The 3rd T20I match played between India and West Indies will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match will be kicked off on 20th February (Sunday) at 19:30 (GMT+6).
India won the second T20I match following a strong batting performance and even great bowling performance in the death overs. India scored 186 runs for the loss of 5 wickets, while the West Indies fell 8 runs short of the target.
India has an unassailable lead in the series and will be aiming for another straight clean sweep. On the other hand, West Indies will hope for a greater show from other batters who have let down the side during the series.
Weather
In Kolkata, the weather will be gloomy with a slight chance of thunderstorms as the match progresses.
Pitch
The batsmen will have enough support on the surface, while the bowlers will continue to struggle. Due to the dew factor, chasing becomes naturally simple here, hence the side that wins the toss will opt to bowl.
Probable Playing XIs
India:
Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Harshal Patel, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Deepak Chahar / Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Bhuveshwar Kumar / Avesh Khan, Suryakumar Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Venkatesh Iyer, and Ravi Bishnoi / Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies:
Kieron Pollard (C), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Jason Holder, Kyle Mayers, Odean Smith, Brandon King, Sheldon Cottrell, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, and Akeal Hosein.
India vs West Indies, 2022 – 3rd T20I , Dream 11:
Rohit Sharma (C), Rovman Powell (VC), Nicholas Pooran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Romario Shepherd, Venkatesh Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Roston Chase, Venkatesh Iyer, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Prediction
Match winner
- India
Winning the toss
- India
Top Batsman
- India – Rohit Sharma
- West Indies – Rovman Powell
Top Bowler
- India – Harshal Patel
- West Indies – Roston Chase
Most Sixes
- India – Rohit Sharma
- West Indies – Kieron Pollard
Player of the Match
- India – Rohit Sharma
Team Scores Batting First
- India – 180+
- West Indies – 170+
West Indies will be determined to win this match in order to avoid finishing the tour without a win. India, on the other hand, has been very strong in the T20I series and would be confident of getting another 3-0 victory. We expect another close encounter, with India coming out on top once more!