KL Rahul’s unbeaten 129 off 87 balls powered India to an impressive total of 351/7 in 50 overs during the final ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh. After early double blows from Jayden Seales removed Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli on back-to-back deliveries, Rohit Sharma (92) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) led a strong recovery with a 137-run partnership. Rahul then dominated the middle and late overs, reaching his century in 80 balls to set West Indies a daunting target of 352.
An unbeaten century from KL Rahul alongside a high-impact knock from Rohit Sharma propelled India to a commanding total of 351/7 in the third and final ODI against West Indies in New Chandigarh. India overcame a precarious start after losing two quick wickets in the third over, relying on solid middle-order rebuilds and aggressive late-overs hitting from Rahul to set West Indies a target of 352 runs. (India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Scorecard)
West Indies pacer Jayden Seales created immediate pressure in the third over after India won the toss and elected to bat. Seales dismissed skipper Shubman Gill (1) caught out before knocking over Virat Kohli (0) for a golden duck on consecutive deliveries, reducing India to 4/2.
Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad absorbed the initial momentum, taking India through the first Powerplay safely before launching an counter-attack. The pair added 137 runs for the third wicket to rebuild the innings.
KL Rahul Charges Late to Cross 350:
Rohit Sharma fell just short of a century on 92 when Keemo Paul’s bouncer induced a catch. Following Gaikwad’s dismissal shortly after, KL Rahul took full control of the innings. Rahul brought up his half-century off 41 balls and shared a rapid 95-run partnership with Naman Dhir (30). After reaching his hundred in 80 deliveries, Rahul accelerated in the death overs alongside Anshul Kamboj (17) and Gurnoor Brar to push India beyond the 350-run mark.
KL Rahul remained unbeaten on 129 runs off 87 balls, hitting 10 fours and 6 sixes. Rohit Sharma (92) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (57) put together a crucial 137-run partnership for the third wicket to stabilize India’s innings.
