IND vs WI 3rd ODI, Cricket Tips: The first two games between India and West Indies have been record-breaking, and the hosts have clinched the series with one game left to play. India went on to chase the second-biggest ODI target of 406 runs, led by captain Shubman Gill, who scored an unbeaten 223 off 133 balls.
Rohit Sharma supported him well with 101 off 75 balls. John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104), and Amir Jangoo (114) also scored centuries for West Indies and took their team to their highest ODI total of 405. But it went in vain as India chased it down in 43.3 overs.
With a 2-0 lead, India will take on West Indies in the final ODI on Saturday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Can West Indies stop this in-form Indian batting lineup?
IND vs WI: Match Details
- Date: October 03, 2026 (Saturday)
- Time: 2 PM IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
IND vs WI: Live Streaming Details
Fans can tune into the Star Sports Networks to watch the final ODI. The live stream of the game will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
IND vs WI: Head-to-Head in ODIs
- Total Matches: 144
- India: 74
- West Indies: 64
- No-result: 6
IND vs WI: Ground Pitch Report
The wicket in Mullanpur is another flat deck. It is a high-scoring venue, and another 300-run thriller can be on the card. Batters will dominate, and there will be very little help for the bowlers. However, spinners will have some assistance when the ball gets old.
IND vs WI: Possible XIs
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes
IND vs WI: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Shubman Gill is in red-hot form, and it won't be a surprise if he scores another hundred on Saturday. For West Indies, John Campbell is in excellent form and will be a key batter.
Probable Best Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav and Roston Chase are two bowlers who will get some help in the lateral stages.
Today Match Prediction: India are too good for this West Indian side, and they will be the favorite to win the third ODI.
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