India vs West Indies Prediction, 3rd ODI, West Indies Tour of India 2026

India vs West Indies prediction for the third ODI of the West Indies tour of India 2026 comes with India holding an unassailable 2–0 lead after two emphatic victories. India won the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets after chasing 296, before producing another eight-wicket victory in Guwahati while chasing the West Indies’ huge 405/7.

The second match was one of the highest-scoring ODIs in recent history. West Indies became the first team to score 400 or more against India in an ODI, with John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scoring centuries. India nevertheless chased 406 in only 43.3 overs, led by Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma’s 101.

Gill’s performance has changed the tone around the final match. He now enters New Chandigarh after consecutive centuries in the series, including the fastest ODI double-century, while Rohit has also registered a century. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 139 in the first ODI and crossed 15,000 ODI runs during that innings.

West Indies, however, have not been without batting positives. Their 405/7 showed that the top order can put India’s bowling under significant pressure, even though the total was ultimately insufficient. Shai Hope, Campbell and Jangoo have all demonstrated that West Indies can compete with India’s batting if they maintain their partnerships.

India will also enter the final ODI without Prasidh Krishna, who suffered a left hamstring injury in Guwahati and has been ruled out. Anshul Kamboj has been added as his replacement and could make his ODI debut.

The series is therefore decided, but the third ODI remains relevant for India’s World Cup planning and for West Indies’ assessment of their ODI combination. The match also marks the first men’s ODI at the new PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.

Match Details

The BCCI’s official schedule confirms the third ODI for October 3 at New Chandigarh with a 2:00 PM start.

India — Last 5 ODI Matches

India have won three of their last five ODIs, although the two defeats came during the England series. The two victories against West Indies have been much more dominant, with India successfully chasing 295 and 405.

West Indies — Last 5 ODI Matches

West Indies have won only one of their last five ODIs, but their latest performance deserves separate consideration. Their 405/7 against India was a major batting performance, despite ending in defeat. Before this series, their ODI results against New Zealand were mixed, with their batting fluctuating sharply from 140 all out to 269/8.

India Preview

India’s first two matches have highlighted the strength of their top order. In Thiruvananthapuram, Shubman Gill made 110 and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 139 while India chased 296 with 50 balls remaining. Two matches later, Gill produced an unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma scored 101 as India chased 406 with 39 balls still available.

The opening combination of Rohit and Gill has been particularly productive. Their 255-run partnership in Guwahati demonstrated that West Indies can create a huge total and still find themselves under pressure because India’s opening pair can score at a very high rate.

Virat Kohli adds another layer of stability at No. 3. His 139* in the first ODI showed his ability to control a chase after the opening phase, while Ruturaj Gaikwad has provided support in the middle order.

KL Rahul gives India wicketkeeping security and another experienced batter. Ravindra Jadeja provides the all-round balance, while Naman Dhir has already made his ODI debut in the series. Auqib Nabi was introduced in the second ODI and made his debut in Guwahati.

Powerplay

India’s greatest advantage is their ability to turn the fielding restrictions into a scoring opportunity. Rohit and Gill have already demonstrated that they can put a large total on the board before the opposition’s spinners become a major factor.

The challenge for West Indies will be to take wickets rather than merely restrict boundaries. If India reach 70–80 without losing a wicket, another substantial total becomes realistic.

Middle Overs

India have several players capable of rotating strike while also attacking spin. Jadeja and Rahul provide control, while Kohli can accelerate once set.

Kuldeep Yadav is also an important part of India’s middle-over bowling strategy. He took 4/40 in the first ODI and then 2/65 in Guwahati, reaching 200 ODI wickets in the second match.

Death Overs

India’s batting depth means they can maintain scoring pressure late in the innings. With wickets in hand, the combination of Rahul, Jadeja and the lower-order all-round options gives them several ways to finish strongly.

The bowling concern is the absence of Prasidh Krishna. He took three wickets across the first two ODIs but will miss the final match because of his hamstring injury.

India therefore need their replacement pace option to settle quickly. Mohammed Siraj is another available option, while Anshul Kamboj has been added to the squad.

West Indies Preview

West Indies have arguably produced their best batting performance of the series while still losing by eight wickets. Their 405/7 in Guwahati contained three centuries, with John Campbell scoring 101, Shai Hope 104 and Amir Jangoo 114.

Campbell has been particularly important at the top of the order. He also made a century in the second ODI after scoring 62 in the first, giving West Indies an aggressive opening option capable of putting pressure on India’s new-ball attack.

Shai Hope remains the central stabilising presence. As captain and wicketkeeper, he occupies an important role in both departments, and his 104 in Guwahati showed that he can combine accumulation with boundary hitting.

Amir Jangoo’s 114 was another major positive. His partnership with Hope helped West Indies move from a strong start to a 400-plus total. That middle-order production gives West Indies a route to competing even when the opposition’s batting is exceptionally strong.

Powerplay

West Indies have demonstrated that they can attack India’s seamers during the first 10 overs. Campbell’s aggressive approach can be valuable, but the side must avoid losing early wickets after establishing a platform.

The first ODI also showed the danger of allowing India’s spinners to control the middle overs. Kuldeep’s four-wicket spell broke West Indies’ momentum after Campbell and Justin Greaves had established a 135-run opening partnership.

Middle Overs

Hope and Jangoo showed in Guwahati that West Indies can build long partnerships against India’s bowling. The challenge is reproducing that performance on a different surface and against a bowling attack that may change personnel.

