India’s 351/7 was overhauled by West Indies’ 352/5 in 48.2 overs on October 3, with captain Shai Hope unbeaten on 162 as visiting West Indies won the third ODI by five wickets; hosts India still took the series 2–1, and no India–West Indies fixture was scheduled for October 4. [1][2][3]
Key points
- West Indies chased 352, finishing 352/5 in 48.2 overs to beat India’s 351/7 on October 3. [1][2]
- Shai Hope scored 162 not out from 143 balls to steer the chase. [3]
- India won the three-match ODI series 2–1 despite the defeat. [1][3]
- The ICC report is dated October 3; its page does not display a publication clock. The match was on October 3. [1][2]
- Associated Press recap dated October 4 confirms the game was played Saturday, October 3. [3]
- The next scheduled meeting was the first T20I on October 6, a separate format from the October 3 ODI. [1][2]
What happened
West Indies produced a record chase to defeat India in the third One-Day International, reaching 352 with five wickets in hand and ten balls to spare after India posted 351/7 earlier on October 3. The ICC match report records the result and timings, and the official scorecard corroborates the scores and wickets. [1][2]
Shai Hope anchored the pursuit with an unbeaten 162, compiling his runs from 143 deliveries to close out the match. An Associated Press report carried by Al Jazeera, dated October 4, affirms the Saturday, October 3 timing and the scale of the chase. [3]
India’s total set up a compelling finale to the ODI series, but West Indies’ measured response, capped by Hope’s finishing surge, ensured visiting West Indies sealed the match while hosts India retained the series 2–1. Both the ICC report and the independent AP recap align on the scores, wickets, and the series outcome. [1][3]
The chase in focus
Chasing 352, West Indies paced the innings to stay within reach of the target before accelerating to finish at 352/5 after 48.2 overs. The ICC account specifies the closing over count and wickets down, confirming the margin and the timing of the successful pursuit. [1]
Hope’s 162 not out underpinned the visitors’ effort, with the AP report further noting his 143-ball workload that framed a captain’s innings in pressure conditions. This tally matches the outcome listed on the ICC match centre, which records West Indies’ final total and wickets alongside India’s 351/7. [3][2]
The closing phase reflected West Indies’ control of the required rate, turning a demanding target into a calculated finish. The confluence of the ICC narrative and the scorecard supports the sequence: a sustained anchor from Hope and a lineup that kept the chase on course to the 48.2-over mark. [1][2]
India's innings and the supporting chase
India's 351/7 included KL Rahul's unbeaten 129 and Rohit Sharma's 92, according to the AP account. Their contributions set a target that demanded West Indies' highest successful ODI run chase, as described by the ICC. [3][1]
Hope did not score the required runs alone: AP reports 67 from Amir Jangoo and 44 from Keemo Paul. Hope finished unbeaten as West Indies reached 352/5 with ten balls remaining. This is the West Indies' team record, not a claim that it was the highest successful chase by any ODI side. [3][1][2]
Date confusion, clarified
An October 4 article timestamp should not be confused with the match date: both the ICC’s match report and match centre make clear the game occurred on October 3, with publication and update times spanning late October 3 and early October 4 in Indian Standard Time. The presence of an October 4 publication date on the AP recap reflects its report timestamp, not the match day. [1][2][3]
The ICC article is dated October 3 but does not display an exact publication clock in the reviewed copy. AP reported the result on October 4, which is its report date, not the match date. The official scorecard confirms that India hosted the October 3 fixture and West Indies won it by five wickets. [1][2][3]
Why it matters
For fans tracking series outcomes and player form, pinning the correct match date and result is essential: India’s series win stands at 2–1, while West Indies take momentum from a record chase powered by their captain. Accurate chronology also clarifies the international calendar heading into the T20 leg, avoiding confusion over non-existent fixtures. [1][3]
Clear sourcing prevents misinformation about live coverage or ticketed events, reducing the risk of audiences anticipating a match that was never scheduled for October 4. The ICC’s precise timings and the AP recap’s Saturday reference provide aligned anchors for readers and broadcasters. [1][3]
What remains uncertain
Neither the ICC report nor the AP dispatch supplies a ball-by-ball breakdown of key partnerships or the exact sequence of turning points beyond the confirmed scores, over count, and Hope’s unbeaten tally. Without those granular details in the available records, the specific junctures where the chase tipped decisively remain outside the scope of verified reporting here. [1][3]
Additionally, the ICC match centre does not display a publication clock, limiting cross-reference to the report’s timestamps when reconstructing the precise reporting cadence across time zones. That absence reinforces reliance on the report narrative and the AP summary for timing clarity. [2][1][3]
What happens next
The ODI concluded on October 3 with India winning the series 2–1 despite losing the final match. The separately scheduled first T20I on October 6 belonged to a different format; this report does not claim its outcome or treat the ODI chase as a live score. [1]
With the ODI series settled 2–1 in India’s favor, selectors and analysts will watch how the momentum from a high-chase win affects West Indies’ selections and approach for the T20 opener and whether India recalibrates plans after defending 351 proved insufficient in the finale. The official sources confirm the dates and results anchoring that transition. [1][3]
The series at a glance
- India 351/7; West Indies 352/5 in 48.2 overs — West Indies won by five wickets in the third ODI played October 3. [1][2]
- Shai Hope: 162 not out (143 balls), match-winning captain’s knock. [3]
- Final ODI series result: India 2–1 West Indies. [1][3]
- The first T20I was scheduled for October 6, a separate fixture; no T20I outcome is asserted here. [1][2]
