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India vs West Indies Prediction & Match Preview – 3rd ODI, New Chandigarh

Our verdict

India

India’s experienced batting line-up and spin options make them our pick for the third ODI.

Toss pick: India

India and West Indies play the third ODI of their series at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on Saturday 3 October, in the afternoon.

India, led by Shubman Gill, are expected to field Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, who keeps wicket, with Naman Dhir and Ravindra Jadeja adding depth. Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav and Prasidh Krishna make up the bowling. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Dhruv Jurel and Mohammed Siraj are also in the squad.

West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, are expected to open with John Campbell and Keacy Carty, with Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase to follow. Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales and Vitel Lawes complete the likely XI, and the squad also includes Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves and Gudakesh Motie.

This is expected to be a batting-friendly day, with the pitch likely to stay good for batting in the second innings. Spinners may have a role in the middle overs.

Probable XIs

India

  1. Rohit Sharma
  2. Shubman Gill (c)
  3. Virat Kohli
  4. Ruturaj Gaikwad
  5. KL Rahul (wk)
  6. Naman Dhir
  7. Ravindra Jadeja
  8. Auqib Nabi
  9. Gurnoor Brar
  10. Kuldeep Yadav
  11. Prasidh Krishna

West Indies

  1. John Campbell
  2. Keacy Carty
  3. Shai Hope (c, wk)
  4. Amir Jangoo
  5. Sherfane Rutherford
  6. Roston Chase
  7. Keemo Paul
  8. Alzarri Joseph
  9. Shamar Joseph
  10. Jayden Seales
  11. Vitel Lawes

Pitch report

The surface at the PCA International Cricket Stadium is expected to give bat and ball a fair contest. Quick bowlers could get some seam and bounce with the new ball, while batters should find scoring easier once settled and the pitch should stay good for strokes. Spinners and slower bowlers may become important as the innings goes on. Dew is unlikely to matter in an afternoon ODI.

Weather

Hot, sunny and dry at about 33–34°C for the 1:30 pm local start, with low to moderate humidity, minimal chance of rain and clear skies. The afternoon heat could tire the players, but a full match looks likely.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the third India vs West Indies ODI?

At the PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh on 3 October 2026.

Will it be a high-scoring game?

Our preview expects so, with 320–340 projected for the first innings and 340 or more putting real pressure on the chase.

Who is our pick?

India, who are also tipped to win the toss.

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