India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026: Complete New Chandigarh Match Guide

The India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October at the PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur). The first ball is due at 2:00 PM IST. India arrive with an unassailable 2–0 lead after two eight-wicket wins, but the finale is more than a formality. It is a chance to complete a clean sweep, test the next layer of the ODI squad and give West Indies one final opportunity to turn extraordinary batting into a result.

This is a complete match guide rather than a breaking injury report. It brings together the confirmed schedule, the full original ODI squads, the two scorecards, recent numbers for the headline Indian batters and Kuldeep Yadav, the selection decisions to watch, and clearly labelled editorial projections. The official playing XIs will be announced at the toss.

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India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: date, time, venue and viewing

The date, ground and fixture appear on the ICC match centre, while the official Cricket West Indies tour announcement lists the New Chandigarh start as 4:30 AM Atlantic Standard Time. That is 2:00 PM in India. Firstpost’s series viewing guide and NDTV’s second-ODI broadcast details identified Star Sports for television and JioHotstar for streaming in India. Those are the expected options for this series, but viewers should check their local listings before the match because channel feeds, pre-match programming and access arrangements can change.

The ODI series is followed by a five-match T20I series. The first T20I begins in Lucknow on 6 October, with later matches scheduled for Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The 3rd ODI is therefore the final 50-over match before both groups shift to the shorter format.

A careful note about the New Chandigarh venue

The PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is the most important contextual detail in this match, but it is also where overconfident previews can go wrong. As checked on 1 October, the ESPNcricinfo men’s ODI ground-results page showed “No records found.” In practical terms, there was no recorded completed men’s ODI at this ground before the scheduled fixture.

A Cricbuzz venue page does display “ODI 2,” but its linked ODI fixtures are women’s matches, including India Women against Australia Women. That is not a men’s ODI sample and must not be used to calculate a men’s batting average, bowling average, first-innings score or “typical” pitch behaviour. The ground may have hosted other formats and women’s internationals, but those data sets do not justify a numerical men’s ODI prediction.

That limitation matters for readers. There is no honest historical men’s ODI average to quote here, and no verified basis for promising a high-scoring surface, a slow pitch or a particular dew pattern. Captains and analysts will have to read the strip and conditions on the day. The useful venue fact is not a made-up par score; it is that this match is expected to be the ground’s first completed men’s ODI. Follow the 4xSports players hub for player-at-venue pages as verified venue records develop after the fixture.

What happened in the first two ODIs?

1st ODI: India won by eight wickets in Thiruvananthapuram

West Indies made 295/7 in the first ODI at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on 27 September. India chased the target by reaching 300/2 in 41.4 overs, winning with 50 balls remaining. Shubman Gill made 110 from 108 balls, while Virat Kohli produced an unbeaten 139 from 88. Rohit Sharma scored 32 and Ruturaj Gaikwad finished unbeaten on 13.

Kuldeep Yadav was the decisive bowler, returning 4/40 from 10 overs and earning the player-of-the-match award. The full result and innings details are available on the ICC 1st ODI scorecard and the Cricbuzz 1st ODI scorecard.

2nd ODI: India won by eight wickets in Guwahati

The second ODI on 30 September was a much larger run-making contest. West Indies posted 405/7, their highest men’s ODI total, with centuries from John Campbell (101), Shai Hope (104) and Amir Jangoo (114). India chased 406 and reached 406/2 in 43.3 overs, completing the second-highest successful chase in ODI history according to the ICC’s records report.

Rohit Sharma made 101 from 75 balls and shared a 255-run opening stand with Gill. Gill then finished unbeaten on 223 from 133 balls, including a double-century reached in 117 balls. Virat Kohli added 29 from 19, and Ruturaj Gaikwad was unbeaten on 31 from 37 according to the full Cricbuzz 2nd ODI scorecard. Kuldeep took 2/65 and reached 200 men’s ODI wickets during the match.

