India takes 2-1 lead in T20 cricket series as West Indies chase falls short

Indore, India (AP) — Arshdeep Singh and spinner Naman Dhir combined to take five wickets as India defeated West Indies by 14 runs in the third T20 international on Sunday, giving India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. The Indian duo accounted for 44 and 39 runs respectively, restricting West Indies to 209-7 in its allotted 20 overs.

Abhishek Sharma scored 69 off 30 balls, including five sixes, as India posted 223 runs all out. West Indies, aiming to chase down the total, fell short despite impressive performances from players like Sherfane Rutherford (32 off 20 balls) and Quentin Sampson (21 off 27 balls).