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Hope powers West Indies record chase

37 sourcesUpdated 3 Oct 2026, 5:44 pm Coverage regionsIndia · Global · International
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Shai Hope made 162 not out off 143 balls to guide the West Indies to victory.

The visitors chased 352 to finish at 352/5 in 48.2 overs.

The chase was described as the West Indies' highest ever ODI run chase and a record win.

India had already won the three-match series before the final ODI.

Why it mattersA record ODI chase and two huge innings could reshape the series narrative and standings.
More context

Lokesh Rahul's 129 not out helped India post 351/7.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

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What coverage agrees on

The reporting broadly agrees that Hope's 162 not out drove a five-wicket West Indies win over India in the third ODI, and that the chase set a new team benchmark.

What is changing or disputed

The main details that could still vary are the exact framing of the record chase and the supporting context around Hope's innings, including his reported discomfort and the advice he said he received; the core result is not in dispute with India already having won the series.

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Neutral coverage consistently reports a West Indies five-wicket win over India in the third ODI. It says Shai Hope made an unbeaten 162 to anchor the record chase of 352, while India had earlier posted 351/7 or 351. Several accounts add that India had already taken the series, and one notes Hope described a groin discomfort during the innings. The shared emphasis is on the chase, the record, and Hope's unbeaten finish.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Al Jazeera, easternmirrornagaland.com
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Deccan Herald Neutral framing Reported

3rd ODI | West Indies beat India by five wickets

Quick source take

The Deccan Herald reports that the West Indies defeated India by five wickets in the third and final ODI in Mullanpur on Saturday. Skipper Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 runs off 143 balls to lead the visitors to a successful chase of 351/7, marking their highest successful chase in ODIs. India had previously secured the three-match series with wins in the first two games.

SportsAdda Neutral framing Reported

Shai Hope made 162 not out, and West Indies chased 352 to beat India in Mullanpur

Quick source take

SportsAdda reports on the West Indies winning the third ODI against India by five wickets after successfully chasing a target of 352. Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 runs, contributing to what is noted as the West Indies highest ever winning chase in ODIs. India still won the three-match series two to one, despite stellar batting performances from KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma earlier in the match.

easternmirrornagaland.com Neutral framing Reported

Shai Hope leads West Indies to five-wicket win over India in third ODI

Quick source take

Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 runs off 143 balls to lead the West Indies to a five-wicket victory against India in the third and final ODI on Saturday. India had previously posted 351/7 with contributions from KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, and Ruturaj Gaikwad. In response, the visitors achieved their highest ever chase in ODIs, finishing at 352/5 in 48.2 overs with additional support from Amir Jangoo and Keemo Paul.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com Neutral framing Reported

‘Great man MS Dhoni’: Shai Hope reveals advice from ex-India captain that helped him script record chase

Quick source take

Shai Hope led the West Indies to their highest ever ODI run chase with an unbeaten 162, defeating India by five wickets to secure a consolation win. Hope reported that advice from MS Dhoni helped him pace his innings and manage the chase. Despite battling a groin injury and keeping wicket for fifty overs, Hope reached his century and accelerated at the end to seal the victory.

Jamaica Observer Neutral framing Reported

Hope defies injury to drag West Indies to consolation win over India

Quick source take

Captain Shai Hope overcame a leg injury to score a brilliant century and lead the West Indies to a five-wicket consolation victory over India. India had posted a mammoth 351-7 built on KL Rahul's career-best 129 and Rohit Sharma's 92. Hope stated that he wanted to fight through the pain and mentioned that MS Dhoni advised him he had more time than he thought during run chases.

The Canberra Times Neutral framing Reported

Ton of Hope: captain inspires West Indies to down India

Quick source take

Captain Shai Hope anchored a successful run chase with an unbeaten 162 to help the West Indies prevent an Indian series sweep. India had posted 7-351 featuring a century from KL Rahul and a fluent knock from Rohit Sharma. Hope combined with Amir Jangoo and other lower-order partners to secure the five-wicket victory with 10 balls to spare.

Al Jazeera Neutral framing Provisional rating

West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI

Quick source take

Shai Hope scored 162 not out to guide the West Indies to a record run-chase victory against India in the third ODI. India had set a target of 352 after Lokesh Rahul scored 129 not out, having already won the three-match series. Hope noted he felt discomfort around his groin area but chose to fight through to the end of the match.