IND vs WI 3rd ODI Review: Shai Hope’s 162* Trumps Rahul’s 129 as West Indies Win by 5 Wickets, India Take Series 2-1
IND vs WI 3rd ODI Review: Shai Hope’s 162* Trumps Rahul’s 129 as West Indies Win by 5 Wickets, India Take Series 2-1
In one of the most spectacular run-chases in recent ODI history, West Indies captain Shai Hope produced a masterclass for the ages, smashing an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls to power his side to a record 352-run chase and a five-wicket victory over India in the third and final ODI. KL Rahul’s career-best 129 and Rohit Sharma’s 92 had powered India to 351/7, but Hope’s brilliance, combined with a 109-run partnership with Amir Jangoo, denied India a clean sweep. India won the series 2-1, but the night belonged to the West Indies skipper.
Shai Hope celebrates his match-winning 162 against India — the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against India in ODIs. (Photo: AFP)
Key Takeaways – The New Chandigarh Thriller
- 🏏 Hope’s Record-Breaking 162*: Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 off 143 balls is the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against India in ODIs, surpassing Desmond Haynes’ 152* from 1989.Source: India Today
- ⭐ Rahul’s Career-Best 129: KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 off 87 balls was his career-best ODI score and his ninth ODI century, equalling MS Dhoni’s record for most centuries at No. 5.Source: Outlook India
- ⚡ Seales’ Double Strike: Jayden Seales removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the same over, leaving India reeling at 4/2.Source: CricTracker
- 🔥 Rohit’s 10,000 Runs as Opener: Rohit Sharma became the fourth opener in ODI history to complete 10,000 runs at the top of the order, achieving the feat in just 202 innings.Source: Newsable Asianet News
- 📊 West Indies’ First ODI Win Over India Since 2023: The five-wicket victory was West Indies’ first ODI win against India in three years.Source: DNA India
📋 Match Overview
- Match: India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, West Indies tour of India, 2026
- Date: October 3, 2026 (Saturday)
- Venue: PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
- Toss: India won the toss and elected to bat firstSource: HT
- Result: West Indies won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
- Player of the Match: Shai Hope (162* off 143 balls)Source: Geo Super
- Series: India won the 3-match series 2-1
📊 Full Scorecard – IND vs WI 3rd ODI
🇮🇳 India – 351/7 (50 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 92 | 85 | 10 | 3 | 108.23 |
| Shubman Gill (c) | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 |
| Virat Kohli | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 57 | 69 | 1 | 4 | 82.60 |
| KL Rahul (wk) | 129* | 87 | 10 | 6 | 148.27 |
| Naman Dhir | 30 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 142.85 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 56.25 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 17 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 188.88 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 8* | 6 | 1 | 0 | 133.33 |
Extras: 8 (lb 1, w 7) · Total: 351/7 (RR: 7.02) · Fall of wickets: 1-3 (Gill, 2.3 ov), 2-4 (Kohli, 2.4 ov), 3-141 (Rohit, 24.4 ov), 4-160 (Gaikwad, 28.5 ov), 5-225 (Dhir, 35.6 ov), 6-250 (Reddy, 40.6 ov), 7-290 (Kamboj, 45.4 ov)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇼🇸 West Indies Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Seales | 10 | 0 | 62 | 3 | 6.20 |
| Keemo Paul | 10 | 0 | 71 | 2 | 7.10 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 10 | 0 | 67 | 1 | 6.70 |
| Matthew Forde | 6 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 4.33 |
| Alzarri Joseph | 10 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 7.80 |
| Vitel Lawes | 4 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 11.00 |
🇼🇸 West Indies – 352/5 (48.2 overs)
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Campbell | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
| Shai Hope (c & wk) | 162* | 143 | 17 | 3 | 113.29 |
| Amir Jangoo | 67 | 62 | 7 | 2 | 108.06 |
| Sherfane Rutherford | 24 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 109.09 |
| Keemo Paul | 25* | 18 | 3 | 0 | 138.89 |
| Gudakesh Motie | 19* | 12 | 2 | 1 | 158.33 |
Extras: 12 (lb 2, w 10) · Total: 352/5 (RR: 7.28) · Fall of wickets: 1-41 (Campbell, 4.1 ov), 2-150 (Jangoo, 20.4 ov), 3-206 (Rutherford, 28.3 ov), 4-296 (Hope, 40.6 ov)Source: ESPNcricinfo
🇮🇳 India Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 9 | 0 | 51 | 1 | 5.66 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 9 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 9.11 |
| Naman Dhir | 7 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 4.71 |
| Gurnoor Brar | 5 | 0 | 55 | 0 | 11.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 0 | 64 | 1 | 7.11 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 9 | 0 | 52 | 1 | 5.77 |
📝 Match Report – How West Indies Pulled Off the Impossible
Early Collapse, Then a Record Recovery
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first, but his decision backfired spectacularly in the third over. Jayden Seales produced a devastating double-wicket over, dismissing Gill for 1 (caught down the leg side by Shai Hope) and then cleaning up Virat Kohli for a golden duck with a delivery that jagged back sharply and crashed into the middle stump.Source: CricTracker India were reeling at 4/2.
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad then produced a magnificent 137-run partnership off 132 balls to rescue the innings. Rohit looked in sublime touch, smashing 92 off 85 balls with 10 fours and three sixes, falling eight runs short of what would have been a well-deserved century. Gaikwad, who was dropped four times, made the most of his reprieves to score 57 off 69 balls.Source: News18
After their dismissals, KL Rahul took charge. Batting for the first time in the series, the wicketkeeper-batter produced a career-best innings, smashing an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls with 10 fours and six sixes. He shared a 64-run partnership with Naman Dhir (30) and guided India to a commanding 351/7.Source: Zeenews India
Hope’s Masterclass
Chasing 352, West Indies lost John Campbell early to Mohammed Siraj, but Shai Hope, who had to open the innings due to a finger injury to Jewel Andrew, took control from the outset.Source: News18 He shared a crucial 109-run partnership with Amir Jangoo (67 off 62 balls) for the second wicket, keeping the required run rate under control.
