IND vs WI Highlights, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope leads from the front as West Indies deny India a clean sweep with 5-wicket win
India vs West Indies Highlights 3rd ODI: Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 powered West Indies to a stunning five-wicket win as they chased down India's 352-run target to deny the hosts a clean sweep.

India vs West Indies Highlights 3rd ODI: Shai Hope produced a stunning unbeaten 162 as West Indies pulled off a remarkable five-wicket win to chase down India's 352-run target and deny the hosts a clean sweep. India had posted 351/7 after being asked to bat first, with KL Rahul leading the charge with an unbeaten 129. Rohit Sharma's 92 laid the foundation after early setbacks, while Ruturaj Gaikwad chipped in with 57 in a crucial partnership with the former India captain. Rahul then provided the late flourish to take India past 350.
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- 3 Oct 2026, 11:02:37 PM IST
West Indies (352/5) beat India (351/7) by 5 wickets!
Shai Hope hits the winning run as West Indies beat India by five wickets to deny the hosts a clean sweep. A sensational unbeaten 162 from the Windies skipper, who stayed till the end and exposed India's bowling issues.
- 3 Oct 2026, 10:58:38 PM IST
Shai Hope hits 150!
Shai Hope reaches the 150-run mark with a boundary. He is playing a special knock and the Indian bowlers are struggling to hold their nerves. 22 runs off the match and this match is almost over now. WI 345/5 in 48 overs
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Shai Hope pushes WI close to win!
Shai Hope is truly standing in India's way here, leading the fight from the front and refusing to back down from the challenge. He hits Gurnoor Brar for back-to-back boundaries to start the over on a high for the Windies. WI 323/5 in 47 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 10:30:11 PM IST
Kuldeep strikes!
Kuldeep Yadav claims the wicket of Matthew Forde, who was finding it difficult to get going. He went for the aerial shot only to get caught by Ruturaj Gaikwad near the boundary rope. WI 290/5 in 43.3 overs
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Kuldeep Yadav drops a catch!
Kuldeep Yadav put down a tough catch here. He prevented a boundary there but dropped the catch, and Shubman Gill doesn't look very happy with it. Shai Hope rubbed salt into the wounds by smashing a boundary straight down the ground. WI 279/4
- 3 Oct 2026, 10:15:10 PM IST
Gurnoor Brar strikes!
Gurnoor Brar back into the attack and he strikes on the first ball to get rid of dangerous Keemo Paul who was showing positive intent in the stand with Shai Hope. India now have a chance to swing the momentum back in their favour with a new batter coming in the middle. WI 271/4 in 40.4 overs
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Hope holding one end!
Keemo Paul is playing the role of the aggressor here, with Shai Hope realising that he needs to stay in the middle till the end. The required run rate has spiked over 8, which might push Windies to play some rash shots in the coming overs. WI 264/3 in 39 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 09:40:55 PM IST
Shai Hope hits century!
A captain's knock from Shai Hope! He brings up a superb century off 104 balls, reaching the milestone with a single. West Indies now need 126 more runs to chase down India's 351.
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Rutherford falls!
Naman Dhir gets the big wicket of Sherfane Rutherford, but the batter isn't happy with the decision. The bat and pad were close together, but DRS showed a spike and Rutherford had to walk back. WI 206/3 in 30 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 09:18:36 PM IST
Shai Hope stands tall!
Shai Hope continues to find ways to frustrate India as this is West Indies' game from here. India desperately need a couple of wickets to swing the momentum back in their favour.
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Shai Hope nears century!
Shai Hope is closing in on his century and is firmly standing in India's way at the moment. The Indian bowlers haven't been able to trouble him much so far, with the pressure continuing to mount on Shubman Gill.
- 3 Oct 2026, 08:35:48 PM IST
Jangoo departs!
Amir Jangoo run out (Virat Kohli/Naman Dhir) 67! A crucial wicket for India here to break the stand which was taking the game away from India. Jangoo was looking in good touch and Shubman was looking out of ideas. WI 150/2
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Jangoo hits fifty!
Amir Jangoo has also scored his half-century and the two batters are going strong in the middle and with runs coming from both ends, the pressure is mounting on Shubman Gill to find a way to break this partnership.
- 3 Oct 2026, 08:04:16 PM IST
FIFTY for Shai Hope!
FIFTY for Shai Hope! The West Indies captain is leading from the front in this steep chase, putting his team in a strong position and laying the platform for the final phase of the innings. WI 106/1 in 15 overs
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100 up for West Indies!
