West Indies pulled off the highest successful run chase in their ODI history on Saturday, October 3, 2026, overhauling India's 351/7 with 10 balls to spare at New Chandigarh. Captain Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 off 143 balls anchored a five-wicket win that denied India a series sweep, though the hosts still took the three-match series 2-1.
Chasing a daunting target at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur — the venue's first men's ODI — the visitors finished on 352/5 in 48.2 overs. Hope, named Player of the Match, opened the batting after Jewel Andrew suffered a finger injury, then combined with Amir Jangoo (67 off 56 balls) for a crucial 109-run stand after John Campbell fell for 10. Sherfane Rutherford added 24, Keemo Paul hit a quick 44 off 35, and Gudakesh Motie finished unbeaten on 19 off 14 as the visitors sealed victory with 10 balls to spare. Hope's innings, laced with 17 fours and three sixes, came after he had kept wicket for 50 overs in the heat.
Rahul's career-best in vain
The chase overshadowed a stellar batting display from India. KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls — his ninth ODI hundred and a career-best, according to Reuters — while Rohit Sharma made 92 off 85 and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57 off 69. India had slipped to 4/2, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli dismissed cheaply, before Rohit and Gaikwad's 137-run stand revived the innings. Jayden Seales was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with 3/62.
A milestone win
The result was West Indies' first ODI victory over India since 2023, and India — who had already sealed the series by winning the first two matches, chasing 406 in the second — had no answer to Hope's calculated masterclass. Gill was named Player of the Series for his overall contribution.
Sources:
- Reuters: West Indies deny India clean sweep as Hope scores unbeaten 162
- Deccan Herald: 3rd ODI — West Indies beat India by five wickets
- NDTV Sports: India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live updates
Chasing a daunting target at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur — the venue's first men's ODI — the visitors finished on 352/5 in 48.2 overs. Hope, named Player of the Match, opened the batting after Jewel Andrew suffered a finger injury, then combined with Amir Jangoo (67 off 56 balls) for a crucial 109-run stand after John Campbell fell for 10. Sherfane Rutherford added 24, Keemo Paul hit a quick 44 off 35, and Gudakesh Motie finished unbeaten on 19 off 14 as the visitors sealed victory with 10 balls to spare. Hope's innings, laced with 17 fours and three sixes, came after he had kept wicket for 50 overs in the heat.
Rahul's career-best in vain
The chase overshadowed a stellar batting display from India. KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls — his ninth ODI hundred and a career-best, according to Reuters — while Rohit Sharma made 92 off 85 and Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57 off 69. India had slipped to 4/2, with Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli dismissed cheaply, before Rohit and Gaikwad's 137-run stand revived the innings. Jayden Seales was the pick of the West Indies bowlers with 3/62.
A milestone win
The result was West Indies' first ODI victory over India since 2023, and India — who had already sealed the series by winning the first two matches, chasing 406 in the second — had no answer to Hope's calculated masterclass. Gill was named Player of the Series for his overall contribution.
Sources:
- Reuters: West Indies deny India clean sweep as Hope scores unbeaten 162
- Deccan Herald: 3rd ODI — West Indies beat India by five wickets
- NDTV Sports: India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live updates
