India vs West Indies – 3rd ODI (Mullanpur, 3 Oct 2026)
Date & Time
- 3 Oct 2026, 2 pm IST
Venue
- Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh
- First men’s ODI at this ground; last List A match played in Dec 2021
Pitch & Conditions
- Hot afternoon (mid‑30 °C); similar to Trivandrum and Guwahati.
- Expect a batting‑friendly surface; 290‑300 is a realistic target.
- Long travel (≈4,000 km) may affect player fitness.
Match Overview
- India are chasing; the side batting second has won 4 of 5 List A games at the venue.
- India’s strategy: experiment with line‑ups ahead of the World Cup.
- West Indies aim to find a stable bowling attack after mixed performances.
Team News
India
| Player | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | Out | Left hamstring injury |
| Anshul Kamboj | In | Called up; may replace Mohammed Siraj |
| Nitish Reddy | Possible | New‑ball role reconsidered |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | Possible | May open if a slot opens |
| KL Rahul | Not yet batted | Backup keeper Dhruv Jurel could bat |
| Naman Dhir | Out | Twisted ankle in 2nd ODI (cramps confirmed) |
Probable XI
Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma/Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad/Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Naman Dhir, Nitish Reddy/Mohammed Siraj, Anshul Kamboj/Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar
West Indies
| Player | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Justin Greaves | Out | Calf injury |
| Keacy Carty | In | Top‑order spot |
| Shai Hope | In | Captain & wicket‑keeper |
| Amir Jangoo | In | Reliable middle‑order bat |
| Roston Chase | In | Right‑arm spin option |
| Sherfane Rutherford | In | |
| Keemo Paul / Matthew Forde | In | Either may play |
| Alzarri Joseph | In | Pace leader |
| Shamar Joseph | In | |
| Jayden Seales | In | |
| Vitel Lawes / Gudakesh Motie | In | Spin options |
Probable XI
John Campbell, Keacy Carty/Jewel Andrew, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul/Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes/Gudakesh Motie
Key Statistics & Trivia
- India have won 14 consecutive bilateral series against West Indies – an ongoing record.
- Shai Hope has eight ODI centuries in Asia (joint‑second most by a visiting batter).
- Shubman Gill: 3,712 runs, 31 50+ scores, joint‑most centuries with Hashim Amla in ODIs (68 innings).
Quotes
Daren Sammy (West Indies Head Coach)
“The pitches have been very good for our batters, but it has been really harsh on the bowlers. It’s a good gauge of where we stand in ODI cricket and what we need to do to compete against a top side.”
Naman Dhir (India)
“I’ve been bowling since the beginning. I haven’t bowled in the IPL due to the Impact Player rule, but I’ve been working hard in the Mumbai Indians camp and for my state. That’s helped me a lot.”
Prepared for a cricket news writer – all extraneous fluff removed, key facts retained.
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