West Indies clinched the final of the three‑match ODI series, chasing 352 to win 2‑0. Captain Shai Hope blazed 162 off 138, the first wicket‑keeper‑captain to cross 150 in an ODI chase.
The victory marked the West Indies’ highest successful chase, eclipsing the 331/5 against Ireland in 2019. Hope’s 162, the highest score by a West Indian in a chase, also broke Brian Lara’s 153‑run record from 1993.
Hope’s steady acceleration and partnership with the openers kept the West Indies ahead. Once he crossed 100, the team set a tempo that the bowlers could not counter.
But the match also ended on a cautionary note. Both sides were fined for slow over‑rates: India 20% of match fee, West Indies 10%, after failing to meet the required 13.5 overs per hour. The ICC’s International Panel of Match Referees, led by Prakash Bhatt, imposed the penalties after on‑field umpires raised the charges.
With the ODI series over, the focus shifts to a five‑match T20I series that kicks off Tuesday, a chance for both captains to reset and vie for India’s top spot in the T20I rankings.