West Indies produced a memorable chase to beat India by five wickets in the IND vs WI 3rd ODI. The visitors successfully chased a challenging target in the series finale.
India had several strong contributions with the bat after losing two early wickets. West Indies then had to manage a demanding chase against an Indian bowling attack.
This match report covers India’s recovery, the major batting partnerships, and West Indies’ response. It also looks at the performances that shaped the final result and the series outcome.
IND vs WI 3rd ODI 1st Innings : India Post 351/7
India suffered an early setback after Shubman Gill fell for one in the third over. Virat Kohli followed him back for a first-ball duck. India slipped to 4/2 after 2.4 overs, putting pressure on Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad.
The pair responded with a 137-run partnership for the third wicket. Rohit scored 92 from 85 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes. Gaikwad supported him with 57 from 69 balls, including one four and four sixes. Rohit eventually fell at 141/3 in the 25th over.
Gaikwad’s dismissal followed soon after, leaving India at 160/4. KL Rahul then took control of the innings with an unbeaten 129 from 87 balls. He struck 10 fours and six sixes, while Naman Dhir added 30 from 21 deliveries.
He also completed 10,000 international runs and became the 15th Indian cricketer to reach this major milestone.
India continued to add runs through the lower order. Nitish Kumar Reddy made nine, while Anshul Kamboj scored 17 from nine balls. Gurnoor Brar finished unbeaten on eight as India reached 351/7 from 50 overs.
Jayden Seales led the West Indies bowling unit with 3/62, while Keemo Paul claimed 2/71.
Shai Hope’s 162 Powers West Indies to 352/5
West Indies had a good start to the chase, but Mohammed Siraj removed John Campbell for 10. Shai Hope then found support from Amir Jangoo as the pair began rebuilding the innings. They added 109 runs for the second wicket, giving West Indies a strong partnership.
Jangoo continued to attack India’s bowlers and reached 67 from 56 balls. A well-set Amir Jangoo was then run out after a misfield. Virat Kohli recovered brilliantly and fired the throw to the bowler’s end.
Sherfane Rutherford joined Hope and added 24 from 25 balls. He fell at 206/3, bringing Keemo Paul to the crease. Paul then produced another useful contribution, scoring 44 from 35 balls with five fours. His partnership with Hope added 65 runs and took West Indies to 271/4.
After Keemo Paul fell at 271/4, Matthew Forde followed at 290/5. Gudakesh Motie then joined Shai Hope and added an unbeaten 62-run stand from just 29 balls.
Motie scored 19 off 14 balls, while Hope levelled the scores with a six off Naman Dhir. He then sealed the five-wicket win with a single.
Hope finished unbeaten on 162 from 143 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. His innings earned him the Player of the Match award.
West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs to complete their five-wicket win. Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Naman Dhir each took one wicket for India.
India Win the Three-Match Series 2-1
West Indies’ victory gave them a strong finish to the ODI series. India, though, had already taken an unassailable lead after winning the opening two matches.
India won the first ODI by eight wickets after chasing 296 in Thiruvananthapuram. The second ODI brought another eight-wicket victory, with India chasing 406 in Guwahati.
India therefore won the three-match series 2-1 despite losing the final game. Shubman Gill also finished as the Player of the Series after scoring 334 runs across the three matches. For the West Indies, the final ODI provided a memorable finish to the series.
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Conclusion
West Indies closed the ODI series with a memorable five-wicket victory. Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 stood at the heart of their successful chase.
India still secured the series after strong performances in the opening two matches. KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 also gave the final game another major batting highlight. The 2-1 result leaves both teams with a notable finish to the three-match contest.