Roston Chase provides additional batting and bowling balance, while Sherfane Rutherford and Keemo Paul offer lower-order options.

Death Overs

West Indies have demonstrated significant late-innings hitting ability. Shamar Joseph’s 14 from eight balls in Guwahati was only a small contribution, but the top-order work had already taken the side beyond 400.

The bigger concern remains the bowling. India have scored 300/2 and 406/2 in the first two matches, and West Indies need substantially more control with the new ball and through the middle overs.

Jayden Seales and Alzarri Joseph are the key pace options, while Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie can provide spin if selected.

Also Check: India vs West Indies ODI Dream11 Prediction for the 3rd ODI: fantasy team, top picks, Captain, Vice-Captain

Team Squad & Team News

India ODI Squad

India’s original ODI squad was Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.

Prasidh Krishna has subsequently been ruled out of the third ODI with a left hamstring injury. Anshul Kamboj has been called into the ODI squad as his replacement.

West Indies ODI Squad

The official West Indies ODI squad consists of Shai Hope, Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.

Ackeem Auguste was ruled out before the tour and replaced by Jewel Andrew, while Shimron Hetmyer is available for the T20I series rather than the ODI leg.

Probable Playing XI

India’s first two XIs have been relatively stable, but Prasidh Krishna’s injury creates the principal selection question. Siraj was on the bench for the second ODI, while Kamboj has now been added to the squad as the replacement.

West Indies used the same XI in the second ODI after making four changes from the opener. That group is therefore the strongest available basis for the probable XI, although Gudakesh Motie and Matthew Forde remain squad options.

Probable XIs are subject to official team announcements and the toss.

India vs West Indies Head-to-Head — Last 5 ODI Meetings

Last 5 Head-to-Head ODIs

Also Check: India vs West Indies Head to Head in ODI: Overall Record, Last Matches and Key Stats

Pitch Report

There is limited men’s ODI evidence at New Chandigarh because the October 3 fixture is the venue’s first men’s ODI. The stadium has previously hosted a Test and a T20I, while the listed ODI sample consists of two women’s matches.

The recent Guwahati ODI also produced 811 runs, and India head coach Gautam Gambhir questioned the balance between bat and ball on that surface. That does not mean New Chandigarh will behave identically, but the current series has already shown how aggressively both batting units are approaching ODI cricket.

For New Chandigarh, the key tactical question will be the amount of early movement available to seamers. If there is limited movement, India’s top order should be able to exploit the powerplay. West Indies will therefore need to make their first 10 overs count with disciplined lengths and attacking fields.

The middle overs should bring spin into the equation, particularly if the surface offers grip. Kuldeep Yadav remains India’s main wicket-taking threat in this phase, while West Indies can use Roston Chase and Gudakesh Motie if the latter returns to the XI.

A first-innings total in the high 200s should be competitive, but the first two matches demonstrate that totals above 300 cannot automatically be considered safe against India’s current batting combination.

Weather Report

The latest accessible IMD Chandigarh Airport forecast available ahead of the match indicates mainly clear conditions on October 3, with a minimum around 24°C and maximum around 33°C. The forecast does not indicate a major rain threat for match day.

DLS/Interruption Risk: Low

The available forecast suggests that rain should not be a major influence on the match. The afternoon heat may place some physical demands on the players, but there is currently no strong indication that weather will materially change the tactical balance.

India vs West Indies Broadcast Details & Toss Strategy

The India-West Indies ODI series is being broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India, with live streaming available through JioHotstar. The third ODI is scheduled for 2:00 PM IST, with the toss expected around 1:30 PM.

If India wins the toss

India can consider bowling first, particularly because they have already successfully chased 295 and 405 in this series. Bowling first would also provide another opportunity to assess their replacement pace option under match conditions.

If West Indies wins the toss

West Indies should consider batting first. Their top order has just produced 405/7, and setting a target would allow their bowling attack to use the scoreboard rather than needing to chase India’s batting tempo.

Toss Prediction

Predicted toss winner: India

Prediction: Bowl first.

India have chosen to field after winning the toss in both previous ODIs, and their batting has subsequently handled the chase extremely well. The lack of a major weather concern also makes the decision less dependent on rain.

ODI Score Prediction

India vs West Indies Winning Chances

Why the Win Percentage?

The most important factor is India’s batting consistency. India have scored 300/2 and 406/2 in their two successful chases, while West Indies have conceded only four wickets across those innings.

The second major factor is the contrast between the teams’ ability to convert batting performances into victories. West Indies’ 405 was historically significant but still resulted in defeat because India’s top order maintained its structure throughout the chase.

The main counterweight is Prasidh Krishna’s absence. India will have to adjust their pace combination, while West Indies enter with evidence that their top order can score heavily against this attack.

Key ODI Player Matchups

Key Batting & Bowling Targets

Expected Top Batter

Shubman Gill — He has scored 110 and 223* in the first two matches and enters the final ODI after producing one of the most remarkable ODI innings of the year.

Expected Top Bowler

Kuldeep Yadav — He has taken six wickets across the first two matches and was particularly influential in the opener, where his 4/40 disrupted West Indies after their strong start.

Potential X-Factor

Amir Jangoo — His 114 in Guwahati showed that he can score at a high rate against India and form a major partnership with Hope. If West Indies bat first, another substantial innings from Jangoo could determine whether they reach a genuinely challenging total.

Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricketwebs on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Legal Disclaimer: All content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Cricketwebs does not promote betting or gambling.