The two scorecards explain why the third ODI remains meaningful even with the series decided. India have shown chase control and top-order power. West Indies have shown that their batting can produce a 400-plus total, but their attack has not yet converted that pressure into a win.

Recent numbers to watch: Gill, Rohit, Kohli and Kuldeep

Shubman Gill is the central figure in the series. He has made 110 in the 1st ODI and 223 not out in the 2nd, giving him 333 runs across the two completed matches. The second innings was not simply a big score: it was a record-setting captain’s knock in a successful chase. New Chandigarh will test whether he can maintain that tempo without turning one extraordinary performance into an automatic expectation.

Rohit Sharma has made 32 and 101, with his second-ODI century taking him past 12,000 ODI runs, as recorded by the ICC. His 255-run stand with Gill also gave India a repeatable opening template: absorb the new-ball phase, then attack once the chase settles. Whether India preserve that partnership for the finale or alter the order is one of the match’s selection questions.

Virat Kohli’s series numbers are 139 not out in the first ODI and 29 in the second. The first innings was a fluent match-winning hundred; the second was a short, positive contribution in a chase that required little repair. His presence at No. 3 gives Gill’s side stability, but a dead-rubber situation may encourage management to balance rhythm with workload.

Kuldeep Yadav has figures of 4/40 and 2/65. The second spell came in a match where West Indies scored 405, so the number should be read with the conditions and total in mind rather than as a simple verdict. More important is the milestone: Kuldeep became the fastest Indian spinner to 200 ODI wickets, reaching the mark in his 123rd game, according to the ICC. A New Chandigarh appearance could help India assess how he works with a new-ball attack if Prasidh Krishna is unavailable.

For more player-focused reading, see the 4xSports Shubman Gill PCA International Cricket Stadium guide and Kuldeep Yadav PCA International Cricket Stadium guide. These pages should not be read as claiming historical men’s ODI venue records that do not yet exist.

Full India ODI squad and the selection questions

The ICC’s official India squad announcement named this 15-player ODI group:

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.

Squad membership is not the same as match-day availability. PTI, in a report syndicated by NDTV, cited a BCCI source saying Prasidh Krishna will miss the third ODI after his hamstring problem. India had not issued a public named replacement announcement in the information checked for this guide. The absence could open a place for Gurnoor Brar or Auqib Nabi, or prompt India to use a different balance around Siraj, Jadeja and Kuldeep.

The other questions are strategic. Will KL Rahul keep wicket and bat in the middle order? Does India use a dead rubber to look at Jurel, Jaiswal, Naman Dhir or Nabi? Can Nitish Kumar Reddy provide the seam-bowling balance the side may need in the 2027 World Cup build-up? There is no single correct answer, and the toss sheet is the first official evidence.

Full West Indies ODI squad and availability watch

CWI’s official release names this 15-player ODI squad:

Captain: Shai Hope. Top-order and middle-order options: John Campbell, Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty and Sherfane Rutherford. Other squad members: Justin Greaves, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph, Vitel Lawes and Shamar Joseph. Those are the 15 players in the original CWI announcement, not a confirmed match-day XI.

Justin Greaves scored 101 in the first ODI but missed the second with a calf injury. The ICC injury update described him as in doubt for the third ODI, not definitively ruled out. That distinction matters: the squad list remains the official 15, while Greaves’ participation depends on his recovery and the team’s final assessment.

West Indies can also choose whether to preserve the shape that produced 405/7 or adjust after losing two chases. Campbell, Hope and Jangoo have already demonstrated top-order and middle-order scoring power. The bowling selection is less settled after India’s quick chases. Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales bring pace; Gudakesh Motie offers a left-arm spin option; and Matthew Forde or Keemo Paul can change the batting-bowling balance.

Editorial projected XIs, not confirmed teams

These are editorial projections based on the announced squads, the first two XIs and the injury information available on 1 October. They are not official playing XIs. The official XI will be announced at the toss.

India projected XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi.

