Brief
India wins toss, chooses to bat in third ODI vs West Indies
India elected to bat in the final one‑day international against West Indies after winning the toss, with several player changes announced.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Shubman Gill won the toss for India and elected to bat in the third and final one‑day international against West Indies on Saturday, according to the Associated Press.
What happened
The match is being played at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh, the venue's first men's ODI. India had already secured the series 2‑0 with eight‑wicket wins in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati.
What the reports add
The AP noted that pacer Prasidh Krishna is out injured and debutant Anshul Kamboj replaces him. Mohammed Siraj returns to the playing eleven, joined by all‑rounder Nitish Reddy. West Indies made three changes: Jewel Andrew replaces Keacy Carty, while Matthew Forde and spinner Gudakesh Motie come in, with Roston Chase and Shamar Joseph omitted.
What was said
No direct quotes were provided in the report.
How it came about
India’s earlier toss decisions in the series varied; they chose to bowl in the opening ODI, as covered in Felo's previous report. The team’s strong start set the stage for a decisive final match.
Key facts
- Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bat for India (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The match is at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh (winnipegfreepress.com)
- India leads the series 2-0 after wins in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Prasidh Krishna is injured; Anshul Kamboj makes his ODI debut (winnipegfreepress.com)
- West Indies added Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde and Gudakesh Motie to their lineup (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “India wins toss and opts to bat against West Indies in third ODI”
