India vs West Indies 3rd ODI: the direct answer

The **India vs West Indies 3rd ODI** is scheduled for **Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 2pm IST** in New Chandigarh. BCCI lists the date, start time and city, while Cricket West Indies identifies the ground as PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A. The touring board’s fixture page gives the equivalent start as 08:30 UTC and 04:30 Atlantic Standard Time.[1] [3]

For viewers in India, JioStar says India’s home season is being shown on **JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network**. That is the confirmed India viewing route at this article’s 26 September cut-off. Channel placement, subscription access and the live programme page can still change, so check the broadcaster’s own schedule before the match rather than relying on an old social post.[4] [6]

This is a forward-looking service guide, not a match report. The first ODI is scheduled for 27 September and the second for 30 September, both after publication. The **series position and final playing XI are pending earlier matches/toss**. It would therefore be inaccurate to call the New Chandigarh match a decider, a dead rubber or a series-clinching opportunity today.[1] [11]

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI time and match-day schedule

The scheduled India vs West Indies 3rd ODI time is **2pm IST**. ESPN lists the contest as a day/night, 50-over match and gives provisional hours of play as 2pm–5.30pm for the first session, a 30-minute interval and 6pm–9.30pm for the second session. Those hours describe the planned timetable; weather, over rates or an official operational change could alter the day.[5]

For West Indies audiences, Cricket West Indies lists 4.30am AST and 3.30am in Jamaica. Its fixture page also gives 08:30 UTC. Those board-published time conversions are useful for overseas followers, but they do not establish a television or streaming service in every country.[2] [3]

An independent series guide says the toss is expected at 1.30pm IST, half an hour before the start.[6] Treat that as the planned sequence, not a guarantee that coverage or the toss cannot be delayed. If attending, allow extra time for travel, screening and finding the assigned seat. If watching, open the licensed service before 2pm so that account or device issues are not discovered at the first ball.

New Chandigarh venue: why Mullanpur appears in listings

BCCI’s official schedule uses the city label **New Chandigarh**. Cricket West Indies expands this to PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A, New Chandigarh. ESPN names Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, while Cricbuzz adds Mullanpur to that fuller name. These are naming variations for the scheduled New Chandigarh ground, not evidence of competing venues.[1] [3] [5] [7]

The distinction matters when readers search the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI venue or arrange transport. A ticket or navigation page may show New Chandigarh, Mullanpur, the PCA stadium name or the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh name. Match the event date and organiser details as well as the place name, and use the current ticket confirmation for the correct entrance rather than choosing a map result solely by wording.

The Tribune reported that the Punjab Cricket Association had opened ticket sales for the 3 October ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. The District event page also presents the fixture as a 2pm New Chandigarh event organised by the Punjab Cricket Association. That confirms a current sales route, but it does not guarantee that a chosen stand, price or ticket remains available later.[8] [9]

India squad for the West Indies ODI series

BCCI’s announced India ODI squad is: **Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir**.[1]

This is the 15-player squad for the ODI series, not the confirmed XI for New Chandigarh. India can use only 11 players in the match, and selection may be shaped by the first two ODIs, workload, conditions and any later official update. A list on a pre-match page should not be converted into a predicted batting order or a claim that a named player is certain to start.

The ICC’s squad report says Gill will lead the ODI side and notes maiden ODI call-ups for Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir. It also records the returns of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja to the ODI set-up. Those selection facts help explain the squad’s mix of established players and newer options, but they do not answer which combination will be chosen on 3 October.[10]

West Indies squad for the India ODI series

Cricket West Indies announced this ODI squad: **Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales**.[2]

The official release says Campbell returned after missing two ODIs against New Zealand with a hamstring injury. Jewel Andrew replaced Ackeem Auguste, who was continuing rehabilitation after surgery, while Shimron Hetmyer was due to join for the T20I leg rather than the ODIs. These are CWI’s stated selection updates from 19 September, not fresh medical assessments by this article.[2]

As with India, West Indies’ series squad does not settle the third-ODI XI. Availability and team balance can change during a tour. The safest time to treat an XI as final is after the toss and a team or official match centre publishes it. Until then, references to Hope’s 15-player group should use “squad”, not “line-up” or “starters”.

Where to watch India vs West Indies 3rd ODI in India

The official JioStar announcement says the India home season, beginning with the West Indies series, is live on **JioHotstar and Star Sports Network**. JioStar separately describes itself as the official broadcaster and streaming partner for India’s home matches. Firstpost’s series guide also names Star Sports for television and JioHotstar for live streaming in India.[4] [6]

Before play, search inside JioHotstar for the current India versus West Indies event page and check the Star Sports electronic programme guide. This guide does not claim that every language feed appears on every channel or that every plan, mobile offer or connected television has identical access. Provider terms and the match listing shown to the viewer are the practical checks that matter.

Broadcast rights are territorial. Viewers outside India should look for a licensed local broadcaster, the relevant electronic programme guide or an official board notice close to match day. An unfamiliar site carrying a team name and a play button is not proof that its stream is authorised.[3] [4]

India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live score and update options

For official India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live updates, Cricket West Indies’ fixture listing links to its match centre for the 3 October game.[3] ESPN and Cricbuzz also have dedicated match pages; Cricbuzz’s page provides tabs for the scorecard, squads, overs, highlights and full commentary. These pages are useful routes once the fixture actually begins, not evidence that a score exists before then.[5] [7]

A reliable match-day sequence is to confirm the status first, then the toss and XIs, and only then follow the score. If the start is delayed, retain the scheduled 2pm wording until an official or established live service reports a revised time. During play, check the innings, overs and wickets together so an isolated number is not mistaken for a completed total or result.