Even as wickets fell around him — Jangoo run out by a brilliant Virat Kohli direct hit, Rutherford dismissed by Naman Dhir — Hope remained the anchor. He battled cramps and a slow over-rate penalty but never lost his composure. His 162* off 143 balls, studded with 17 fours and three sixes, was the highest individual score by a West Indies batter against India in ODIs.Source: India Today
Keemo Paul (25* off 18) and Gudakesh Motie (19* off 12) provided the late acceleration, and West Indies completed the record chase with 10 balls to spare.Source: DNA India
⭐ Key Performances
🏆 Player of the Match – Shai Hope (162* off 143 balls)
Shai Hope produced one of the greatest ODI innings by a West Indies captain, finishing unbeaten on 162 off 143 balls with 17 fours and three sixes. He held the chase together through cramps and pressure, guiding West Indies to their first ODI win over India since 2023. It was his 21st ODI century.Source: Geo Super
🔥 KL Rahul – 129* (87 balls)
KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 off 87 balls was the highest ODI score of his career and his ninth ODI century. He reached his century in just 80 balls — the second-fastest of his ODI hundreds — and equalled MS Dhoni’s record for most centuries by an Indian batter at No. 5.Source: Outlook India
🎯 Jayden Seales – 3/62 (10 overs)
Jayden Seales produced a stunning opening spell, dismissing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the same over — both for single-digit scores. He finished with 3/62 in his 10 overs, including the crucial wickets of Gill, Kohli, and Ruturaj Gaikwad.Source: DNA India
💪 Rohit Sharma – 92 (85 balls)
Rohit Sharma continued his rich vein of form, smashing 92 off 85 balls with 10 fours and three sixes. He also became the fastest opener to 10,000 ODI runs, achieving the milestone in just 202 innings.Source: Newsable Asianet News
🇼🇸 Amir Jangoo – 67 (62 balls)
Amir Jangoo’s composed 67 off 62 balls provided Hope with the perfect partner in the middle overs. Their 109-run stand laid the platform for the record chase.Source: ABP Live
📖 Records & Milestones – The New Chandigarh Thriller
- Highest Individual Score for WI vs IND: Shai Hope’s 162* surpassed Desmond Haynes’ 152* (1989).Source: India Today
- Record Chase vs India: West Indies’ 352/5 is the highest successful run-chase against India in ODI history.Source: India Today
- Fastest to 10,000 ODI Runs as Opener: Rohit Sharma reached the milestone in 202 innings, the fastest ever.Source: Newsable Asianet News
- KL Rahul’s Career-Best Score: 129* off 87 balls, his highest ODI score and his 9th ODI century.Source: Crex
- KL Rahul Equals Dhoni: He joined MS Dhoni and Yuvraj Singh for most ODI centuries by an Indian at No. 5.Source: Outlook India
- Highest ODI Score by Indian WK vs WI: Rahul’s 129* broke Rahul Dravid’s long-standing record of 109*.Source: Crex
- West Indies’ First ODI Win Over India Since 2023: Their first victory over India in ODI cricket in three years.Source: DNA India
- Most Runs in a 3-Match ODI Series: The series produced over 1,900 runs across three matches.Source: ESPNcricinfo
🎥 Best Moments – X.com Clips
🗣️ Expert Reactions – What They Said
🗣️ Senior Journalist’s Verdict – A Night When Hope Conquered All
My Take: This Was More Than a Consolation Win – It Was a Statement
For two matches, West Indies had been mere bystanders in their own series. They conceded 706 runs and took just four wickets across the first two ODIs. Shai Hope’s men looked defeated before a ball was bowled in New Chandigarh. And when they were set a target of 352, few gave them a chance.
But cricket, as it so often does, delivered a story no one saw coming. Hope’s 162* was not just an innings of statistical brilliance — it was an exhibition of leadership, resilience, and sheer willpower. He batted through cramps, through a slow over-rate penalty, through the loss of partners at crucial junctures. He never let the required rate spiral out of control.
KL Rahul’s 129 was equally special. Coming in at 4/2 after the early collapse, he produced his career-best innings and equalled MS Dhoni’s record for most ODI centuries at No. 5. But his efforts were overshadowed by the sheer magnitude of Hope’s knock.
For India, the series win will be remembered for the batting dominance of Gill and Kohli in the first two games. But this loss will sting. It exposed the bowling vulnerabilities that have plagued India on flat tracks, and it raised questions about the team’s ability to defend big totals under pressure.
West Indies, meanwhile, leave with their heads held high. They avoided a whitewash, they broke a three-year drought against India, and they did it in the most dramatic fashion possible. In Shai Hope, they have a captain who leads from the front. On this night, he was simply unstoppable.
— Editorial Team, CricLive.in
📰 Sources
- ESPNcricinfo — Full scorecard, match report, player stats
- Hindustan Times — Live scorecard, match report
- News18 — Live updates, match report, records
- India Today — Match report, Shai Hope’s records
- Zeenews India — Match report, KL Rahul’s century
- Outlook India — KL Rahul’s records
- DNA India — Match report, records
- ABP Live — Match report, analysis
- Crex — Records, KL Rahul’s milestones
- Newsable Asianet News — Rohit Sharma’s records
- OnManorama — Match summary, brief scores
- Dailyhunt — Mohammed Siraj’s celebration
- Nationwide Radio — Aakash Chopra’s reaction
- Geo Super — Shai Hope’s knock, Player of the Match
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