India Vs West Indies Highlights, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope’s 156 Powers Windies To Sensational Five-Wicket Win

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the third and final ODI between India and West Indies! The hosts have already clinched the series 2-0 and a clean sweep is on the cards today. The visitors will be desperately fighting for pride to avoid a whitewash. India will be expected to try out their bench strength and we might see a few new faces. Keep following this space for all the LIVE updates, toss details and ball-by-ball action from the middle. Let’s get going!

Broadcast: The 3rd ODI between India Vs West Indies will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network’s television channels in India.

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India and the West Indies will face each other in the third and final ODI, with the hosts looking to complete a ruthless 3-0 series sweep. India have already sealed the series after a high-scoring thriller in Guwahati and are expected to try out their bench strength. Meanwhile, the West Indies are fighting desperately for their pride. And Daren Sammy’s men need to rediscover their bowling discipline after leaking 706 runs across the first two games to avoid a humiliating whitewash.

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Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi.

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India have won the toss and decided to bat first this time.

Well, India have won a cricket gold medal at Asian Games, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the final.

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India: Shubman Gill (capt), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar

West Indies: John Cambell, Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes

The match just about to begin. Rohit Sharma takes strike, while Shubman Gill is on the non-strikers end. Jadon Seals marks his run-up to bowl the first ball.

Wicket! Jaden Seals provid West Indies with an early breakthrough as Shubman Gill departs after scoring one run.

Jayden Seales struck twice in the third over. First, Shubman Gill (1) edged a back-of-a-length ball to wicketkeeper Shai Hope. Next delivery, Virat Kohli (0) was clean bowled by a 136.5 km/h full ball that flattened his middle stump, leaving India rocked early.

Stunned by Jayden Seales' early double strike, India opted for extreme caution in the Powerplay. Captain Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad focused on survival rather than scoring, managing a sluggish 28 runs in the first 10 overs. The West Indies bowlers tightened the screws, leaving India in a rebuilding phase.

Finally! Rohit Sharma has opened his arms against Alzari Joseph as he smashed the pacer for a six over deep backward on the very first ball of the 17th over.

Rohit played the next ball for a beautiful cover drive and went on to complete his half-century in the next over.

IND: 82/2 (17)

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Big Wicket for WI! Rohit Sharma just fell short of his well-deserved century and got out on 92 off 85. Trying to pull a skiddy delivery from Keemo Paul, he mistimed the shot off the bottom of the bat. Jewel Andrew took a brilliant diving catch at deep mid-wicket to dismiss the Indian captain.

This is also the first instance of Rohit Sharma getting out in the 90s since 2019.

Seales Strikes Again! Shai Hope brings his most successful bowler of the day and he delivers by taking Ruturaj's wicket. He departs after scoring 57 off 69 balls.

India has progressed to 207-4 after 34 overs. KL Rahul is batting fluently on 38 off 29 balls, alongside Naman Dhir on 16 off 14. Matthew Forde leaked eight runs in the previous over, prompting Alzarri Joseph's return to the bowling attack.

Anshul Kamboj departs as he is run out by Alzarri Joseph. Anshul and KL Rahul tried to sneak a quick single, but Kamboj couldn't reach the crease in time.

KL RAHUL BRINGS UP HIS CENTURY! What a way to reach three figures! Jayden Seales bangs it short on leg, and KL Rahul simply helps it over fine leg for a maximum.

AND THAT'S HIS NINTH ODI CENTURY!

Rahul takes off his helmet, spreads his arms wide and soaks in the moment before sharing a hug with Brar. A brilliant knock under pressure!

A sensational finish from India! KL Rahul remains unbeaten on a brilliant 129 off 87 balls, while Gurnoor Brar chips in with 8 off 6.

India hammer 22 runs off the final over, including a wide and a barrage of boundaries, to finish on a massive 351/7.

KL Rahul 129 | Gurnoor Brar 8*

West Indies now have a mountain to climb!

John Campbell and Shai Hope are at the crease, with Campbell taking strike. Mohammed Siraj has the new ball in hand as India begin the attack. Can the West Indies openers withstand the early pace and movement?

10 runs from the first over! John Campbell comes out firing, smashing Siraj for boundaries as West Indies make a brisk start. Campbell races to 9 off 4, while Shai Hope has one. India will be looking for an early breakthrough.

Mohammed Siraj knocks over John Campbell for 10 off 7, with the ball nipping back and crashing into the off-stump. Campbell’s brisk start comes to an end, and India have their first breakthrough. Shai Hope is joined by Amir Jangoo, with West Indies 45/1 after five overs.

