India Wins Toss and Opts to Bat Against West Indies in Third ODI
India lead the series 2-0 and have given Anshul Kamboj an ODI debut after replacing injured all-rounder Washington Sundar.
- On Saturday, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat against West Indies in the third ODI at New Chandigarh. Bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj makes his ODI debut, replacing injured Washington Sundar.
- India enters the final match leading the series 2-0 following eight-wicket victories in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati. The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium hosts the contest, becoming the 52nd venue in India to stage a men's ODI.
- Captain Gill has clocked a 60-plus batting average, matched only by Virat Kohli and Australian finisher Michael Bevan at later career stages. Over 241 balls and 369 minutes of play, Gill has redefined format efficiency.
- West Indies made three changes to their lineup, with Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, and Gudakesh Motie returning to replace Roston Chase and Shamar Joseph. These adjustments refresh the visiting squad's attack for the final encounter.
- India also welcomed back pacer Mohammed Siraj and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy to their playing eleven. These strategic inclusions support the hosts' pursuit of a series sweep in the final match of the tour.
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3rd ODI: India Elect to Bat First Against West Indies in New Chandigarh
Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. India won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Sports News | 3rd ODI: India Elect to Bat First Against West Indies in New Chandigarh.
3rd ODI: India elect to bat first against West Indies in New Chandigarh - The Tribune
India won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
India vs West Indies 2026, 3rd ODI: Toss result and playing 11s for today’s match, umpires list and pitch report
India are taking on the West Indies at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh in the third ODI of the three-match series.
India wins toss and opts to bat against West Indies in third ODI
CHANDIGARH, India (AP) — Shubman Gill won a third successive toss and India opted to bat against West Indies in the third and final one-day international Saturday.
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