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Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls as West Indies chased down 351 to beat India by five wickets in the third ODI in New Chandigarh, avoiding a series sweep after India had already clinched the series.
West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third and final one-day international in New Chandigarh on Saturday, preventing the hosts from completing a series sweep.
Shai Hope Anchors West Indies Chase
Shai Hope anchored the chase with an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls, guiding his team to victory with 10 balls to spare after India had posted 351-7. India won the toss and elected to bat, but West Indies began their reply with an early setback when John Campbell fell in the fifth over. Hope then combined with Amir Jangoo for a crucial 109-run stand to steady the innings.
At the end of the powerplay, West Indies were well placed at 78-1, with Hope leading the charge. Jangoo struck his third ODI half-century before being run out for 67, while Sherfane Rutherford fell soon after for 24. Hope, however, maintained the momentum, adding another vital 56-run partnership to keep the chase on track. Despite the dismissals of Keemo Paul and Matthew Forde, Hope remained in control of the chase.
Gudakesh Motie contributed a brisk 19 off 14 balls, providing the final impetus as West Indies sealed victory. Hope's unbeaten 162 off 143 balls was the cornerstone of the chase and a testament to his skill and temperament under pressure. The win allowed West Indies to avoid a series whitewash and end the tour on a high note. Earlier, India were forced to rebuild after slipping to 4-2.
Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul Rebuild
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the innings with a 137-run partnership. Sharma anchored the recovery with a fluent 92 off 85 balls before falling eight runs short of a century. Gaikwad chipped in with a half-century before being dismissed by Jayden Seales. After Rohit's dismissal, KL Rahul made the most of his lone batting opportunity of the series, bringing up his ninth ODI hundred.
Rahul accelerated sharply at the death, smashing 42 runs off the final 12 balls he faced to convert his century into a career-best ODI score. He remained unbeaten on 129, guiding India to a formidable total. Late cameos from Naman Dhir (30 off 21 balls) and Anshul Kamboj (17 off nine balls) helped propel India to 351-7, with Rahul and Gurnoor Brar unbeaten at the crease.
The Shubman Gill-led side had already secured the series by winning the opening two ODIs, including a record chase of 406 in the second match with 6.3 overs to spare. Despite India's strong total, West Indies chased down the target with five wickets in hand. The match also showcased the talent of players like Jangoo and Motie, who made valuable contributions. For West Indies, the victory provides a morale boost and highlights their ability to compete against top sides.
West Indies End Tour on High
India had already clinched the series, but the loss in the final ODI will serve as a reminder of the unpredictability of limited-overs cricket. India will reflect on missed opportunities, while West Indies will take confidence from their performance. The match in New Chandigarh will be remembered for Hope's masterclass and India's near-miss in their quest for a clean sweep.
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