The Indian team suffered a defeat against the West Indies in the third ODI match of the series, losing by five wickets. This match took place on October 3rd at the Maharaja Yadvindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullumpur. The Indian team set a target of 352 runs, which the West Indies reached with 10 balls remaining in the game.
The hero of the West Indies' victory was captain Shay Hope, who scored 162 not out off 143 balls, including 17 fours and three sixes.
Prior to this, the Indian team had already secured two victories in the series. Thus, they won the ODI series with a score of 2-1. The first match of the series, held in Tiruvannanthapuram, was won by India by eight wickets, and a convincing victory was also achieved in Guwahati ODI by the same margin.
After the conclusion of the third ODI, Indian captain Shubman Gill accepted the trophy. Despite doing something that won the hearts of the fans, Shubman passed the trophy to Naman Dheer and Akib Nabi. This scene reflects the approach of Indian cricket, according to which victory should be shared with the entire team, especially with the younger generation.
Shubman Gill's approach is reminiscent of the style of captains Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli. These outstanding captains also gave young players the opportunity to celebrate the victory with the trophy in several instances. Now, Shubman has continued this tradition.
This moment was special for Naman Dheer, Anshul Kamboj, and Akib Nabi. Their photos with the trophy are among the most memorable moments of the Indian team's celebration. This small gesture by Shubman Gill once again demonstrated that leadership is not limited to making decisions on the field but also includes involving every member of the team in the success.
Naman Dheer, Anshul Kamboj, and Akib Nabi debuted in international ODI format against the West Indies. Naman Dheer played in all three matches of the series, scoring only 30 runs and taking one wicket. Anshul Kamboj got the chance to debut in an ODI in Mullumpur, where he scored 17 runs but could not take a single wicket. Akib Nabi debuted in Guwahati, where he scored 84 runs without taking a wicket.