Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 powered West Indies to a historic five-wicket victory over India in the third ODI at New Chandigarh. Chasing a target of 352, the Caribbean side completed their highest-ever successful run chase against India, reaching 352/5 in 48.2 overs. India posted 351/7 behind KL Rahul’s 129*, but flawed bowling tactics and a slow over-rate penalty allowed Hope to dominate the death overs. Despite the match loss, India won the three-match ODI series 2-1.
The West Indies pulled off their highest-ever successful One-Day International run chase against India, hunting down a target of 352 runs in the third ODI at New Chandigarh. Caribbean captain Shai Hope led the historic chase with a masterful 162 not out off 143 balls, reaching 352/5 in 48.2 overs. Although India clinched the three-match series 2-1, West Indies secured a memorable five-wicket victory in the final encounter. (India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Scorecard)
Rahul Century In Vain As Indian Bowling Collapses (IND vs WI):
Earlier in the match, India posted 351/7 in 50 overs after being sent into bat. KL Rahul starred with an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls, supported by skipper Rohit Sharma’s fluent 92. However, India’s bowling attack struggled to defend the total, abandoning pace variations on a large outfield. Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and Prasidh Krishna conceded heavy runs by relying primarily on raw pace rather than effective slower balls.
Shai Hope anchored the Caribbean response with 17 boundaries and 3 sixes, receiving key support from Amir Jangoo, who scored 67. The chase remained competitive until the final overs when India suffered a slow over-rate penalty. The restriction forced India to bring an extra fielder inside the 30-yard circle, allowing Hope to exploit boundary gaps and seal the win with 10 balls to spare. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 runs off 143 balls, including 17 boundaries and 3 sixes. The West Indies set a new record by successfully chasing 352 runs against India in the third ODI at New Chandigarh.
