IND vs WI Playing 11 Today, Live Streaming, Pitch & Weather: India vs West Indies 3rd ODI, 2026

IND vs WI Pitch Report: How Will Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Play?

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is expected to offer a hard, balanced surface with good pace and consistent bounce. Fast bowlers could get some swing and seam movement with the new ball, making the opening powerplay an important phase for both teams.

Once the ball gets older, the surface should become better for batting. The true bounce will allow batters to play their shots confidently, while spinners could get some grip and turn. The venue has produced an average first-innings score of around 286-288 runs in the completed women’s ODIs played here.

The toss may not have a major impact on the result because the pitch is expected to remain fairly balanced throughout the match. However, the captain winning the toss could prefer to bowl first, especially after India’s successful chases in the first two matches of the series.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium ODI Stats

• Total Matches: 2 (Women's ODIs)

• Won Batting First: 1

• Won Bowling First: 1

• Average 1st Innings Score: 286

• Average 2nd Innings Score: 236

• Highest Team Total: 292 (India Women vs Australia Women)

• Lowest Team Total: 190 (Australia Women vs India Women)

• Highest Score Chased: 282/2 (Australia Women vs India Women)

• Lowest Score Defended: 292 (India Women vs Australia Women)

• Highest Individual Score: 117 (Smriti Mandhana, India Women vs Australia Women)

• Best Bowling Figures: 3/28 (Kranti Goud, India Women vs Australia Women)

IND vs WI Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium

The weather forecast for New Chandigarh suggests hazy sunshine and dry conditions throughout the third ODI. Temperatures are expected to be around 34°C at the 2:00 PM IST start and could rise to 35°C during the afternoon before falling below 30°C in the evening.

The heat could test the fast bowlers, especially during the first innings. Shubman Gill and Shai Hope may need to manage their seamers carefully with shorter spells. The low chance of rain should allow the match to proceed without major interruptions.

IND vs WI Team News & Injury Updates

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna picked up a hamstring niggle in the second match in Guwahati. He bowled only five overs in that game. India could give pick Mohammed Siraj for the final match.

The West Indies are monitoring opener Justin Greaves, who missed the second ODI because of a calf injury. If fit, Greaves could return to the top order alongside John Campbell. The visitors could also make changes to their bowling combination.

IND vs WI Predicted Playing 11 Today

India Predicted Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI: John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes.

IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch

Shubman Gill vs Jayden Seales:

Shubman Gill heads into Mullanpur in excellent form after scoring back-to-back centuries. Jayden Seales will look to use the new ball and bounce to trouble Gill before the Indian captain settles in.

John Campbell vs Kuldeep Yadav:

John Campbell has been aggressive at the top of the order, scoring 62 and 101 in the first two ODIs. Kuldeep Yadav, meanwhile, has troubled West Indies’ left-handers with his wrist spin.

Shai Hope vs Ravindra Jadeja:

Shai Hope has played a key role in the West Indies’ middle order and scored a century in Guwahati. Ravindra Jadeja will look to restrict his scoring with accurate bowling and changes of pace.

IND vs WI Key Players to Watch

• India: Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav

• West Indies: Amir Jangoo, Shai Hope, John Campbell