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Cricket · 3rd ODIMatch 3 of 8Pace & bounce

India vs West IndiesIND vs WI 3rd ODI prediction & pitch report

India

Projected

280–326

vs

West Indies

Projected

248–289

IND 82%18% WI
Start
19:30 IST
Venue
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Format
One Day International
Oct 202603SatDate is a planning date

India vs West Indies (3rd ODI) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on 3 Oct 2026: our model leans India at 82% on a pace & bounce surface, with a projected first-innings total of 280–326.

At a glance

AI match overview

AI overview

India get the nod at 82% in this 3rd ODI, with West Indies at 18%. It is a strong lean, not a lock.

Lean: IndiaSurface: Pace & bounceToss: bowl firstHome side: India

India meet West Indies for match 3 of 8 in the West Indies tour of India, 2026, a ODI at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. It is listed for Saturday 3 October 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.

India's edge is their batting depth, while West Indies's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium gets the first say. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a newer ground with pace and bounce for the seamers early, so we expect a pace & bounce surface with a first-innings score around 280–326 for India and 248–289 for West Indies.

Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather. The toss lean is to bowl first. Early movement makes bowling first attractive while the surface still has life.

Match ticket

Match details

Series
West Indies tour of India, 2026
Stage
3rd ODI
Fixture
India vs West Indies
Date
Saturday 3 October 2026
Start time
19:30 IST
Venue
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Format
One Day International
Match number
3 of 8
Surface
Pace & bounce
Toss lean
Bowl first
Home side
India

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Win probability

Who will win today's match?

India 82%, West Indies 18%. The strong gap leaves room for an upset.

Model lean

India

82% to win · 64-point gap

IND 82%18% WI

The split comes from batting, pace and spin ratings for both teams, adjusted for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium and India's home conditions. It is an indicative model, not a live market price and not betting advice.

On a pace & bounce surface, India's pace group gets the extra weight in the model.

The toss can shift this by a few points either way, so check the split again once the captains have spoken.

IndiaWest Indies
  • 55BattingTop-order strength and depth45
  • 54Pace attackMatters most on this surface46
  • 57Spin attackMiddle-overs control43
  • 59ODI formRecent rating in this format41
  • 62Home conditionsIndia play in familiar conditions38

Impact names

Key players to watch

Four names our model expects to move this match on pace & bounce conditions.

  • India

    Batter

    Virat Kohli

    Top-order firepower

    Impact80%
  • India

    Fast bowler

    Mohammed Siraj

    Powerplay wickets

    Impact79%
  • West Indies

    All-rounder

    Andre Russell

    Two-way match-winner

    Impact84%
  • West Indies

    Batter

    Rovman Powell

    Middle-order finisher

    Impact80%

These names come from a reference list and are not a confirmed selection. Check the official team announcement close to the toss.

Scoreboard model

Projected scoreline & over-by-over

Projected runs for each phase of the 50-over innings, followed by the cumulative over-by-over curve.

Projected runs by phase for India and West Indies
PhaseIndiaWest Indies
PowerplayOvers 1–1053–6147–54
Middle oversOvers 11–40147–169130–150
Death oversOvers 41–5080–9671–85
First innings280–326248–289
Cumulative runs by overINDWI
08817526335001020304050

Overs bowled

  • After 10 overs

    IND 57WI 51

  • After 40 overs

    IND 216WI 191

  • After 50 overs

    IND 303WI 269

Ranges cover roughly a normal spread of outcomes for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. A collapse or a big partnership can sit well outside them.

Team details

About India vs West Indies

India's edge is their batting depth, while West Indies's is their pace attack. The side whose strength suits Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium gets the first say.

India

  • Batting 90/100
  • Pace 84/100
  • Spin 88/100

India come in with a deep batting order, high-quality spin and a pace attack that peaks with the new ball. In this ODI, their batting depth is their strongest suit.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium suits their pace group. Familiar home conditions help their planning. Their key question is how they handle West Indies's pace attack.

West Indies

  • Batting 74/100
  • Pace 72/100
  • Spin 66/100

West Indies come in with big-hitting depth in white-ball cricket and raw pace that can win a session on its own. In this ODI, their pace attack is their strongest suit.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a fair test rather than an obvious fit. Their key question is how they handle India's batting depth.

