Overview
- India took the three‑match series 2-1 but conceded a 352 chase in the third ODI on Saturday when West Indies captain Shai Hope scored an unbeaten 162 to guide the visitors home.
- Skipper Shubman Gill said the team dropped around six to seven catches across the series and lacked clarity in death‑over plans, saying he was unsure when to attack or defend late in innings.
- Several frontline bowlers were unavailable because of Asian Games duties and injuries, forcing India to test new options that leaked runs, with Auqib Nabi conceding 84 in 8.5 overs and Anshul Kamboj 82 in nine overs on debut.
- The ICC fined both teams for slow over‑rates in the third ODI, with India docked 20% of match fees and West Indies 10%, a penalty that also reduces fielding flexibility late in games.
- Selectors now face immediate decisions before a five‑ODI tour of New Zealand in November as management seeks to lock a reliable World Cup combination and fix fielding and death‑over weaknesses.