India took a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after defeating the West Indies by 14 runs in the third Twenty20 International at Holkar Stadium in Indore on October 11, 2026. The West Indies were bowled out for 209 while chasing India’s total of 223 runs, and Naman Dhir was crucial in keeping the visitors in check.
Naman Dhir dismissed Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer, returning figures of 2 wickets for 39 runs in 3 overs. Due to his three wickets at 44 runs, Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match. After the game, Dhir discussed his bowling strategy and his place in the team with JioStar. I have to rely on my line and length and change up my pace because I don’t have many variations as an off-spinner. That’s how I’ve always thought. Since there is nothing better than taking a wicket in Twenty20 cricket, an attacking option can also be a defensive one. Understanding the batter’s stance, the source of his backlift, his guard, and the types of shots he can play is helpful when batting. When I bowl, I keep noticing these things,” Dhir remarked.
Naman Dhir’s two wickets occurred in different but equally noteworthy situations. Hetmyer hit Dhir for a four and a six in the seventh over, but Naman Dhir made the breakthrough when the ball hit his back pad and crashed into the stumps.
In Dhir’s third over, Pooran was removed. In that over, the West Indies batsman hit three sixes before Arshdeep Singh caught him at square-leg. Dhir clarified that he had carefully set Pooran up after reading his intentions. I didn’t intend to take a wicket after giving up three sixes. For example, I wanted to cramp Kamil Pooran for space because he wanted to play every shot toward the leg side so he could free his arms.
During the first two deliveries, I made a few mistakes. I was aware that I was bowling my third over, the batter was prepared, and he would inevitably take a chance given the high run rate. In the end, he was caught at square-leg, which is precisely the kind of shot I wanted him to make. Therefore, these minor details are really helpful to me, and as a bowler, I constantly search for them,” Dhir remarked.
Naman Dhir’s international career has shown a noteworthy pattern. He was hit for a six, and all five of his international wickets came off the delivery right away.
What part does Naman Dhir play in the India T20I team?
On October 11, 2026, Naman Dhir batted at number six in India’s innings. He scored ten runs off five balls before Shamar Springer caught him off Gudakesh Motie. Although he expressed some disappointment at not seizing the chance, he was clear about his specific role within the team. When questioned about his future goals, Dhir remained grounded in his response. I’m an all-around batsman. In this game, I had the chance to bat, but I’m a little bummed that I was unable to take advantage of it. But it’s not like I don’t bowl.
Although I have fewer opportunities to bowl in the IPL due to the Impact Player rule, I have been bowling since I first started playing cricket, and I truly enjoy it. In terms of my position, the captain and coaches have informed me that I will bat at number six or seven, depending on the circumstances.
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When the team needs me, my job is to bowl two or three economical overs with the ball. By looking too far ahead, I don’t operate in that manner. I don’t currently have any particular objectives. “I’m just having fun while playing cricket, and I’ll go wherever God leads,” Dhir remarked.