India have slowed the scoring down after Campbell’s early burst, with just five runs coming from the seventh over. Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo are struggling to find the gaps as West Indies move to 54/1 after seven overs.

Powerplay done! West Indies finish the first 10 overs at 78/1, with India managing to keep the scoring in check after John Campbell’s early onslaught. Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo have steadied the innings, but India will be looking for wickets as the fielding restrictions are lifted.

Spin enters the attack! Kuldeep Yadav has been introduced and immediately keeps things tight, conceding just four runs in his first over. India continue to apply pressure as West Indies move to 85/1 after 12 overs, with Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo looking to build the innings.

West Indies are off to a solid start in the chase, reaching 101/1 after 14.2 overs. Despite losing John Campbell early, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo have kept the scoreboard moving, with the current run rate almost identical to the required rate. India will be eager to make the next breakthrough after the break.

Amir Jangoo and Shai Hope have brought up well-deserved half-centuries as West Indies continue their strong response. Jangoo reaches 50 off 47, while Hope gets to 53 off 49. The duo have steadied the chase brilliantly, taking West Indies to 124/1 after 17 overs.

100-RUN PARTNERSHIP! hai Hope brings up the landmark stand with a beautiful four off Kuldeep Yadav, punching through the gap off the back foot. Hope moves to 60, while Amir Jangoo is on 63. West Indies reach 144/1 after 19 overs and continue to stay firmly in the chase.

Breakthrough for India! Amir Jangoo is run out for a well-made 67 off 56 after a mix-up following a misfield at mid-wicket. Virat Kohli’s quick recovery and throw, with Naman Dhir completing the dismissal, ends the crucial partnership. Shai Hope stays unbeaten on 66 as West Indies move to 154/2 after 21 overs.

West Indies keep the chase rolling! Shai Hope moves to a well-made 89 off 84, edging closer to a deserved century, while Sherfane Rutherford chips in with a brisk 19 off 16. Eleven runs come from the over as West Indies reach 196/2 after 27 overs, keeping themselves in the hunt for 352.

Naman Dhir delivers the breakthrough India desperately needed, removing Sherfane Rutherford for 24 off 25. Rutherford reviews the decision, but UltraEdge shows a spike and the dismissal stands. Shai Hope remains unbeaten on 94, just six runs away from a century, as West Indies slip to 206/3 after 30 overs.

Century for Shai Hope! What a knock from the West Indies captain! Hope brings up his 21st ODI hundred, his second in as many innings and his fifth against India. He reaches the landmark with a single off Kuldeep Yadav and raises his bat calmly. Hope now joins an elite list, with only AB de Villiers having more ODI hundreds against India in India. West Indies move to 228/3 after 34 overs, with the chase firmly alive.

Hope keeps marching on! The West Indies captain is now unbeaten on a superb 105 off 112, while Keemo Paul has chipped in with a brisk 28 off 23. Six runs come from the over as West Indies move to 249/3 after 37 overs. The chase is gathering momentum with 103 still needed from 78 balls.

India break the 65-run stand. Gurnoor Brar gets the breakthrough as Keemo Paul holes out to deep square leg for a brisk 44 off 35. Nitish Kumar Reddy takes a comfortable catch to end a dangerous partnership. Shai Hope remains unbeaten on 112, but India will hope this wicket can trigger a West Indies collapse.

Kuldeep Strikes! India have now removed half the West Indies side. Matthew Forde looks to pull the wrong’un but gets it high and straight to Naman Dhir at deep midwicket. Forde departs for 7 off 12, ending another partnership. West Indies are 293/5 after 44 overs, with Shai Hope unbeaten on 123.

22 runs from the over! Anshul Kamboj has been taken apart! Shai Hope brings up a sensational 150 with a FOUR, while Gudakesh Motie joins the party with a FOUR and a massive SIX.

West Indies are now 345/5 after 48 overs, needing just 7 runs from 12 balls to win!

WEST INDIES WIN BY 5 WICKETS! Shai Hope calmly pushes Naman Dhir’s delivery to long-off for a single, completing a sensational chase of 352! Hope finishes unbeaten on a magnificent 156, guiding West Indies to a memorable victory over India.

Shai Hope finishes an extraordinary chase in style, guiding West Indies to 352/5 in just 48.2 overs after India posted 351/7. Hope’s magnificent 162 off 143 anchors a record chase, with the visitors sealing victory with 10 balls to spare.

India’s 351 was built around KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma’s 92, but West Indies produced a stunning response to avoid a series whitewash. India still take the three-match ODI series 2-1.