India wins toss and opts to bat against West Indies in third ODI
India made two changes and handed Anshul Kamboj his ODI debut after sealing the series 2-0, with Shubman Gill saying the pitch should suit batting.
- On Saturday, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in the third ODI.
- Having already secured the three-match series 2-0, India aims to test its bowling attack by defending a total. Gill cited the need for greater exposure to improve the team's defensive capabilities.
- India handed Anshul Kamboj his ODI debut, while recalling Nitish Kumar Reddy and Mohammed Siraj. The West Indies responded with three changes: Jewel Andrew, Matthew Forde, and Gudakesh Motie.
- The match marks the first men's ODI hosted at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, which becomes the 52nd venue in India to stage the format.
- Gill intends to consult selectors regarding World Cup squad composition, balancing the need to test bench strength with maintaining the team's momentum after winning the first two matches.
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