100 up for West Indies as they are in no mood to back down from the challenge here. Meanwhile, Jangoo gets hit on the shoulder and the physio is out in the middle to check him.
- 3 Oct 2026, 07:43:26 PM IST
India in search of a wicket!
Pressure mounting on India to stop the run flow as West Indies have scored 81 in 11 overs, and both batters are looking to find boundaries here to keep up the ante. Kuldeep Yadav into the attack in search of a wicket. WI 81/1 in 11 overs
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Kamboj leaks runs!
Mohammed Siraj has tightened the screws in the last few overs to make sure India slows down the West Indies. Anshul Kamboj, however, is not helping much as he leaked a couple of boundaries.
- 3 Oct 2026, 07:07:00 PM IST
SIRAJ strikes!
Mohammed Siraj draws the first blood and gets the better of John Campbell. A sensational delivery from Siraj and Campbell got beaten completely to get outfoxed for 10. WI 41/1 in 4.1 overs
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West Indies on fire!
Runs keep coming for West Indies here! Shai Hope has already hit four boundaries. West Indies have come out all guns blazing in this chase, which they played with in the first two matches. WI 33/0 in 3 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 06:51:46 PM IST
Campbell starts strong!
John Campbell opens his account with a boundary to kickstart West Indies chase. Mohammed Siraj is raring to take a wicket after warming the bench in the first two ODIs, but got hit for another boundary on the last ball too. WI 10/0 in 1 over
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Chase begins!
The Indian players are back on the field to defend the 351-run target here. Shai Hope and John Campbell are in the middle to start the chase.
- 3 Oct 2026, 06:36:45 PM IST
Medical Update!
Jewel Andrew has gone to hospital for an X-ray after sustaining a blow to his finger while taking the catch to dismiss Naman Dhir during the Indian innings.
Andrew was originally scheduled to open the innings. Captain Shai Hope will now partner John Campbell at the top of the order.
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KL Rahul powers India to 351/7
KL Rahul (129*) makes sure India cross the 350-run mark here. He smashes two sixes and a four in the final over of Keemo Paul. It was a knock of a very high quality and India, who were 4/2, ended up scoring 351/7 - a formidable total on this ground. IND
- 3 Oct 2026, 06:08:48 PM IST
STAT ALERT!
Rahul is the eighth player to score a century this series - the second most in a bilateral series of any length, only one fewer than nine in the India-Australia series in India in 2013.
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KL Rahul smashes century!
KL Rahul brings up his century in style with a maximum and what a shot to reach the mark. He completes his century off 80 balls. He shows his class once again with a brilliant six down the ground. IND 329/7 in 49 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 06:01:50 PM IST
KL Rahul in 90s!
KL Rahul is into the 90s now. He is showing why India have trusted him in the middle order, with the wicketkeeper batter once again proving his ability to finish an innings strongly. He is now closing in on a century. IND 312/7 in 48 overs
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Kamboj falls but Rahul solid!
Anshul Kamboj gets run out here as India are seven down but the momentum is still with them as KL Rahul is batting in full flow, finding boundaries at ease. The wicketkeeper-batter is key for India to take them close to 330 from here. IND 294/7 in 46 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 05:25:34 PM IST
NKR falls for just 9!
Nitish Kumar Reddy falls for just 9! A disappointing knock from NKR as he didn't look in much control and ended up edging the ball behind the stumps to Shai Hope.
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250 up for India!
Nitish Kumar Reddy is taking his time in the middle to get going. The run rate is over 6, but one of the batters needs to fire in the coming overs to ensure a solid total on the scoreboard.
- 3 Oct 2026, 05:12:11 PM IST
FIFTY for KL Rahul!
KL Rahul is the latest batter to bring up a half-century in this innings. A solid knock from Rahul, who needed this after not getting a chance to bat in India's first two innings.
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Naman falls!
Soft dismissal as Naman Dhir hits straight to Gudakesh Motie at cover. He smashed a six before that ball and charged down the ground for another boundary, only to get caught inside the circle. IND 225/5 in 36 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 04:57:36 PM IST
Naman smashes SIX!
Naman Dhir with his first international maximum at his home ground. A 50-run partnership between the two batters here as 300 is well within the reach now. IND 216/4 in 35 overs
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KL, Naman take India forward!
KL Rahul and Naman Dhir are keeping the scoreboard ticking without allowing the run rate to dip. Both batters are finding the boundaries with ease and keeping India on the front foot. IND 199/4
- 3 Oct 2026, 04:34:07 PM IST
Rahul takes charge!
