After two blockbuster clashes, India and West Indies are set to lock horns in the third and deciding ODI of the series in Cuttack on December 2. The three-match rubber is perfectly poised at 1-1 and all will be in stakes in the upcoming match. Both the sides have displayed great quality of cricket in the ongoing series and one can expect another nail-biter in the final match. Indian opener KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma are in sensational form while for the Caribbeans, Sheldon Cottrell and Jason Holder will look to come good in the upcoming match. India Vs West Indies, Cricket Score 3rd ODI Match. 

Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope mustered centuries in the opening ODI of the series and gave their side an eight-wicket victory. While the Men in Blue made an impeccable comeback in the second match and thrashed the West Indies by 107 runs. India’s left-arm chinaman bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who bagged a hattrick in the last match, is one wicket away from claiming 100 ODI wicket and will eye to reach to the landmark in style. On the other hand, the Men in Maroon will bank on the likes of Nicholas Pooran and skipper Kieron Pollard to put their hands up. The match is expected to witness some fierce battle between the bat and the ball and below, we’ll look at some mini battles which can enhance the thrill of the encounter. India vs West Indies Dream11 Team Prediction: Tips to Pick Best Playing XI.

Nicholas Pooran vs Mohammed Shami

Pooran played a destructive innings in the second ODI and seemed to guide West Indies over the line. However, he was dismissed for 75 and West Indies felt 107-run short of the target. Shami was the bowler who got the better of the Caribbean southpaw and will again try to dismiss him. With Pooran looking in good knick and Shami’s ability to bowl impeccable bouncers and Yorkers, these two could well display a fantastic individual battle.

Rohit Sharma vs Sheldon Cottrell

The Indian opener is fresh from a match-winning knock in the second encounter and will aim to continue his great run in the deciding match. However, he’ll be up against  Sheldon Cottrell who is also at his prime and challenged the Indian batsman in previous matches. With Rohit opening the innings and Cottrell handling the new ball, the face-off between these two players is certain and both will look to get better of each other.

Shimron Hetmyer vs Kuldeep Yadav

Hetmyer has been raining sixes throughout the tour and will not mind ending the series on a high note. The southpaw has already scored a century in the opening game and will eye to plunder one in the decider. On the other hand, Kuldeep Yadav took a brilliant hattrick in the second match and will be in the hunt for his 100th ODI victim in the next match. So, it will be interesting to see, who will dominate this battle.

This match is also the last international match for these two teams in 2019 and must leave no stones unturned to end the year on a high note. Both sides have been neck to neck in the previous matches. So, choosing favourites will not be easy and any side came on top at the end. However, the hosts are coming fresh from a thumping victory and will aim to put the foot on the paddle but the Caribbeans can’t be taken lightly.

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