The Holkar Stadium pitch in Indore is one of the best batting surfaces in India, and the IND vs WI 3rd T20I on Sunday, October 11, 2026, is expected to be another high-scoring game. Short square boundaries, a quick outfield and evening dew make 200 a par score here, and the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first. The match starts at 7:00 PM IST, with the five-match series level at 1-1.
India won the opener in Lucknow by 8 wickets, but West Indies hit back in Ranchi, chasing 250 with nine balls to spare. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 102 and Sherfane Rutherford’s 84 turned India’s 249/5 into a losing total. The full schedule and squads are in the IND vs WI T20I series 2026 guide.
Holkar Stadium Pitch Report for IND vs WI 3rd T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Flat, hard and very good for batting |
| Par first-innings score | 200 to 210 |
| Fast bowlers | Some early bounce with the new ball, then little help |
| Spinners | Slight grip in the middle overs, but short boundaries punish errors |
| Boundaries | Square boundaries of around 56 metres |
| Dew | Likely in the second innings |
| Toss advantage | Bowl first |
Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | How the Pitch Is Likely to Play |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | True bounce and pace on the ball; openers can score 60 or more |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners who bowl quick and straight can slow things down |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Very hard to defend; yorkers and slower balls are the only options |
| Second innings | Dew makes the ball wet, which helps the chasing side |
How the Holkar Stadium Pitch Plays
Holkar Stadium is a black soil pitch that stays hard and holds its bounce through 40 overs. The ball comes on nicely to the bat, so batters can play through the line from the first ball. Mistimed shots often clear the short square boundaries, which is why even good bowling figures look expensive here.
The four T20Is played at the ground have produced an average first-innings score of about 201. Fast bowlers who hit hard lengths and use the bigger straight boundaries tend to do better than those who chase swing.
Also Read: Check the full list of umpires, match referee and commentators for the IND vs WI 3rd T20I.
Indore Weather Forecast for October 11
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Clear skies, dry |
| Temperature | 36°C in the day, dropping towards 18°C at night |
| Rain chance | None expected |
| Humidity | Around 41% |
| Wind | Light, from the northwest |
There is no threat of rain, so a full 40-over game is expected. The big drop in temperature after sunset could bring dew later in the evening.
Holkar Stadium T20I Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| T20Is played | 4 |
| Won batting first | 2 |
| Won chasing | 2 |
| Average first-innings score | About 201 |
| Highest total | 260/5, India vs Sri Lanka, 2017 |
| Lowest total | 142/9, Sri Lanka vs India, 2020 |
| Highest individual score | 118, Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka, 2017 |
| Best bowling | 4/48, Yuzvendra Chahal vs Sri Lanka, 2017 |
| India’s record | Won 3, Lost 1 |
Rohit Sharma’s 118 off 43 balls in 2017 included a 35-ball hundred, which was then the joint-fastest in T20I cricket. India’s only defeat here came in 2022, when Rilee Rossouw’s unbeaten 100 helped South Africa post 227/3.
India’s Last T20I at Holkar Stadium
India last played a T20I here in January 2024 against Afghanistan. They chased 173 with 26 balls to spare, with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube both scoring fifties. This will be the first time West Indies play a T20I at the venue.
IND vs WI T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | West Indies Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 21 | 11 | 1 |
What Should the Captains Do at Holkar Stadium?
The team that wins the toss should bowl first, because dew and a known target make chasing easier at this ground. A side that bats first needs to aim past 220, since India’s 249 was not enough in Ranchi. In the middle overs, spinners who bowl into the pitch and attack the stumps will matter most, and Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie could decide the game in that phase. At the death, bowlers will have to keep landing yorkers even when the ball gets wet.
