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India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: time, venue, toss and playing XI

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Published 3 October 2026

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India and West Indies are playing the third and final ODI in New Chandigarh on 3 October 2026. India won the toss and chose to bat, with Anshul Kamboj making his ODI debut. India already lead the series 2-0.

Match details

  • Match: India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI
  • Date: 3 October 2026
  • Start time: 2:00 PM IST
  • Venue: PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh
  • Toss: India won the toss and chose to bat
  • Series situation: India lead the three-match ODI series 2-0

What changed for India?

Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj made his ODI debut in the series finale after being called into the squad as a replacement for the injured Prasidh Krishna.

Nitish Kumar Reddy returned to the playing XI, while Mohammed Siraj came in for his first match of the ODI series.

India playing XI

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Gurnoor Brar.

Why the match matters

India have already sealed the series after winning the first two ODIs, so the third match is not a series decider. India are playing for a 3-0 clean sweep, while West Indies are trying to finish the ODI leg with a win before the T20I series begins.

Questions people also ask

When is the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI?

The third ODI is being played on 3 October 2026, starting at 2:00 PM IST.

Where is the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI being played?

The match is at the PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh.

Who won the toss?

India won the toss and elected to bat first.

Who made his ODI debut for India?

Fast bowler Anshul Kamboj made his ODI debut in the third ODI.

Is the third ODI a series decider?

No. India entered the match with an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

Sources

  • BCCI (opens in a new tab) · Official

    IND vs WI, 3rd ODI, 3 Oct — Match Centre

    Accessed 3 October 2026

  • BCCI (opens in a new tab) · Official

    India's updated squad for the Japan T20I

    Accessed 22 September 2026

  • India Today (opens in a new tab) · Other

    India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live updates

    Accessed 3 October 2026

  • The Indian Express (opens in a new tab) · News

    Prasidh out of India vs West Indies 3rd ODI, Anshul Kamboj named replacement

    Accessed 3 October 2026