West Indies chased down India's 351/7 with 10 balls remaining to win by five wickets.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: Match Details

India Post 351 Despite Early Setbacks

India won the toss and chose to bat, but their innings began in dramatic fashion. Shubman Gill was dismissed for just one, before Jayden Seales struck again immediately to remove Virat Kohli for a golden duck.

With India reduced to 4/2, Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad rebuilt the innings with a 137-run partnership. Rohit eventually fell for a superb 92 off 85 balls, while Gaikwad contributed 57.

The innings then belonged to KL Rahul. Returning to the crease in the series, Rahul produced a magnificent unbeaten 129 off 87 balls to take India to 351/7.

KL Rahul's Brilliant 129* Gives India a Huge Total

Rohit Sharma's 92 Sets the Platform

Rohit Sharma played an important role in India's recovery after the early wickets. He absorbed the initial pressure before switching gears against the West Indies spinners.

His 92 off 85 balls included 10 fours and three sixes. His dismissal for 92 ended a 137-run partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad.

West Indies Turn the Chase Into History

A target of 352 looked daunting, but West Indies attacked the chase with confidence. John Campbell fell early for 10, but Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo immediately shifted the momentum.

Hope and Jangoo put together a massive 109-run partnership, keeping the required run rate under control. Jangoo eventually departed for 67, but the foundation had already been laid.

West Indies kept finding the boundary at crucial moments and completed the chase at 352/5 in 48.2 overs.

Shai Hope Produces a Captain's Masterclass

Hope Breaks a 33-Year-Old West Indies Record

Hope's unbeaten 162 was more than just a match-winning innings. It became the highest score by a West Indian batter in a successful ODI run chase.

The innings moved Hope past Brian Lara's previous record of 153, scored against Pakistan in Sharjah in 1993.

West Indies also registered their highest successful ODI run chase, making the victory even more significant.

Amir Jangoo Provides the Perfect Support

While Hope controlled the chase, Amir Jangoo provided the attacking support West Indies needed during the middle overs.

West Indies Finish the Job in the Final Overs

Hope slowed down briefly during the middle part of his innings, but West Indies found another gear towards the finish.

With the chase entering its final stages, Hope and Gudakesh Motie attacked India's bowling and found eight boundaries in a short burst of 14 deliveries.

That late acceleration removed the remaining pressure and allowed West Indies to complete the chase with 10 balls to spare.

India's Bowling Leaves Questions

India had 351 runs on the board but could not defend the total. Mohammed Siraj provided an early breakthrough by dismissing John Campbell, but the West Indies top order kept the required rate within reach.

Debutant Anshul Kamboj was particularly targeted during the chase and conceded heavily in his opening spell. He eventually finished without a wicket after bowling nine overs.

Jayden Seales had earlier been India's biggest problem with the ball, taking three wickets for 62 runs. Keemo Paul also claimed two wickets.

West Indies Bowling Highlights

India vs West Indies: Full Match Summary

The Records That Fell

India Still Take the Series 2–1

Despite the defeat in New Chandigarh, India had already secured the three-match ODI series after winning the first two games.

West Indies' victory therefore served as a powerful consolation win, but it also provided the visitors with considerable momentum after their dominant chase against a strong Indian batting line-up.

Player of the Match: Shai Hope

What Went Wrong for India?

India's batting performance was strong enough to produce 351, but the bowling attack could not consistently apply pressure during the chase.

After Campbell's early dismissal, Hope and Jangoo were able to keep the scoreboard moving. India's bowlers struggled to force enough dot balls and create a sustained collapse.

The West Indies batting depth also proved valuable. Even after Jangoo, Rutherford and Keemo Paul departed, Hope remained at the crease long enough to finish the chase.

Final Word: Hope Steals the Show

India appeared to have done enough after posting 351/7, especially after recovering from 4/2 and producing a late surge through KL Rahul.

But Shai Hope had other plans. His unbeaten 162 was the defining innings of the match, combining patience, control and late acceleration to complete one of West Indies' most impressive ODI chases.

For India, the series ends with a 2–1 victory, but the third ODI will raise questions about the bowling attack and their ability to defend big totals.

West Indies may have lost the series, but in New Chandigarh, they had the final word.