After the match, wait for a final status before reporting a winner, margin or player of the match. Live pages can briefly lag or correct entries. The boards’ match channels and established score providers are preferable to screenshots stripped of timestamps. This article contains no score, toss, confirmed XI, injury update or result because those facts had not occurred at the publication cut-off.

What the first two ODIs will decide before New Chandigarh

The series opens in Trivandrum on 27 September and moves to Guwahati on 30 September before the third ODI in New Chandigarh.[1] That order means the first two results will determine whether the 3 October match can decide the series, complete a sweep or simply settle the final scoreline. None of those scenarios should be selected in advance.

The earlier matches will also provide real selection evidence. They may show which opening pair, wicketkeeper, all-round balance and bowling combination each side prefers. Even then, a player used in both earlier ODIs is not guaranteed a third appearance. Rotation, conditions and last-minute availability remain team decisions, so the toss announcement still controls the final XI.

Readers returning after 30 September should check three items in this order: the verified results of both ODIs, any official squad change, and the 3 October toss. That produces an accurate answer to the series-position question without retrofitting a prediction. It also separates the broad series squad from the 11 players actually chosen for New Chandigarh.

Why the third ODI matters without invented stakes

This is the final ODI before the tour switches to five T20Is, beginning in Lucknow on 6 October.[1] It therefore closes the 50-over leg and gives both teams another international match in their longer preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup. The ICC says India are building towards that tournament, while CWI describes the series as a chance to assess players in important roles.[2] [10]

CWI also says the first two ODIs bring its automatic-qualification cycle to a close and that West Indies cannot pass their nearest challenger regardless of those results.[2] That detail prevents a false claim: the third ODI should not be sold as an automatic World Cup qualification decider. Its value lies in the bilateral contest, the final series scoreline once known, and each side’s work on combinations and performance.

For now, the useful facts remain concrete. The game is scheduled for 3 October at 2pm IST in New Chandigarh; two 15-player squads have been announced; India viewing is assigned to JioHotstar and Star Sports; and established match pages are ready for live updates.[1] [2] [3] [4] What happens to the series, and who plays, must be added only after the earlier results and toss supply the answer.

Questions readers ask

What time is the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI?

The third ODI is scheduled to start at 2pm IST on Saturday, 3 October 2026. Cricket West Indies lists the equivalent as 08:30 UTC and 04:30 AST. Recheck the official fixture or broadcaster on match day in case the schedule changes.[1] [3]

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

The match is scheduled in New Chandigarh at PCA International Cricket Stadium, Ground A. ESPN uses the fuller Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium name, while Cricbuzz also includes Mullanpur.[3] [5] [7]

Where can I watch India vs West Indies 3rd ODI in India?

JioStar says India’s home season is live on JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network. Check the current app listing and television guide close to 2pm IST, including any account or channel requirements.[4] [6]

Have the playing XIs for the third ODI been confirmed?

No. The boards have announced 15-player ODI squads, not final match XIs. The playing XIs are expected at the toss on 3 October and may be affected by the first two matches or later official team updates.[1] [2]

Will the third ODI decide the India-West Indies series?

That is not known on 26 September. The first two ODIs are scheduled for 27 and 30 September, so their results will establish the series position before New Chandigarh. Do not call the third ODI a decider or dead rubber until then.[1]

How can I follow the India vs West Indies 3rd ODI live score?

Cricket West Indies links an official match centre from its fixture page. ESPN and Cricbuzz also have dedicated third-ODI pages, with Cricbuzz listing scorecard and full-commentary sections. Use them after the match begins and confirm a final status before sharing a result.[3] [5] [7]

Sources

  1. India’s squad for home series against West Indies and ROI squad for Irani Cup announced — BCCI. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  2. Cricket West Indies Announces Limited Overs Squads for the Tour of India — Cricket West Indies. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  3. Windies fixtures — Cricket West Indies. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  4. JioStar Marks the Beginning of The Great Indian Cricket Festival as Team India Takes on West Indies, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia — JioStar. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  5. India vs West Indies 3rd ODI Match Details, Schedule, Summary — ESPN. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  6. India vs West Indies ODI series: Check schedule, live streaming details, full squads, venues, and details you need to know — Firstpost. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  7. India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI, West Indies tour of India, 2026 — Commentary — Cricbuzz. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  8. Sale of tickets for India-West Indies ODI begins — The Tribune. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  9. India vs West Indies 3rd ODI | New Chandigarh — District / Punjab Cricket Association. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  10. India name squads for white-ball series against West Indies — International Cricket Council. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.
  11. Fixtures unveiled for Team India’s international home season 2026-27 — BCCI. Accessed 2026-09-26T13:06:30+05:30.

This forward-looking service guide was verified on 26 September 2026 at 13:06 IST using BCCI, Cricket West Indies, ICC and JioStar material alongside reputable independent match and local reporting. The first two ODIs had not been played, so no series position, third-ODI playing XI, toss, score or result is claimed. Schedules, access, squads, ticket availability and match information may change. The cover concept is an original no-text editorial illustration with fictional, non-identifiable cricketers.