IND vs WI 2026: Shai Hope’s 162 Leads West Indies to Five-Wicket Win Over India in 3rd ODI
Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 helps West Indies chase 352 against India in New Chandigarh and win the third ODI by five wickets.
West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third ODI at New Chandigarh, chasing 352 with 10 balls to spare. The win gave the visitors a consolation victory in the three-match series.
India got off to a poor start after choosing to bat. Shubman Gill was dismissed for 1, while Virat Kohli fell for a golden duck, leaving India in early trouble.
Rohit Sharma then steadied the innings with a superb 92. He combined with Ruturaj Gaikwad to rebuild the Indian innings and put the hosts back on track.
India continued to score freely after the recovery, with KL Rahul taking charge in the final stages. Rahul remained unbeaten on 129 as India finished with 351/7 from their 50 overs.
West Indies began the chase positively, with Amir Jangoo scoring 67 and joining Shai Hope for a century partnership. The pair gave the visitors a strong platform while keeping the required run rate under control.
India fought back with wickets in the middle overs and briefly put pressure on the West Indies chase. However, Hope remained at the crease and kept the innings together.
Hope produced a remarkable unbeaten 162 to take West Indies over the line. He controlled the chase through the middle overs before accelerating towards the finish.
The West Indies reached 352/5 in 48.2 overs, completing one of their biggest successful ODI chases against India. Hope’s knock proved decisive in a high-scoring contest.
India handed Anshul Kamboj his ODI debut in the match. The game had no impact on the series result, but West Indies ended the tour with a memorable win against the hosts.
