IND vs WI 3rd ODI Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Fantasy Tips

India chased down 406 in Guwahati behind Shubman Gill’s 223 not out, the fastest double century in ODI history, and they now arrive in New Chandigarh with the series already won 2-0.

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India have already won this series 2-0 after a huge chase in Guwahati. Shubman Gill scored 223 not out, the fastest double century in ODI history, and Rohit Sharma also hit a century as India chased 406 runs.

Gill is batting better than anyone right now, with 838 runs this season. Rohit Sharma has also scored well, with 486 runs.West Indies fought hard in the last match. John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo all scored centuries, but it was not enough. Shai Hope remains their best batter this season.

With the series already won, India go into this match as strong favourites, while West Indies will try to finish the series on a good note.

Match Details

Here are the key details for the IND vs WI 3rd ODI.

IND vs WI Pitch Report – New Chandigarh

This stadium has hosted only two ODIs so far, both women’s matches, so the pitch history is still limited. Both those games showed a balanced to batting-friendly surface, with good carry for shots once batters settle in.

In the first match here, a team chased down 282 comfortably in 44.1 overs, showing the surface is kind to batting once the innings gets going. In the second match, the team batting first made 292, but the other side was bowled out for just 190, which shows early wickets can still change the game quickly on this pitch.

For a normal men’s ODI, 285-300 is a fair par score, and 300-plus would be a good total. If there is moisture or early seam movement, 260-280 can still be competitive. Being a day-night game, dew could also become a factor later in the innings, which usually helps the side chasing.

Pitch Report Source: CricBuzz

IND vs WI Recent Form

The recent results of both teams provide some context ahead of the third ODI.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record

India have dominated the recent head-to-head meetings between the two teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

IND vs WI Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the third ODI are as follows.

India:

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna

West Indies:

John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C, WK), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Gudakesh Motie

Top Picks for IND vs WI Fantasy Team

These players stand out based on their recent performances and season statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Shubman Gill (IND, BAT) — 838 runs this season at an incredible average of 139.67, including an unbeaten 223 in the last match. The best batter in world cricket right now.
• Shai Hope (WI, BAT/WK) — 331 runs this season at an average over 41, including a century in the last match.
• Rohit Sharma (IND, BAT) — 486 runs at an average of 48.6 this season.
• John Campbell (WI, BAT) — 266 runs at an average of 44.33 this season, including a century in the last match.

Top Bowling Picks

• Gurnoor Brar (IND, BOWL) — 13 wickets this season. India’s leading wicket-taker.
• Kuldeep Yadav (IND, BOWL) — 8 wickets this season, and just reached his 200th career ODI wicket.
• Gudakesh Motie (WI, BOWL) — 9 wickets at an economy of 5.01 this season.
• Alzarri Joseph (WI, BOWL) — 9 wickets at an economy of 5.95 this season.

IND vs WI Best Fantasy Team

Here is a suggested fantasy team for the IND vs WI 3rd ODI.

Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

• Captain: Shubman Gill
• Vice-Captain: Gurnoor Brar

IND vs WI Toss Prediction

Prediction: Bat first

With only two ODIs played at this ground so far, there is not enough data to lean strongly either way. Both matches showed this is a good batting pitch once teams settle in, so setting a big total looks like the smarter option. Dew could still help the chasing side later in the evening, so the team winning the toss should weigh that in on the day.

IND vs WI Today Match Prediction

Prediction: India to Win

India are full of confidence after their big chase in Guwahati. Shubman Gill is in amazing form, and the bowling attack also looks strong.

West Indies showed they can score big too, with three centuries in the last match. Shai Hope and John Campbell can make this a good fight. But with India playing so well, they should win this match and complete a clean sweep.