IND vs WI 3rd ODI 2026: West Indies Win by 5 Wickets as Hope Hits 162
IND vs WI 3rd ODI 2026 | West Indies Tour of India
West Indies produced a remarkable batting performance in the third ODI, chasing down India’s target of 352 runs to secure a five-wicket victory at New Chandigarh. Shai Hope led the chase with an unbeaten 162, guiding his team to a memorable series-ending win.
India posted 351/7 after recovering from an early setback, with KL Rahul contributing an unbeaten 129. However, Hope anchored the West Indies innings and helped his side reach 352/5 in 48.2 overs, sealing victory with 10 balls remaining.
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India Recover After a Difficult Start
India’s innings began in the worst possible fashion. Shubman Gill departed for only one run, and Virat Kohli was dismissed without scoring soon afterwards. At 4/2, the hosts were suddenly under serious pressure.
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad then changed the direction of the innings. Rather than allowing the early wickets to dictate the tempo, the pair concentrated on rebuilding the innings and gradually increased the scoring rate.
Their partnership became the foundation of India’s recovery. Rohit eventually fell for a well-made 92 from 85 deliveries, having struck 10 fours and three sixes. Gaikwad followed with 57 from 69 balls, leaving India at 160/4.
KL Rahul Takes Charge
India needed someone to turn the recovery into a big total, and KL Rahul provided exactly that. Rahul attacked with increasing confidence as the innings progressed. He found the boundary regularly and took advantage of the fielding restrictions and gaps in the West Indies defence.
The wicketkeeper-batter completed his century from 80 deliveries and remained unbeaten on 129 from 87 balls. His innings included 10 fours and six sixes and became the central reason India reached such a competitive total.
Naman Dhir added a quick 30 from 21 balls, while Anshul Kamboj contributed 17 from just nine deliveries on his ODI debut. The late acceleration pushed India to 351/7 from 50 overs. At that stage, India had every reason to believe the total would be difficult to chase.
West Indies Lose an Early Wicket
West Indies began their reply positively, but India struck when John Campbell was dismissed for 10. The early wicket could have created pressure, especially with more than 300 runs still required. Instead, Shai Hope settled into the chase and found an ideal partner in Amir Jangoo.
The two batters avoided unnecessary risks while continuing to collect boundaries. Their partnership steadily reduced the asking rate and shifted the pressure back onto the Indian bowlers. Jangoo eventually departed for 67 from 56 balls, but by then he and Hope had added 109 runs for the second wicket. West Indies had reached 150 and were firmly in the contest.
Hope Refuses to Let India Back In
India needed wickets in clusters, but Hope continued to control the chase.Sherfane Rutherford made 24 before departing, while Keemo Paul provided another valuable contribution with 44 from 35 deliveries. Each time India appeared capable of creating pressure, Hope responded with another boundary or a well-timed rotation of the strike.
The required rate never became an overwhelming problem because Hope kept the scoreboard moving.He reached his century from 143 balls and then shifted gears. With the target getting closer, his stroke-making became increasingly authoritative.India eventually removed Paul for 44 and Matthew Forde for seven, but Hope remained untouched.
Shai Hope Finishes the Job
The final phase belonged entirely to the West Indies captain.Hope reached an unbeaten 162 from 143 balls, with 17 fours and three sixes. His innings was a mixture of patience, clean stroke play and excellent awareness of the match situation.Gudakesh Motie stayed with him at the other end and scored an unbeaten 19 from 14 balls.
The winning runs arrived in the 49th over, with West Indies finishing on 352/5 after 48.2 overs. The visitors had completed a five-wicket victory and, in the process, recorded a remarkable successful ODI chase.
For Hope, it was not simply a big individual score. He had remained at the crease from the early stages of the chase until its completion, making him the obvious Player of the Match.
The Decisive Partnerships
West Indies’ victory was built around three important partnerships.The first came between Hope and Jangoo. Their 109-run stand prevented India from building pressure after Campbell’s early dismissal.
The second phase involved Hope and Keemo Paul, who added valuable runs when the chase entered a crucial middle stage.Most importantly, Hope stayed at the crease through every difficult period. His ability to manage the required rate meant West Indies never needed a reckless approach.
India’s bowlers struggled to find the sustained breakthroughs required to defend 351. Mohammed Siraj finished with 1/52, while Kuldeep Yadav claimed 1/62. Naman Dhir also picked up a wicket and conceded 33 runs.
