Rohit Sharma misses century by eight runs as India face early blows against West Indies

UPDATE - follow-up to India vs West Indies Live Cricket Score, 3rd ODI: India lose Shubman, Kohli with 4 runs on board: Rohit Sharma scored 92 runs before getting out to Keemo Paul during the third one-day international against the West Indies. Earlier in the innings, the team lost both opening batter Shubman Gill and experienced player Virat Kohli within the first three overs after choosing to bat first.

Match Changes

India made three changes to their playing eleven for this match, giving a debut to fast bowling all-rounder Anshul Kamboj. Kamboj stepped in to replace the injured fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, while Mohammed Siraj and Nitish Kumar Reddy also joined the team. The West Indies brought in Jewel Andrew to take the place of Keacy Carty in their lineup.

Series Context

India already holds an unassailable two-nil lead in the series following a successful chase of a 406-run target in the previous game. During that match, captain Gill stayed not out on a score of 223 runs from 133 balls to secure the win with eight wickets and 39 balls remaining. That performance marked his second consecutive hundred and his third straight ODI century on home ground.

Context

One-day international cricket matches consist of fifty overs per side and are a major format played between international men's cricket teams. Teams often adjust their playing lineups during dead rubbers or already-decided series to give newer squad members a chance to gain valuable playing experience at the highest level.