India and West Indies will meet in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday, October 3, at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead after two emphatic victories and will now look to finish the series with another win.
The first two matches have produced extraordinary batting performances. India won the opening ODI by eight wickets after chasing 296, before producing an even more remarkable chase in Guwahati. West Indies posted 405/7, their first 400-plus ODI total, but India chased down 406 in only 43.3 overs. Shubman Gill smashed an unbeaten 223, while Rohit Sharma scored 101 as India won by eight wickets.
West Indies have therefore shown plenty of strength with the bat, but their bowling attack has struggled to contain India’s top order. The third ODI gives them one final opportunity to claim a win, while India will be targeting a 3-0 series sweep.
IND vs WI: Match details
| Match | India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Time | 2:00 PM IST / 2:00 PM PKT |
| Venue | PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Series | West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| Broadcast | JioStar Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
The official BCCI match centre lists the third ODI at New Chandigarh with an 8:30 AM UTC start, which is 2:00 PM local time.
PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh: Pitch report
The New Chandigarh venue is hosting the men’s ODI for the first time. The surface is expected to provide good conditions for batting, although the new-ball bowlers could find some assistance early in the innings.
Given what happened in the first two matches, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards. The second ODI produced 811 runs, including five centuries, with both teams making full use of favourable batting conditions.
IND vs WI: Head-to-head record in ODIs
| Matches Played | 144 |
|---|---|
| India won | 74 |
| West Indies won | 64 |
| Tied / No Result | 6 |
| First-ever fixture | June 9, 1979 |
| Most recent fixture | September 30, 2026 |
IND vs WI: Predicted playing XIs
India
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Anshul Kamboj
West Indies
John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C & WK), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
IND vs WI: Probable best performers
Probable Best Batter: Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill is the obvious player to watch after his extraordinary performance in Guwahati. The India captain smashed an unbeaten 223 from 133 balls, including the fastest ODI double-century, and played the defining innings in India’s record chase.
Gill has also scored heavily throughout the series and will have an opportunity to finish the three-match contest with another major contribution.
Probable Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav remains India’s key spin option in the middle overs. He took 2/65 in the second ODI despite the enormous scoring rate and has been among India’s leading wicket-takers during the series.
With West Indies expected to attack once again, Kuldeep’s ability to break partnerships could prove important.
IND vs WI 3rd ODI: Match prediction
India enter the final with a clear advantage after winning the first two matches by eight wickets. Their batting has been particularly dominant, with the top order producing huge scores and successfully chasing targets of 296 and 406.
West Indies have shown that they can score heavily, but their bowlers have struggled to defend those totals. Unless their bowling unit produces a significantly improved performance, India have enough batting depth and bowling options to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Prediction: India to win the 3rd ODI and complete a 3-0 clean sweep.