Jayden Seales Makes an Early Impact
West Indies’ bowling attack had already made India’s start uncomfortable.Jayden Seales was particularly effective with the new ball. He removed Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad and finished with 3/62 from 10 overs.
Keemo Paul also claimed two wickets, although India’s late acceleration meant West Indies still faced a substantial chase.The contrast between the two innings ultimately defined the game. India recovered brilliantly with the bat, but West Indies produced the stronger chase when it mattered most.
Match Summary
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI |
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
| Venue | PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| India | 351/7 |
| West Indies | 352/5 |
| West Indies Chase | 48.2 overs |
| Result | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Shai Hope |
| India’s Top Scorer | KL Rahul – 129* |
| West Indies Top Scorer | Shai Hope – 162* |
| ODI Series Result | India won 2–1 |
India Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 92 | 85 |
| Shubman Gill | 1 | 6 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 1 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 57 | 69 |
| KL Rahul* | 129 | 87 |
| Naman Dhir | 30 | 21 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 9 | 16 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 17 | 9 |
| Gurnoor Brar* | 8 | 6 |
West Indies Bowling: Jayden Seales 3/62, Keemo Paul 2/71, Gudakesh Motie 1/67.
West Indies Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| John Campbell | 10 | 7 |
| Shai Hope* | 162 | 143 |
| Amir Jangoo | 67 | 56 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 24 | 25 |
| Keemo Paul | 44 | 35 |
| Matthew Forde | 7 | 12 |
| Gudakesh Motie* | 19 | 14 |
India Bowling: Mohammed Siraj 1/52, Gurnoor Brar 1/64, Kuldeep Yadav 1/62, Naman Dhir 1/33.
Player of the Match: Shai Hope
Shai Hope was named Player of the Match after producing an unbeaten 162.His innings was especially valuable because he never allowed the required rate to dictate the way he played. Instead of trying to finish the chase too early, Hope built the innings in stages and accelerated once West Indies moved into a strong position.
His 143-ball stay at the crease included 17 fours and three sixes. More importantly, he was still there when the winning runs were scored.It was the kind of innings that gives a captain complete control over a difficult run chase.
India’s KL Rahul Provides a Different Masterclass
KL Rahul’s 129 not out deserves equal recognition.India were in trouble at 4/2, but Rahul transformed the innings. He first concentrated on rebuilding and then attacked heavily during the closing overs.
Rahul remained unbeaten on 129 after facing 87 balls, striking 10 boundaries and clearing the ropes six time.Without Rahul’s innings, India’s total would have been considerably smaller. His performance ensured that West Indies had to produce an exceptional chase to win the match.
Series Context
The defeat did not cost India the ODI series. India had already taken an unassailable 2–0 lead after victories in the first two matches. West Indies therefore entered the third ODI with the opportunity to avoid a series clean sweep.
They achieved that objective in emphatic fashion.The five-wicket victory gave West Indies an important result to take from the ODI leg, while India finished the series as the overall winners by a 2–1 margin.
What’s Next?
The ODI leg of the West Indies Tour of India 2026 has now ended, with India winning the series 2–1.The tour continues with a five-match T20I series. The opening T20I is scheduled for October 6, 2026, in Lucknow, beginning at 7:00 PM local time.
The remaining T20Is are scheduled to be played in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.That gives West Indies an opportunity to carry the confidence from their successful ODI chase into the shortest format, while India will look to start the T20I series strongly on home soil.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026
India vs West Indies 2nd Odi 2026
FAQs
Who won the 3rd ODI 2026?
West Indies beat India by five wickets.
What was India’s score in IND vs WI 3rd ODI?
India scored 351/7 in 50 overs, with KL Rahul remaining unbeaten on 129.
What was West Indies’ score?
West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs while chasing India’s target.
Who was Player of the Match?
Shai Hope received the Player of the Match award for his unbeaten 162.
Who scored the most runs in the match?
Shai Hope was the leading run-scorer with 162 not out, while KL Rahul was India’s highest scorer with 129 not out.
Who took the most wickets?
Jayden Seales was West Indies’ leading wicket-taker with 3/62.
Final Takeaway
The IND vs WI 3rd ODI 2026 produced a remarkable contrast between two outstanding batting performances.India recovered from 4/2 through Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad before KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 pushed the total to 351/7.
West Indies then produced the stronger response. Shai Hope remained unbeaten throughout the chase, turning a demanding target into a successful pursuit with a superb 162.
West Indies won by five wickets, but India still walked away with the ODI series after taking the first two matches. For the visitors, however, the final ODI provided a powerful finish and a memorable victory built around one outstanding captain’s innings.