India vs West Indies, 3rd T20I, Highlights: Suryakumar Yadav slammed a brilliant 83 while Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49 as India defeated West Indies by seven wickets in third T20I match in Guyana. West Indies still lead 2-1 in the five-match series. Kuldeep Yadav took three wickets while Mukesh Kumar and Axar Patel contributed with one each as West Indies posted 159 for the loss of five wickets. Brandon King was the top-scorer with 42 runs while skipper Rovman Powell slammed 40 off just 19 deliveries. (Scorecard)
India have won the match by seven wickets and Hardik Pandya finishes it with a huge six. Unfortunately, Tilak Varma ended on 49 not out but he will take heart from his performance.
A boundary for Hardik Pandya and it is almost over! India need 12 runs to win from 23 balls and this will be a much-needed victory. They will be 1-2 in the series with two matches to go but the boost in confidence will be invaluable.
The batting of Suryakumar Yadav will be a huge boost for India along with the displays by Tilak Varma and Kuldeep Yadav. They were criticised severely after the first two loses but this show will surely get their confidence back on track.
A brilliant six for Suryakumar Yadav but the next ball was not as lucky. Another attempt to clear the fine-leg boundary off Alzarri Joseph but he could only find the fielder. End of a sensational knock!
This series has truly been a testament to Tilak Varma's talent. The youngster has produced good knocks in every game till now and this game, he has looked in fine touch once again!
It is pouring in Guyana but the sunshine is almost there. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav continues his brilliance with a paddle shot over fine-leg! Absolute beauty!
Two consecutive boundaries off Romario Shepherd and this is a special half-century for Suryakumar Yadav! Just 23 balls needed for the milestone and India are completely in control as rain has started in Guyana.
This has been quite comfortable for India despite losing the openers cheaply. Suryakumar Yadar has been slamming bowlers all over the field and Tilak Varma looks like he can do no wrong!
There is no stopping Suryakumar Yadav. With rain threatening play, quick runs can prove to be valuable and SKY slammed a four and a six in three balls from Obed McCoy. Tilak Varma is following suit as India dominate proceedings.
Surykumar Yadav has looked extremely in control till now against Akeal Hosein and he was able to slam a boundary to keep the run rate steady for India.
Questions will be asked off the team management once again as they replaced Ishan Kishan but Yashasvi Jaiswal did not perform as well as they would have hoped for. Now, it all depends on Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav to provide a good start.
OUT! This is horrible for India! A complete miscue from Yashasvi Jaiswal off Obed McCoy and it is an easy catch for Alzarri Joesph. However, Suryakumar Yadav had a good start with two boundaries just after the dismissal.
Mukesh Kumar kept the batters in check for most parts of the final over but Rovman Powell did manage to hit a mammoth six. The skipper scored 40 off just 19 balls as the hosts ended up posting a decent total of 159 for the loss of five wickets.
There is no stopping Rovman Powell. Two massive sixes off Arshdeep Singh and West Indies have found their groove once again. The wickets did hamper the run rate but this has been a good knock from the skipper.
Mukesh Kumar has been the success story for India on this tour. He has struck once again for them as Shimron Hetmyer was caught in the deep for 9. India on top!
This has been a somewhat good fightback from India! West Indies looked well on their way to post a total around 160-170 but Kuldeep Yadav have made sure that the run rate was within control.
Yuzvendra Chahal was convinced that Shimron Hetmyer was trapped LBW but replays showed that it actually edged by the batter. DRS wasted and Hardik Pandya was quite surprised!
Kuldeep Yadav has done it again! Brandon King slammed the googly straight back to the bowler and Kuldeep was not letting it go. A smooth catch and WI lose their fourth wicket.
A slow and straight delivery from Kuldeep Yadav and Nicholas Pooran made a complete mess of it. He missed it completely and it was an easy stumping for Sanju Samson behind the stumps. Big wicket for India!
100 up for West Indies and Brandon King enters the 40s with a boundary off Hardik Pandya. Once again, he has looked completely in control and this can prove to be crucial for his team in this encounter.
A massive six over long-on followed by a switch-hit boundary through extra cover - Is there anything that Pooran cannot do? Clearly the MVP for West Indies in the series till now and he is looking dangerous once again.
West Indies will be somewhat happy with the position they find themselves in after 12 overs. The opening partnership was quite solid and with Nicholas Pooran out in the middle, this is a perfect foundation for them to post a good total.
Kuldeep Yadav strikes and Johnson Charles has fallen victim to his disciplined bowling. The ball pitched on the leg stump and kept its line before crashing into the batter's pads. The on-field umpire was not convinced but the replay cleared up any confusion. Good passage of play for India!
India have used a healthy dose of spin bowling till now and Sanju Samson has somewhat struggled to keep up behind the stumps. Couple of sloppy misses and some underconfident takes - not a great outing for him.
The fascinating thing about West Indies batters is how they can kept hitting big shots irrespective of the situation. Johnson Charles is the new batter for the hosts and he immediately got his first six of the match over fine-leg!
Finally the breakthrough is here! Kyle Mayers went for another big shot off Axar Patel but miscued it completely and Arshdeep Singh made no mistake in the deep. This can be the opening that India needed and they will try to get more wickets!
Kuldeep Yadav was brought into the India side to replace Ravi Bishnoi but the start has not been what he would have expected. Kyle Mayers got a boundary through mid-wicket and Brandon King stepped out of his crease to slam a massive six.
A full-fledged spin attack from India but no luck in taking wickets. Both batters are playing Chahal safely and Kyle Mayers even managed to score a boundary. This has been a good start for the hosts as they did not lose any wickets in the powerplay.
A couple of singles, a ball that kept low and general disciplined bowling - It felt like the over was finished in mere seconds. Axar Patel has made a good comeback after an expensive first over.
After the six off the first ball, Yuzvendra Chahal fought back well but no luck when it comes to taking wickets. Brandon King was beaten once but the ball was clearly missing the stumps as the appeal went to waste.
Yuzvendra Chahal is introduced into the attack and a rude welcome followed from Kyle Mayers. The ball was there to be hit and the left-hander slammed it over mid-wicket for a huge six.
A boundary off Arshdeep Singh followed by two off the bowling of Axar Patel - Kyle Mayers and Brandon King are looking in form. Safe batting from the duo and this is a great start for West Indies.
Arshdeep Singh is handed the ball in the second over and he has been keeping his balls wide outside the off-stump. While the runs are not coming easily, the chances of a wicket are drastically lower with this kind of line and length.