IND vs WI pitch report

Pace & bounce
Scoring index

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a newer ground with pace and bounce for the seamers early. Our surface tag for this match is pace & bounce, with a scoring index of 3 out of 5.

Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.

Conditions look settled, so the surface and the toss should matter more than the weather.

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Surface tags are editorial estimates and can change on the day.

Market guide

Popular betting markets

The markets most followers look at for India vs West Indies, with what our model says for each. These are reference figures, not live prices.

  • Match odds

    A straight pick on which team wins. In limited-overs cricket there are two outcomes, plus a tie or no result.

    Model split: India 82%, West Indies 18%.

    How this market works
  • Toss winner

    A market on the coin toss that settles before play starts.

    Toss lean is to bowl first on this surface.

    How this market works
  • Powerplay runs

    A session-style line on how many runs a side scores in the first 10 overs.

    India 53–61, West Indies 47–54.

    How this market works
  • 50-over innings total

    Over-or-under lines on a side's final first-innings score.

    India 280–326, West Indies 248–289.

    How this market works
  • Top batter and top bowler

    Picks the leading run-scorer or wicket-taker for a team or the match.

    Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are on our watchlist for India.

    How this market works
  • Live in-play markets

    Prices move ball by ball with wickets, run rate and required rate.

    West Indies usually see the biggest swing if they take early wickets.

    How this market works

Betting tips

Betting tips for this match

Practical points to check before you act. None of these is a guarantee.

  1. 1

    Read the surface before the toss

    Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is tagged pace & bounce. Early movement usually favours the bowlers, so expect early wickets.

  2. 2

    Wait for the toss

    The lean is to bowl first. If a captain does the opposite, treat it as new information and check the split again before you act.

  3. 3

    Trade the powerplay and the death overs separately

    Our projection puts the powerplay at 53–61 for India and 47–54 for West Indies, and the death overs at 80–96 and 71–85.

  4. 4

    Check the team news

    Playing XIs are announced close to the toss. A missing key player, such as Virat Kohli or Andre Russell, moves this model by several points.

  5. 5

    Set a limit first

    Decide what you can afford before the match starts and stop when you reach it. No model, tip or past result guarantees an outcome.

The case for this match

Why bet on India vs West Indies?

  • West Indies keep it interesting

    India are ahead at 82%, but West Indies have enough in their pace attack to make the market move quickly.

  • Match 3 of 8 in the West Indies tour of India

    Series context shapes selection and tactics. Results earlier in the series give a clearer read on form and combinations.

  • Pace & bounce conditions add an edge

    On a pace & bounce surface the early overs tend to carry the most information, so live markets can move quickly.

  • Depth of markets

    A ODI at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium normally carries match odds, toss, session runs and player markets, so you can follow one game several ways.

For adults 18 and over. Betting can lead to loss, so only use money you can afford to lose.

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Answers

Questions about India vs West Indies

  1. Our model leans India at 82% against West Indies at 18%, a strong lean. It is based on team ratings and conditions at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, and it is not a guarantee.

  2. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a newer ground with pace and bounce for the seamers early. We tag it pace & bounce with a scoring index of 3 out of 5. Sides that bowl first tend to get the best of the conditions.

  3. Our model projects India at 280–326 and West Indies at 248–289 for the first-innings total. Treat these as ranges, not promises.

  4. The lean is to bowl first. Early movement makes bowling first attractive while the surface still has life.

  5. It is listed for Saturday 3 October 2026, with a scheduled start of 19:30 IST, at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. Cricket schedules in our source list a date window for each series, so this day is a planning date. Confirm the exact day with the host board before you plan around it.

  6. Our watchlist has Virat Kohli (India, top-order firepower), Mohammed Siraj (India, powerplay wickets), Andre Russell (West Indies, two-way match-winner), Rovman Powell (West Indies, middle-order finisher). These are reference names and not confirmed selections. The playing XI is announced close to the toss.

  7. India play at home, which our model counts as a small edge because they know the surface and conditions.

  8. An ODI gives each side 50 overs. The middle overs shape the platform and the final ten decide close games.

  9. No. The percentages, projections and market notes are an indicative model for information only. They are not live prices, not advice and not a guarantee. Betting is for adults 18 and over, and you should set a limit before you start.

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