India pip Windies by 14 runs after Abhishek blast: 3rd T20 (Indore)

Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a 18-ball fifty as India defeated West Indies narrowly by 14 runs in the second ODI, defending a total of 223 in a closely contested match.

Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 69, while Ishan Kishan contributed 37 as India struggled to build a bigger total. Roston Chase led the West Indies bowling effort with 2/38, helping restrict India to 223.

West Indies fought hard in reply but were bowled out for 209, falling short by 14 runs. Shimron Hetmyer top-scored with 43, but India’s bowlers maintained pressure and took wickets at crucial moments.

Arshdeep Singh was the standout performer with 3/44, guiding India to victory and giving them a 2–0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

India 223 (Abhishek 69, Kishan 37, Chase 2-38) beat West Indies 209 (Hetmyer 43, Arshdeep 3-44) by 14 runs.

Oct 2026.