🏏India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, West Indies tour of India, 2026🏏- Page 2

India's batting core of Rohit, Gill, Kohli, Gaikwad and Rahul looks settled, while the bowling attack carries more questions. Siraj sat out the first two ODIs and could return, as Prasidh Krishna has been ruled out with a left hamstring injury. Anshul Kamboj has been called up as a replacement.

West Indies may keep faith with the group that scored 405, though bowling changes look overdue. Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie sat out the second ODI, and might return to the setting. Any tweak will likely target the pace attack, which leaked runs at will in Guwahati.

Could India Rest Key Players In The India Vs West Indies 3rd ODI?

With the series sealed, rotation is the question every fan is asking. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Dhruv Jurel sit in the squad without a game, and Nitish Kumar Reddy could return as an all-round option. Nothing official points to a mass rest, so treat every change as speculation until the toss.

Gill's workload and the build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup strengthen the case for managing minutes. Rohit and Kohli now play only the ODI format for India, which makes every match precious for rhythm. Rhythm arguably matters more than rest for veterans in that position, so a full-strength XI would not shock anyone.

Expect one or two changes at most, with Siraj the likeliest inclusion. A tweak in the middle order could hand Jurel or Jaiswal a rare outing. Anything bigger would surprise, because selectors rarely break a winning habit.

Key Battles To Watch In The India Vs West Indies 3rd ODI

Gill against the West Indies new-ball pair is the headline duel. Seales went for 18 in one over during Gill's charge, yet he later removed Rohit, so the contest cuts both ways. Gill is in imperious form, and another big score would push him further into the record books.

Shai Hope's form gives the visitors genuine belief. Hope has scored 331 runs in his last 10 ODIs at an average of 41.38, and he made 104 in Guwahati. Jangoo and Campbell also hit centuries, so the top order can post big totals again.

Kuldeep Yadav against the West Indies middle order will decide how many runs India concede. Kuldeep took 2 for 65 in the last game on a night when the pacers struggled. Spin could matter even more on a surface that grips later in the day.

India Vs West Indies 3rd ODI Prediction: Who Wins?

India should win this one, and the margin could again be comfortable. Their batting depth reaches deep, and the world No. 1 ODI side has shown it can chase anything. West Indies will score runs at the top, yet their bowling has not shown the control to defend a big total.

Will Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli play the 3rd ODI?

Both are expected to play, though no official confirmation exists before the toss. India could rotate players with the series won, so the final XI may include surprises. Check the toss update for the confirmed lineup.

Is the New Chandigarh pitch good for batting?

Reports describe a red-soil surface with good bounce that favours batters once settled. Seamers may get early help, and spinners could find grip later. Dew may also make chasing easier in the evening.

Thanks for the thread Madhu.

May the best team win.

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Now the series moves to New Chandigarh, where the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium will host its first men’s ODI. With the result of the series already decided, India have the luxury of looking at the bigger picture, while West Indies have one last chance to put together the kind of all-round performance that has so far eluded them. After two games dominated by the bat, the question is whether the final ODI can offer something different.

West Indies, though, have hardly been short of runs. Their 405 for 7 in Guwahati was their highest total in men’s ODIs, with John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scoring hundreds in the same innings. It was a remarkable batting effort from West Indies, with three of their batters reaching centuries, but even a total of 405 for 7 could not prevent India from completing another emphatic run chase.

Hemant Brar has got a nice view of the events unfolding and pings: "It's the first men's ODI in New Chandigarh. But there's nothing so far at the venue or on the roads leading to it to suggest that. The players, though, will enjoy milder temperatures compared to Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati. Neither team practised yesterday but Naman Dhir, who is a local boy, said that if it's a typical New Chandigarh pitch, 290-300 should be a good total. We will get to know soon."

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