India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: India Look to Complete Series Sweep in New Chandigarh

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | New Chandigarh

India take on West Indies in the third and final ODI of the series on Saturday, with Shubman Gill's side looking to complete a 3-0 series sweep at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.

India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead after producing two impressive run chases in the opening matches.

India 2-0 Ahead After Two High-Scoring ODIs

India won the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram by eight wickets after West Indies posted 295/7. Shubman Gill scored 110 while Virat Kohli made an unbeaten 139, with Kohli also reaching the landmark of 15,000 ODI runs during the match. Kuldeep Yadav was India's standout bowler with four wickets.

The second ODI in Guwahati produced an even bigger batting spectacle. West Indies smashed 405/7, but India chased down the target with eight wickets in hand, reaching 406/2 in just 43.3 overs. It was the second-highest successful chase in ODI history.

Third ODI: Match Details

Detail	Information
Match	India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI
Date	October 3, 2026
Time	2:00 PM IST
Venue	PCA International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Series	India lead 2-0
Format	ODI

The match will be the final ODI of West Indies' tour before the teams move into a five-match T20I series beginning October 6 in Lucknow.

India Could Rotate Their Squad

With the ODI series already secured, India have an opportunity to give additional players valuable game time.

Mohammed Siraj and Yashasvi Jaiswal are among the players attracting attention ahead of the final match, with India's selection potentially influenced by workload management and preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India's upcoming ODI schedule will be important as the team builds towards the 2027 World Cup, which begins next year.

West Indies Looking for a Strong Finish

West Indies have shown considerable batting power during the series, particularly in Guwahati where they crossed 400 runs.

However, their bowling attack has struggled to contain India's batting line-up. Across the first two ODIs, West Indies have taken only four wickets while conceding 706 runs, highlighting the challenge facing their bowlers in the series finale.

Captain Shai Hope's side will therefore be looking for a stronger bowling performance and a more complete display to avoid a clean sweep.

A Final ODI Before the T20I Series

The two teams will remain in India after the ODI series, with five T20Is scheduled between October 6 and October 17.

The T20I series will travel through Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

For India, the third ODI provides another opportunity to test combinations. For West Indies, it is a chance to finish the ODI leg with a win and carry momentum into the T20I series.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI begins at 2:00 PM IST on October 3 at New Chandigarh.