India posted 351/7 in 50 overs against West Indies in the third and final ODI at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. KL Rahul led India's recovery with an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls after the hosts were reduced to 4/2 early in the innings.
Rohit Sharma scored 92 off 85 balls, while Ruturaj Gaikwad contributed 57 as India recovered from the early dismissals of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. West Indies pacer Jayden Seales finished with 3/62.
KL Rahul's 129 Powers India to 351/7
KL Rahul came to the crease after India lost Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli in the opening overs. Gill was dismissed for 1, while Kohli was bowled for a golden duck by Jayden Seales, leaving India at 4/2.
Rahul then played a controlled innings before accelerating in the latter stages. He remained unbeaten on 129 from 87 deliveries, with 10 fours and six sixes, according to the match scorecard and reports.
The century was Rahul's ninth in ODI cricket and his highest ODI score. His innings helped India turn an early collapse into a total of 351/7.
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad Rebuild India's Innings
Rohit Sharma played an important supporting role after India's early setbacks. He scored 92 from 85 balls, hitting 10 fours and three sixes.
Ruturaj Gaikwad also contributed 57 from 69 deliveries. Rohit and Gaikwad helped stabilize the innings after the early wickets and added 137 runs for the third wicket.
Rohit fell short of a century, but his partnership with Gaikwad provided the platform for India's late acceleration.
India Recover From 4/2
India's innings began under pressure after Seales dismissed Gill and Kohli from consecutive deliveries. Gill, who had scored a historic double century in the second ODI, was dismissed for just one run.
Kohli was then bowled for a first-ball duck, leaving India at 4/2. Rahul and Rohit subsequently rebuilt the innings before Gaikwad joined the partnership.
India eventually reached 351/7 after 50 overs, setting West Indies a target of 352.
West Indies Face 352-Run Target
West Indies need 352 runs to win the third ODI. Seales was the leading wicket-taker for the visitors with figures of 3/62.
India entered the third ODI with an unassailable 2-0 lead after winning the opening two matches. India won the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets before chasing down 406 against West Indies in Guwahati in the second ODI.
The second match saw Shubman Gill score an unbeaten double century as India completed the chase with 39 balls remaining. :chatgpt-content-reference{index="3"}
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Scorecard
- India: 351/7 in 50 overs
- KL Rahul: 129* off 87 balls
- Rohit Sharma: 92 off 85 balls
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 57 off 69 balls
- Gurnoor Brar: 8
- Jayden Seales: 3/62
- West Indies target: 352
Key Moments From India vs West Indies 3rd ODI
- Shubman Gill was dismissed for 1.
- Virat Kohli was dismissed for a golden duck.
- India were reduced to 4/2 early in the innings.
- Rohit Sharma scored 92.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 57.
- KL Rahul completed his ninth ODI century.
- Rahul finished unbeaten on 129 from 87 balls.
- India finished on 351/7 after 50 overs.
- West Indies were set a target of 352 runs.
What Happens Next?
West Indies now begin their chase of 352 in the third ODI. India had already secured the three-match ODI series by winning the first two matches, making the final match an opportunity for both sides to finish the ODI leg strongly.
The match also featured opportunities for players outside India's established core, including ODI debutant Anshul Kamboj.
