India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 Result: Hope's 162 Leads West Indies to Victory

The India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 ended with a strong response from the visitors as West Indies defeated India by five wickets in New Chandigarh.

India had already secured the ODI series after winning the first two matches, but West Indies avoided a 3-0 sweep by successfully chasing 352 runs in the final ODI.

Shai Hope produced the defining innings of the match, finishing unbeaten on 162 as West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs. Earlier, KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma’s 92 had helped India post 351/7.

The result means India finish the three-match ODI series with a 2-1 victory, while West Indies leave the ODI leg with a memorable final-match win.

For cricket followers using Tiger Exchange, the series delivered three high-scoring matches, major individual performances and plenty of talking points before attention moves to the next fixtures.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 Result

West Indies Chase 352 to Win the Final ODI

After losing the opening two matches, West Indies entered the third ODI with the series already decided but still had plenty to play for.

India put up another large total, reaching 351/7 from their 50 overs. After the extraordinary scoring seen earlier in the series, another chase above 350 looked possible, but it still required a special innings.

That innings came from Shai Hope.

The West Indies captain stayed at the crease until the finish and guided his side to 352/5 in 48.2 overs, completing the chase with ten balls remaining.

It was exactly the kind of performance West Indies had been missing in the earlier games: strong batting backed up by a successful finish.

Shai Hope’s Unbeaten 162 Wins the Match

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 to lead West Indies to victory in New Chandigarh.

Instead of allowing the required rate to get out of control, Hope kept the chase moving and remained at the crease during the most important stages of the innings.

Amir Jangoo also played an important role with 67, giving Hope valuable support as West Indies moved closer to the target.

The partnership ensured India never managed to create the sustained pressure they needed after putting 351 on the board.

Hope’s innings ultimately turned what could have been a 3-0 India sweep into a much more positive finish for West Indies.

KL Rahul’s 129 Goes in Vain

India’s strongest batting performance in the third ODI came from KL Rahul.

Rahul finished unbeaten on 129 and held the innings together after India faced some early pressure.

His innings gave India a total that would normally put the chasing team under serious pressure, but West Indies responded with an even stronger chase.

Rahul’s century was still one of the standout Indian performances of the match and continued the exceptional run of individual batting displays seen throughout the series.

Rohit Sharma Falls Eight Runs Short of a Century

Rohit Sharma also came close to another hundred, scoring 92 in India’s innings.

After making 101 in the second ODI, Rohit once again looked comfortable against the West Indies attack and played an important role in taking India towards the 350-run mark.

He fell just eight runs short of another century, but his contribution alongside Rahul was crucial in setting up India’s final total.

Virat Kohli Dismissed for a Golden Duck

The match was very different for Virat Kohli.

Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck when Jayden Seales bowled him with his first legal delivery.

It was one of the biggest moments of the Indian innings and briefly gave West Indies an opportunity to take control before Rahul and the middle order rebuilt.

India’s 351 Wasn’t Enough

Scoring 351 in an ODI usually puts a team in a strong position, but this series repeatedly showed how favourable the conditions could be for batting.

India’s bowlers struggled to consistently stop West Indies once Hope settled.

Mohammed Siraj provided an early breakthrough, but India could not turn that wicket into a sustained collapse.

As Hope and the West Indies middle order became more comfortable, the required rate remained within reach.

The final chase also raised questions about India’s bowling depth as the team continues looking ahead towards the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India Still Win the ODI Series 2-1

The defeat in New Chandigarh did not change the overall series winner.

India had already secured the trophy after winning the first two ODIs and therefore completed the series with a 2-1 victory.

The three matches produced some extraordinary batting numbers:

• India won the 1st ODI by eight wickets.
• India chased 406 to win the 2nd ODI by eight wickets.
• West Indies chased 352 to win the 3rd ODI by five wickets.

The final scoreline favoured India, but West Indies’ victory in New Chandigarh prevented the series from becoming a clean sweep.

India vs West Indies ODI Series Results

Shubman Gill’s 223 Remains the Series Highlight

Although the final ODI belonged to Shai Hope, one of the biggest moments of the series came in the second match in Guwahati.

West Indies scored 405/7, their first ODI total above 400, after centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo.

India then produced an extraordinary response.

Shubman Gill scored an unbeaten 223 from 133 balls, while Rohit Sharma made 101 as India reached 406/2 in just 43.3 overs.

That victory gave India an unbeatable 2-0 lead and secured the series before the teams travelled to New Chandigarh.

What the 3rd ODI Means for India

India leave the series with the trophy, but the final match gives the team plenty to think about.

The batting lineup produced huge scores throughout the series. Gill, Rohit and Rahul all delivered major innings, and India successfully completed a 406-run chase in the second ODI.

The bowling was less convincing.

West Indies scored more than 400 in Guwahati and then successfully chased 352 in New Chandigarh. That makes India’s bowling combination one of the obvious areas to assess as preparations continue for future ODI assignments.

India also used the series to look at different pace options, including Anshul Kamboj, as they continue building depth beyond their established bowlers.

What West Indies Take From the Series

Losing a series 2-1 is never the desired result, but West Indies showed significant improvement as the series progressed.

Their batting reached 405 in the second ODI and then successfully chased 352 in the third.

Shai Hope was central to those performances and finished the ODI leg with another reminder of his importance to the West Indies batting lineup.

Winning the final match also gives the visitors momentum rather than leaving India with a clean sweep.

Why This Became Such a High-Scoring Series

The India vs West Indies ODI series produced unusually large totals and several individual centuries.

Both teams showed how difficult modern ODI attacks can be to contain once established batters get through the opening overs.

The second and third matches in particular became examples of why even totals above 350 are no longer automatically safe.

West Indies failed to defend 405 in Guwahati, then two matches later successfully chased India’s 351 in New Chandigarh.

For cricket followers, those contrasting results made the series much more interesting than the final 2-1 scoreline alone suggests.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 – Final Result

West Indies finished the ODI series on a high by beating India by five wickets in New Chandigarh.

India’s 351/7 looked strong after KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma’s 92, but Shai Hope responded with a match-winning unbeaten 162.

West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs to complete the chase with ten balls remaining.

The victory denied India a clean sweep, although the hosts still finished as 2-1 ODI series winners.

Across the three matches, both sides produced huge scores and memorable individual performances, making the series one of the more entertaining ODI contests of the year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026?

West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third ODI in New Chandigarh.

What was India’s score in the 3rd ODI?

India scored 351/7 from 50 overs.

What was West Indies’ score?

West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs to complete the run chase.

How many runs did Shai Hope score?

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 and led West Indies to victory.

How many runs did KL Rahul score?

KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 for India.

How many runs did Rohit Sharma score?

Rohit Sharma scored 92 in India’s innings.

Who won the India vs West Indies ODI series 2026?

India won the three-match ODI series 2-1.

Did West Indies avoid a 3-0 clean sweep?

Yes. West Indies won the third ODI by five wickets, meaning India finished the series with a 2-1 victory rather than a 3-0 sweep.

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