This projection assumes Prasidh is unavailable and India retain the successful senior top order. Jurel, Jaiswal and Naman Dhir are credible alternatives if the management prioritises opportunity over continuity. The exact balance could also change if Rahul is rested or Jurel takes the gloves.

West Indies projected XI: John Campbell, Jewel Andrew, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales.

This projection leaves Greaves out only because ICC reported him doubtful; it is not a medical conclusion. If he is cleared, West Indies could restore him to add a proven run-maker and alter the middle-order combination. Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul and Vitel Lawes are also genuine options.

What is at stake?

India have already won the series 2–0. A clean sweep would confirm the hosts’ control, but the more useful outcome for Gill’s side is information: how the replacement pace plan works, whether the middle order needs another all-rounder, and which fringe players can contribute before the 2027 World Cup cycle becomes more urgent. Rohit and Kohli also have the chance to leave the ODI leg with recent competitive time rather than only one standout innings each.

For West Indies, the result cannot change the qualification position described by CWI. In its squad announcement, Cricket West Indies said the first two matches would close the automatic-qualification cycle for the ICC Men’s 50-over World Cup and that, regardless of the results, West Indies could not overtake the nearest challengers. The team will therefore enter the qualification tournament early next year. That is an official CWI statement, not a reason to speculate about a particular future route or result.

The third ODI still matters as preparation. CWI coach Daren Sammy described the tour as a platform to assess players in important roles and improve the ODI group. A win in New Chandigarh would not alter the qualification fact, but it would give the visitors a concrete performance marker after two heavy defeats.

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI FAQs

When and where is the 3rd ODI?

It is scheduled for Saturday, 3 October 2026, at the PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh (Mullanpur). Start time is 2:00 PM IST.

Where can viewers watch in India?

Earlier series broadcast reports listed Star Sports Network on television and JioHotstar for streaming. Check the relevant local listings and account access before the match; this guide does not claim a specific channel feed or subscription price.

Is Prasidh Krishna playing?

PTI, citing a BCCI source in an NDTV report, said Prasidh will miss the finale because of a hamstring issue. The guide treats him as unavailable, but it does not invent a replacement or present a public BCCI medical bulletin that has not been issued.

Is Justin Greaves ruled out?

Not definitively on the information used here. He missed the second ODI with a calf injury, and ICC reported him as doubtful for the third. The final decision belongs to West Indies’ team management.

What is the men’s ODI record at New Chandigarh?

As of 1 October, ESPNcricinfo showed no completed men’s ODI records for the ground. A Cricbuzz “ODI 2” listing refers to women’s matches, so it should not be used for men’s ODI averages or pitch predictions.

When does the T20I series start?

The first India-West Indies T20I is scheduled for 6 October in Lucknow, three days after the New Chandigarh ODI. The tour then moves to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Final check before the toss

The safe way to read this match is to separate what is confirmed from what remains fluid. The fixture, 2:00 PM IST start, 2–0 series score, original 15-player squads and first two results are established. Prasidh’s reported absence and Greaves’ status are availability updates, not reasons to fabricate replacement or XI news. The ground has no completed men’s ODI history from which to manufacture an average. Watch the toss for the final teams, then use the official ICC match centre for live score and confirmed match information. For future New Chandigarh player records, visit the 4xSports player-at-venue hub.

Sources

• ICC — India name squads for white-ball series against West Indies
• Cricket West Indies — Limited Overs Squads for the Tour of India
• ICC — Records galore as India clinch ODI series against West Indies
• ICC — India vs West Indies 1st ODI match centre
• ICC — India vs West Indies 3rd ODI match centre
• Cricbuzz — 1st ODI full scorecard
• Cricbuzz — 2nd ODI full scorecard
• ESPNcricinfo — New Chandigarh men’s ODI ground results
• Cricbuzz — New Chandigarh venue listing
• ICC — West Indies standout ruled out of Guwahati ODI
• NDTV/PTI — Prasidh Krishna injury report