West Indies secure record ODI chase against India led by Shai Hope

In the third and final ODI of the series, West Indies secured a historic victory against India, successfully chasing down a target of 352. Captain Shai Hope led the charge with an unbeaten 162, marking the West Indies' highest successful run chase in men’s ODI history. Despite India winning the overall three-match series 2-1, Hope’s performance was a standout, especially as he played the innings after keeping wicket for the full 50 overs of India's innings.

India’s efforts were bolstered by KL Rahul, who scored an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls, helping the hosts reach a total of 351-7. Rahul expressed satisfaction with the innings, noting the importance of gaining game time ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) fined both India and the West Indies for slow over-rates during the match, with India docked 20 per cent of their match fees and the West Indies 10 per cent.

The two teams are now set to transition to a five-match T20I series beginning in Lucknow. India is expected to field a modified lineup following their recent Asian Games success, while West Indies look to carry the momentum from their record-breaking chase into the shorter format.