India vs West Indies: match preview on 3 October 2026

India secured a victory over West Indies on Sunday, 3 October 2026, moving ahead in the West Indies in India series. The hosts had won both previous encounters in the contest, claiming a one-run margin on 30 September and a five-run margin on 27 September. Both teams entered the final match with contrasting form, India on a five-match winning streak and West Indies having suffered two defeats in their last two games against the same opponents.

Recent Trajectory

India’s record in the five matches preceding this contest was flawless, yielding fifteen points from a perfect fifteen. Their most recent outings included a 169-45 victory over Sri Lanka and a narrow 211-192 win against Pakistan in the Asian Games Men's Cricket Competition. West Indies, conversely, had collected only three points from their last five outings, with two of those points coming from draws against Pakistan in July and August.

Historical Context

The rivalry between the two sides has largely favoured India recently. Beyond the immediate series results, India had also defeated West Indies in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on 1 March 2026 by a margin of four runs. The last time West Indies won against India was on 13 August 2023 in a match played in the Caribbean, where they scored 171 to India’s 165.

Key Performances

Shubman Gill’s contribution of 223 runs in the previous match on 30 September set a record for India in a successful chase, helping them overturn West Indies’ then-highest ODI total of 405. West Indies also saw Campbell, Hope, and Jangoo score centuries in that contest, but it was not enough to secure the win.