IND vs WI 3rd ODI :The third and last match of the three-match ODI series played between India and West Indies was played on 3 October at the PCA International Stadium, New Chandigarh. In this match, West Indies defeated India by 5 wickets and ended the series with 1-2. Let us tell you that India had won the series by winning the first two matches, but in the third match, West Indies made a spectacular comeback and ruined India's intention of making a clean sweep.

After initial setbacks, India made a big score

The Indian team, which came to bat first after winning the toss, had a very bad start. Captain Shubman Gill was out after scoring only 1 run. After this, Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion without opening the account on the very first ball. India lost its two big wickets on the score of just 4 runs. After this Rohit Sharma and Rituraj Gaikwad took over the innings. Both of them batted brilliantly and brought the team out of a difficult situation. Rohit Sharma scored 92 runs in 85 balls. His innings included 10 fours and 3 sixes. Whereas Rituraj Gaikwad played an inning of 57 runs in 69 balls. After both were out, KL Rahul took charge. Batting aggressively, Rahul scored unbeaten 129 runs in 87 balls. He hit 10 fours and 6 sixes in his innings. Namandhir also boosted the team's score by scoring 30 runs in 21 balls. India scored 351 runs for 7 wickets in 50 overs. Jaden Seals took 3 wickets for West Indies.

Shai Hope turned the whole match

West Indies, which set out to chase the target of 352 runs, also did not have a good start. John Campbell was bowled by Mohammad Siraj after scoring 10 runs. After this captain Shay Hope took over the innings. Hope formed an important partnership with Amir Zangu. Jangu scored 67 runs in 56 balls, but was run out and returned to the pavilion. After this, Keemo Paul maintained the team's run pace by scoring 44 runs in 35 balls. Sherfane Rutherford scored 24 runs. Whereas Gudakesh Moti contributed 19 unbeaten runs. At the other end, Shay Hope continued scoring runs. He scored unbeaten 162 runs in 143 balls. In his innings, Hope hit 17 fours and 3 sixes. Thanks to his brilliant batting, West Indies scored 352 runs losing 5 wickets in 48.2 overs.

With this win, West Indies recorded their biggest successful run chase of a target of 350 or more in ODI cricket. From India, Mohammad Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Namandhir got one wicket each. India won the series 2-1, but West Indies' victory in the last match increased the excitement of the series.