West Indies Predicted Playing XI vs India- 3rd T20I, 2026

West Indies will face IND in 3rd T20I in Indore [Source: AP]The T20I series between India and West Indies will head to Indore, where the teams face off in the 3rd T20I on October 11. The match will commence at 7 PM (IST), after the visitors levelled the series on Friday in Ranchi.In a gargantuan effort during the second T20I in Ranchi, West Indies chased down 250 runs with 9 balls and 6 wickets to spare. As the teams look to take the lead in the five-match series, here's a look at the West Indies' predicted playing XI.Top Order: Shai Hope (C/WK), Kamil Pooran, Shimron HetmyerThe captain, Shai Hope, has been in exceptional form in the ongoing tour, with three centuries and a fifty in the last four innings, including two tons in the ODIs. He scored 102*(45) with 6 fours and 9 sixes to help the team chase 250 to square the series.Kamil Pooran made his debut in the first T20I of this series and has only scored 16 runs in the series. Nonetheless, the St Lucia Kings opener has a T20 strike rate of 157.06, and the batter is likely to get a longer rope.Shimron Hetmyer will slot in at number 3, regardless of returning with 5 and 0 in the first two matches. He boasts 94 matches of IPL experience, scoring at 149.28, while also doing well in the 2026 T20 World Cup, racking up 248 runs at a strike rate of 186.46 at number 3.ALSO READGautam Gambhir Demands Balanced Pitches After West Indies' Historic Run Chase vs IndiaMiddle Order and Allrounders: Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Roston ChaseThe middle-order of former WI captain Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd combined for 142(63) in the last match, scoring at a strike rate of 224.39.It started with Powell's cameo of 24 off 13 with four fours and a six, followed by a berserk Sherfane Rutherford knock of 85 off 37 with 7 sixes and 7 fours. The two-time IPL champions Shepherd added the much-needed finishing touches of 34*(13) with three fours and three sixes to make the massive chase possible.Romario Shepherd, despite his high economy, contributes with the ball as well, and is among the better WI bowlers against India.The reliable Roston Chase will bat at 7, but can be used as a floater, if required. He picked a valuable 3/24 (4) with his off-spin, while India scored at about 12.5 rpo. Chase has a T20 strike rate of 124.83, and 2760 runs to his name so far.Keemo Paul could replace Shamar Springer in the playing XI, after the latter got taken to the cleaners with 2/64 (4) in Ranchi. Although it was a flat deck, the swap could just help Springer regain some confidence. Keemo Paul has a T20 SR of 125.20 and has 102 wickets.Bowlers: Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Akeal HoseinGudakesh Motie will follow at 9, closing in on 50 T20I wickets, with left-arm spin, while also having the ability to bat, with a T20I strike rate of 133.98.Shamar Joseph's express pace will lead the West Indies pace attack after the bowler fared decently for 0/39 in the last match. He can bowl across the three phases of the innings and can also chip in with some runs late in the innings.The experienced Akeal Hosein will be the lead spinner, with 101 T20I matches under his belt for 95 wickets. The Chennai Super Kings left-arm orthodox spinner will open the bowling and excels at keeping the scoring rate low early in the match.West Indies predicted playing XI vs India- 3rd T20I, 2026Shai Hope (C/WK), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Akeal HoseinALSO READGautam Gambhir Labels Roston Chase The 'Game-Changer' For West Indies In 2nd T20I vs India