KL Rahul is taking charge now, hitting back-to-back boundaries as he looks to step on the gas. India need more of this positive intent if they are to push towards 300. IND 172/4 in 30 overs
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Ruturaj Gaikwad falls for 57!
Ruturaj Gaikwad's luck finally runs out as John Campbell takes the catch this time. A fine knock of 57 comes to an end, although he had three lifelines earlier in the innings after being dropped thrice. IND 160/4 in 28.5 overs.
- 3 Oct 2026, 04:16:58 PM IST
Ruturaj Gaikwad hits FIFTY!
Ruturaj Gaikwad brings up his half-century with a single. It was on the pads, and he plays it at fine leg for a run to reach his landmark. 150 up for India as well.
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Rohit misses century!
Rohit Sharma goes for the aerial shot but holes out near the boundary, with Jewel Andrew taking a fine catch. Keemo Paul breaks the crucial partnership to deny Rohit a brilliant century. It was a superb knock from the former India skipper.
- 3 Oct 2026, 04:01:45 PM IST
Rohit in 90s!
The boundaries keep coming for India and Rohit Sharma! He is already into the 90s and has shifted into top gear after his half-century. The former skipper is now closing in on his third century in four matches. IND 141/2 in 24 overs
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100-run stand as Rohit Sharma in attacking mode!
Rohit Sharma is in a mood now, dispatching every loose delivery to the boundary. He smashes a SIX and a four in the over as the partnership between the two crosses 100. The former skipper is now taking on the bowlers, with Ruturaj Gaikwad matching him stride for stride. IND 120/2 in 21 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 03:41:42 PM IST
Rohit in cruise control!
Vitel Lawes was into the attack, and Rohit Sharma hit him for a back-to-back boundary to put him under pressure straightaway, while Ruturaj Gaikwad also finished it with a four to make it a big one for India. The run rate has jumped to 5 for now. IND 95/2 in 19 overs
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FIFTY for Rohit!
Rohit Sharma brings up his fifty with a single. A solid knock so far as he reaches the milestone off 58 balls. India need him to stick there and play with the same tempo to set the platform for a 300-plus total. IND 82/2 in 18 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 03:31:11 PM IST
Rohit Sharma in his ZONE!
Rohit Sharma has joined the party! And it's a trademark Rohit pull; it was short, but there wasn't much bounce, and he comfortably dispatched it for a maximum. He followed it up with a lovely cover drive for a four. IND 78/2 in 17 overs
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Ruturaj shifts momentum!
Ruturaj Gaikwad has decided to take the aggressive route in this partnership and smashes a SIX! India bring up 50 as the stand between the two batters also reaches the mark. The momentum has now shifted, with India strengthening its position. IND 55/2 in 14 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 03:11:48 PM IST
Ruturaj smashes SIX!
Rohit Sharma now looks well set in the middle, and the conditions also look better for batting now. He needs support from the other end at the same time, one of the batters needs to up the ante now to take the run rate close to 5 at least. And Ruturaj Gaikwad understood the assignment and smashed it for SIX,
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Ruturaj Gaikwad DROPPED twice!
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been dropped twice already as the pressure is mounting on him to break the shackles, and it is making him do silly stuff. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma breaks free to smash a SIX. IND 38/2 in
- 3 Oct 2026, 02:46:36 PM IST
Rohit Sharma survives!
A loud appeal, and the umpire gave Rohit Sharma out, but he took the review without wasting much time, and the replay showed it was clearly going down the leg. Rohit survived here. IND 23/2 in 8.4 overs
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Run rate below 4!
The current run rate is well below 4, but that isn't India's concern at the moment. The situation demands that the two batters focus on stabilising things, especially with some assistance on offer for the bowlers. IND 21/2 in 7 overs
- 3 Oct 2026, 02:17:17 PM IST
Kohli GONE!!!!
GONE!!! Golden Duck for the Modern Master!!!! Full ball and that swings in. Kohli plays across the line and the ball hits the stumps. West Indies have got two early wickets and for the first time in the series India are under pressure.
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Shubman Gill departs
GONE!!! Seales gets the better of Shubman Gill. The double centurion from the last match, the man in form departs.
- 3 Oct 2026, 01:51:57 PM IST
What did Gill say at the toss?
At the toss, Shubman Gill describes the surface as beautiful, saying there might be assistance for the bowlers at the start. He also admitted that the bowling department has left much to be desired. “Our bowling line-up is inexperienced, the more the play, the better,” said Gill.
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