3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 7 wickets, clinch series 3-0
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Aug 07, 2019, 01:05:34 IST
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3rd T20I: India beat West Indies by 7 wickets, clinch series 3-0

Stay updated with Times of India for all the live score updates, ball by ball commentary and scorecard of 3rd T20I match between India and West Indies.
22:58 (IST) Aug 06

We are back for the chase! The Indian openers, KL Rahul and Shikhar Dhawan make their way out to the middle. Sheldon Cottrell has the new ball in hand and he will be bowling to the right-hander. Here we go...

22:54 (IST) Aug 06

147 is the target now! Enough? Don't think so. India would fancy themselves to chase this down. The wicket is on the slower side but still a decent one to bat on. Also, there was swing early on for the Indian pacers but will it be available for the hosts' pacers? They need to bowl well though if they are to make a game out of this. Join us for the chase in a bit.

22:52 (IST) Aug 06

The Indian bowling was excellent to begin with. Especially Deepak Chahar, he took three wickets in the Powerplay itself. The spinners though did not have such a great time with the ball as all the three were on the expensive side. Saini too conceded a few but also got two important wickets. All-in-all, Kohli can be happy with the effort by his team.

22:48 (IST) Aug 06

A very good recovery from West Indies. Yes, this score might still be under par but they will be pleased with their effort after the start they got off to. The hosts were inserted and once again their openers did not provide a start. Hetmyer once again failed to make an impact and the home side was struggling at 14 for 3. Pollard, who was promoted up the order and Pooran, then steadied things with a 50-plus run stand. However, just as they started to accelerate, Pooran was dismissed. Pollard too got out at the wrong time, immediately after getting to his half ton. However, a cameo from Powell has seen West Indies finish close to 150.

22:47 (IST) Aug 06
2
Overs19.6
Score146 - 6

N Saini to R Powell, A couple to end so West Indies do not get to 150 but an excellent last over for them. 16 from it. Saini bowls a low full toss on middle, Powell hits it down towards long on and takes two. WEST INDIES END WITH 146/6!

22:46 (IST) Aug 06
6
Overs19.5
Score144 - 6

N Saini to R Powell, SIX! Second in the over! West Indies finishing on a high here. Not good bowling too. This is on the pads and it is a slower one. Powell was waiting for it. He picks it up and sends it sailing over the square leg fence. 14 from the over so far, a ball to go. A biggie needed to get to 150.

22:45 (IST) Aug 06
1
Overs19.4
Score138 - 6

N Saini to F Allen, Another single! Singles won't harm India. Shorter and around off, this is hit through covers for one.

22:45 (IST) Aug 06
1
Overs19.3
Score137 - 6

N Saini to R Powell, Bowls a slower one on middle, Powell is a touch early in the swing. He gets an inside edge onto the pads. The ball goes towards short third man. A single taken.

22:44 (IST) Aug 06
6
Overs19.2
Score136 - 6

N Saini to R Powell, SIX! No problem with finding the middle this time. That is nailed! Yes, it is a full toss but we have seen batters struggle to hit full tosses bowled by Saini. Powell though powers it over the mid-wicket fence.

22:43 (IST) Aug 06
0
Overs19.1
Score130 - 6

N Saini to R Powell, Powell just is not able to connect at the moment! This is a slower one outside off, Powell looks to heave but misses.

22:43 (IST) Aug 06

Navdeep Saini is back into the attack.

22:41 (IST) Aug 06
6
Overs18.6
Score130 - 6

B Kumar to F Allen, SIX! Once again the last ball spoils the over and a welcome biggie for West Indies. Kumar goes full and on off, Allen drags it towards long on. He connects well and it goes over the fence.

22:41 (IST) Aug 06
1
Overs18.5
Score124 - 6

B Kumar to R Powell, On the bounce to the fielder! Shorter and on off, Powell hits it hard towards wide long on. Pandya moves there and takes it on the bounce. A single.

22:40 (IST) Aug 06
2
Overs18.4
Score123 - 6

B Kumar to R Powell, A couple now! Outside off, Powell smashes it back past the bowler. Pandya at long on runs to his left but fumbles. The ball, luckily for him, goes to long off and the batters take two.

22:40 (IST) Aug 06
0
Overs18.3
Score121 - 6

B Kumar to R Powell, Three dots in a row! Kumar goes for a yorker but ends up bowling a full toss. It is hit to covers.

22:39 (IST) Aug 06
0
Overs18.2
Score121 - 6

B Kumar to R Powell, Another dot! Gold dust at this stage! This is shorter and outside off, Powell looks to pull but gets an inside edge towards the keeper.

22:39 (IST) Aug 06
0
Overs18.1
Score121 - 6

B Kumar to R Powell, Swing and a miss! This is outside off and on a fuller length. Powell looks to go big but misses.

22:38 (IST) Aug 06

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back on!

22:37 (IST) Aug 06
1
Overs17.6
Score121 - 6

R Chahar to R Powell, A quick single to end! This is on the pads, Powell works it towards short fine leg for a single. So a strong comeback by the bowler, just the 8 from it in the end and also a wicket.

22:37 (IST) Aug 06
1
Overs17.5
Score120 - 6

R Chahar to F Allen, Just a single! Slightly shorter around off, this is hit down to long on for one.