Overview
- The BCCI said Jasprit Bumrah returned home for personal reasons and would be unavailable, with an update on his return to follow.
- PTI reported that a close family member is hospitalised and that Bumrah could rejoin for the fourth or fifth T20I if the situation improves.
- India won the third T20I in Dharamsala by seven wickets to move ahead 2–1 in the five-match series.
- On debut, Harshit Rana replaced Bumrah in the XI and took two wickets for 34 runs, contributing to a collective bowling effort.
- Axar Patel was ruled out of the last two matches due to illness, with Shahbaz Ahmed added to India’s squad as cover.