India captain Shreyas Iyer credited his bowlers with purposeful execution following the third T20I against West Indies at Holkar Stadium, noting that dry surface conditions helped the side maintain their game plan while defending a total of 223. A 14-run victory gave India a 2-1 lead in the five-match series, with Arshdeep Singh's figures of 3-44 anchoring a bowling display that held its shape through the death overs, particularly in executing yorkers.

Iyer described the performance as one driven by clear bowler intent and confidence in their plans. At the close of the match, he noted that the bowlers had approached every delivery with intent, and that each one had responded to the responsibility of being brought into the attack.

The captain also acknowledged the batting contributions that laid the groundwork for victory, pointing to Abhishek Sharma's 69, Ishan Kishan's 37, and Prince Yadav's unbeaten 13 at the close, and described the opening partnership as a standout display. Abhishek took his usual approach during the powerplay, with Kishan entering the lineup alongside him. Abhishek's output over the preceding months had pointed to a consistent level of performance. Runs from Prince, who entered the game from the bench, proved consequential to how the match unfolded.

Iyer noted that while both venues tend to produce high scores, the team's focus would remain on maintaining its own processes, routines, and attacking approach throughout. He also stressed the importance of guarding against complacency, noting that teams which take West Indies lightly have on more than one occasion seen that assumption reflected in the final result.

West Indies skipper Shai Hope pointed to the bowling as an area that fell short of what was needed, and noted that the absence of dew had been a factor in the team posting 209/7, adding that multiple elements had contributed to the outcome. Hope noted at the outset that the opening partnership had posed a threat, though the team managed to take wickets through Roston and bring things back under control. He also stressed the need for a more reliable top-three batting unit without placing the burden on any single player or pair, adding that a settled opening stand would give the team a foundation to build from, while responsibility for that remained shared across the group.

Hope also noted that handling of the ball had left room for improvement, and that several boundaries had gone unpunished. The team's recovery during the match drew praise for the manner in which they clawed their way back into contention. The absence of dew carried some influence over what followed, with players on that side noting that the ball had begun moving with greater lateral deviation as the innings drew to a close.

Yorker lengths were kept tight and well-directed across the bowling spell, with the attack finding its rhythm through consistent execution.