six-wicket victory. In total IND vs WI H2H Records, India won 21 of these games, and West Indies won 11.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 21 |
| West Indies (WI) | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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India are expected to win the 3rd T20I against West Indies at Indore.
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