India secured a 14 run victory over the West Indies in the third T20 International at Holkar Stadium in Indore last night, taking a 2 1 lead in the five match series.

The West Indies, set a target of 224 runs, finished their 20 overs at 209 for seven. Shimron Hetmyer contributed 43 runs, while Kamil Pooran added 42. Arshdeep Singh led India's bowling attack, claiming three wickets.

Earlier, the West Indies won the toss and chose to bowl first. India were dismissed for 223 runs in 20 overs, with Abhishek Sharma delivering an impressive innings of 69 from 30 balls. For the visitors, Roston Chase, Shamar Joseph and Shamar Springer picked up two wickets each. Arshdeep Singh received the Player of the Match award.

India had won the opening T20 International in Lucknow by eight wickets. The West Indies levelled the series by winning the second match in Ranchi by six wickets on Friday. India's latest win has put them ahead in the series.

The fourth T20 International is scheduled to take place the day after tomorrow at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.