Shai Hope scored 162 runs, leading the West Indies to a record run chase as they defeated India by five wickets in the third One Day International (ODI) held in Chandigarh. The West Indies successfully chased down a target of 352 runs, finishing at 352-5 with 10 balls remaining after India set a score of 351-7, which included Lokesh Rahul's unbeaten 129 runs.
This match marked the West Indies' highest ODI run chase. Despite India winning the series with prior victories in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, the West Indies achieved their first win against India since 2023. Hope, who stepped up to open the batting after Jewel Andrew was injured, played a crucial role in the match.
Hope's innings of 162 not out came from 143 balls and included 17 boundaries and three sixes. He expressed that he felt discomfort in his groin but was determined to continue batting. Amir Jangoo contributed 67 runs off 56 balls, while Keemo Paul added 44 runs off 35 balls. Hope and Jangoo's partnership of 109 runs for the second wicket was pivotal in the chase.
The West Indies reached 50 runs in 46 balls and 100 runs in 104 balls, marking Hope's 21st ODI century and his fifth against India. After Paul was dismissed, Hope accelerated his scoring, hitting 62 runs off the last 39 balls faced.
India's innings began with a slow start, losing early wickets, including captain Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli. Rohit Sharma's 92 runs off 85 balls and Rahul's explosive innings helped India post a competitive total. The teams will now transition to a five-match Twenty20 series starting on Tuesday in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.