India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Hope 162* Wins, T20I Series Next
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Shai Hope's 162* chased down 352 as India won the series 2-1. Scorecard, key numbers and the T20I schedule and squad.
Jay Chotaliya
Author & Contributor
India vs West Indies is trending because West Indies won the 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026, chasing 352 with 10 balls to spare. Captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162. India still won the series 2-1, and the five-match T20I series starts in Lucknow on October 6. Here is the full IND vs WI story: what happened, the key numbers and what comes next.
Key Takeaways
- West Indies beat India by 5 wickets in the 3rd ODI, reaching 352/5 in 48.2 overs.
- Shai Hope hit 162* off 143 balls, his 21st ODI hundred and fifth against India.
- KL Rahul's 129* off 87 and Rohit Sharma's 92 took India to 351/7, but it wasn't enough.
- India won the ODI series 2-1. The T20I series begins on October 6 in Lucknow, with Shreyas Iyer as captain.
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: What Happened
Shubman Gill won the toss and batted first at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. India had a shaky start, slipping to 3/2 after Jayden Seales took two wickets in the third over. Then Rohit Sharma (92 off 85) and KL Rahul rebuilt the innings. Rahul went on to an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls, his ninth ODI century, and Ruturaj Gaikwad added 57. India finished on 351/7 (Source: Outlook India).
Most fans expected India to sweep the series, but West Indies chased the target down. ESPNcricinfo described it as a record chase.
Shai Hope 162*: The Innings That Silenced New Chandigarh
The West Indies captain anchored the chase from start to finish. He reached his hundred in the 34th over and then kept going, ending on 162 not out off 143 balls. It was his 21st ODI century and his fifth against India, a remarkable record against one of the best bowling attacks in the world. He finished the game himself with a single to long-off.
Hope had good support:
- Amir Jangoo: 67
- Keemo Paul: 44
- Gudakesh Motie: 21
West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs and won by five wickets with 10 balls left (Source: Outlook India).
Who Is Shai Hope? The West Indies Captain Explained
Shai Hope is West Indies' captain and wicketkeeper-batter, and one of the most consistent ODI run-scorers of the last decade. He is known for calm, patient innings. He rarely takes big risks early, then speeds up once he is set, and that is exactly how he paced his 162* in New Chandigarh. His hundred against India here was his 21st in ODIs and his fifth against India, which shows how much he enjoys facing this attack. For a West Indies side rebuilding towards the 2027 World Cup Qualifier, his form with the bat and as captain is their biggest asset.
IND vs WI 3rd ODI Scorecard Summary
| Team | Score | Top performers |
|---|---|---|
| India | 351/7 (50 overs) | KL Rahul 129* (87), Rohit Sharma 92 (85), Ruturaj Gaikwad 57 |
| West Indies | 352/5 (48.2 overs) | Shai Hope 162* (143), Amir Jangoo 67, Keemo Paul 44 |
| Result: West Indies won by 5 wickets. India won the series 2-1. | ||
KL Rahul 129* and Rohit Sharma 92: India's Batting Bright Spots
India lost the game, but the batting was not the problem. After the 3/2 start, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul took the attack to the West Indies bowlers. Rohit fell eight short of a hundred with 92 off 85, while Rahul kept going to an unbeaten 129 off just 87 balls. That strike rate took India from a shaky start to a total above 350, which usually wins ODIs.
Rahul's ninth ODI century is another strong sign for India's middle order before the 2027 World Cup. Ruturaj Gaikwad's 57 also helped his case for a regular place.
Key Numbers From the 3rd ODI
- 352: the target West Indies chased down, with 10 balls to spare.
- 162*: Shai Hope's score, off 143 balls.
- 5: Hope's ODI centuries against India.
- 129*: KL Rahul's score, off 87 balls.
- 3/2: India's score after Jayden Seales' double-wicket third over.
- 2-1: the final series result, in India's favour.
What India Can Learn Before the 2027 World Cup
Losing while defending 351 at home is a warning sign. When one batter settles in, as Hope did, India need ways to take wickets in the middle overs rather than just contain. With several first-choice players away at the Asian Games, this series was also a chance to test depth. It showed that India's batting is deep, but there are still questions about the bowling.
How India Won the ODI Series 2-1
India had already wrapped up the series by winning the first two matches. In the 1st ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill set up an eight-wicket win (Source: Yahoo Sports). India then won again in Guwahati on September 30 to make it 2-0 with a game to spare.
That is why the 3rd ODI loss stings but doesn't change the trophy. It does raise questions about India's death bowling with the 2027 ODI World Cup on the horizon. West Indies are building towards the World Cup Qualifier after missing direct qualification.
Why India Played Without Some Big Names
India's ODI side was missing several regulars because of the Asian Games in Japan. Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan were in Aichi-Nagoya, where India beat Pakistan to win T20 gold on the same day as this ODI. That gave chances to players like Ruturaj Gaikwad, who made the most of it with a fifty (Source: Outlook India).
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Schedule and Squad
Next comes a five-match T20I series, starting on October 6 in Lucknow. The later matches will be played in Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, and the series ends on October 16.
India's T20I squad: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav (Source: Outlook India).
Much of this squad has just won Asian Games gold, so it arrives in good form. Kuldeep Yadav returns, and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets another chance at the top of the order.
FAQ
Who won the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026?
West Indies won by 5 wickets, chasing 352 in 48.2 overs.
How many runs did Shai Hope score?
Shai Hope scored 162 not out off 143 balls.
Who won the IND vs WI ODI series 2026?
India won the three-match series 2-1.
When does the India vs West Indies T20I series start?
The first T20I is on October 6, 2026 in Lucknow.
Who is India's T20I captain against West Indies?
Shreyas Iyer is captain and Tilak Varma is vice-captain.
Where was the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI played?
At the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh, on October 3, 2026.
Final Word
India have the ODI trophy, but Shai Hope's 162* gave West Indies a statement win to take into the T20Is. With Lucknow up next on October 6, this India vs West Indies tour still has plenty to offer. Get every trending cricket story on PostNest, and if you love the game, write a guest post on PostNest.
