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West Indies and India will face each other in the third and final ODI of the ongoing three-match series at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on Wednesday.
The tourists have clinched the series after their recent win in the second ODI. India won the contest by two wickets to take the unassailable lead of 2-0.
The Shikhar Dhawan-led side will now be focusing on registering a clean sweep over the Caribbeans. On the other hand, Nicholas Pooran and Co. will be looking for a consolation win, having already lost the series.
Pitch report:
Both the first two ODIs were high-scoring contests, with both teams breaching the 300-run mark. Chasing is always handy at this venue as the track gets better to bat as the game progresses.
Probable XIs:
West Indies: Shai Hope (WK), Kyle Mayers, Shamarh Brooks, Brandon King, Nicholas Pooran (C), Rovman Powell, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Hayden Walsh
India: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Avesh Khan/Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction:
Case 1:
- West Indies wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 45-55
- India total: 295-310
Case 2:
- India wins the toss and bowls first
- Powerplay score: 40-50
- West Indies total: 285-300
Team batting second to win the contest.