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India's probable playing XI for 3rd ODI against the West Indies. (Picture Credit: Creimas)
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News18•02-10-2026, 22:18
Siraj Set to Return, Reddy Likely In: India's Probable XI for 3rd West Indies ODI
  • •Prasidh Krishna is out of the 3rd ODI due to injury sustained in the second match, with Anshul Kamboj added to the squad as replacement.
  • •Mohammed Siraj is expected to return to the playing XI to bolster India's bowling attack after being rested for the first two ODIs.
  • •Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely to replace Auqib Nabi Dar, who struggled in his debut, conceding 84 runs without taking a wicket.
  • •India's top three batsmen – Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli – are expected to remain unchanged despite the series already being sealed.
  • •Players like Naman Dhir and KL Rahul will be hoping for an opportunity to bat in the final ODI, having not yet had a chance in the series.

Key Questions Answered

Prasidh Krishna was ruled out of the third and final ODI after sustaining an injury while bowling in the second match of the series in Guwahati on Wednesday.

The BCCI selectors added uncapped fast bowler Anshul Kamboj to India's ODI squad as a replacement for the injured Prasidh Krishna.

Mohammed Siraj is expected to return to the playing XI and lead the bowling attack after being left out of the first two matches. Additionally, Nitish Kumar Reddy is likely to return to the side, replacing Auqib Nabi Dar who struggled in the second ODI.