Shubman Gill batting for India [Source: AFP]The India vs West Indies three-match ODI series has already been won by the Men in Blue squad courtesy of a furious double ton from Shubman Gill in the 2nd ODI. Nevertheless, the final match awaits at Mullanpur on October 3.As the game gets going from 2:00 PM IST, players from both sides of the camp will be excited. While India will be eager for a whitewash, the West Indies camp, led by Shai Hope, will try to save face. Ahead of the clash, let’s take a look at how interesting the player battles inside the match can be.1. Shubman Gill vs Roston Chase CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table74SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table59SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting AverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table74.00SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting Strike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table125.42SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table (Shubman Gill vs Roston Chase head-to-head stats in ODIs)Shubman Gill and Roston Chase have already produced an intriguing contest across the first two ODIs, but the numbers give Gill the edge with the bat. Gill smashed 110 in the opening game before producing an unbeaten 223 in Guwahati, taking his series tally to 333 runs. Chase, meanwhile, dismissed Gill for 110 in the first ODI but could not repeat the feat in the second, when the Indian captain dominated the West Indies attack. The clash is interesting because Chase relies on changes of pace and his off-spin to disrupt batters, while Gill has shown tremendous control and the ability to accelerate without taking excessive risks. Based purely on the two outings, Gill has the upper hand, while Chase has demonstrated that he can challenge him. Gill has also been considerably more efficient across the series, averaging 333. Also Read- ICC World Cup 2027 Schedule Announced, India To Face Pakistan On October 102. Virat Kohli vs Shamar Joseph CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table8SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting AverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table8.00SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting Strike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table160.00SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table (Virat Kohli vs Shamar Joseph head-to-head stats in ODIs)Virat Kohli and Shamar Joseph have already exchanged contrasting moments in the opening two ODIs. Kohli produced a spectacular unbeaten 139 off 88 balls in Thiruvananthapuram, striking at 157.95 with nine sixes. The second ODI brought a reversal, however, as Shamar Joseph removed him for 29 off 19 balls. That gives the West Indies pacer a significant moment heading into the next encounter, although Kohli's overall output across the two games remains stronger. His 168 runs have come at an exceptional rate, while Joseph has only bowled 6 overs in the series, taking one wicket and conceding 52 runs. Their skills will create an exciting clash in the series where Virat Kohli has been more efficient overall, but Joseph enters this battle having already found a way through him.3. Shai Hope vs Kuldeep Yadav CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table178SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table228SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table5SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting AverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table35.60SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting Strike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table78.07SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table (Shai Hope vs Kuldeep Yadav head-to-head stats in ODIs)Shai Hope's two centuries have made him one of West Indies' most productive batters in the series, but Kuldeep Yadav has repeatedly interrupted his progress. Hope made only 12 in the first ODI before Kuldeep dismissed him, but responded with a commanding 104 in Guwahati. Yet Kuldeep struck again, removing Hope for the second time in as many games. The left-arm wrist-spinner has taken six wickets across the two matches, including Hope twice, while conceding 105 runs in 20 overs. Meanwhile, Kuldeep has the upper hand in the direct contest, having dismissed Hope in both outings, but Hope's second-ODI century showed he can counter spin when he settles.4. Rohit Sharma vs Jayden Seales CriterionSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDataSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBalls facedSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table24SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableRuns scoredSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table28SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableDismissalsSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table1SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting AverageSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table24SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete TableBatting Strike rateSelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table85.71SelectAdd Row AboveAdd Row BelowAdd Column RightAdd Column LeftDelete RowDelete ColumnDelete Table (Rohit Sharma vs Jayden Seales head-to-head stats in ODIs)Rohit Sharma's contest with Jayden Seales has already produced one decisive moment in the series. The Indian opener scored 32 in the first ODI before making a major statement in Guwahati, where he smashed 101 off 75 balls with 10 fours and six sixes. Seales, however, struck back in that innings, dismissing Rohit for his first wicket of the match. Across the two games, Rohit has accumulated 133 runs, while Seales has taken two wickets and conceded 110 runs in 15 overs. The numbers therefore give Rohit the upper hand overall, particularly because of his century and superior run production. Seales' success in the second ODI shows the battle can quickly change when he gets the new ball into the right areas. Rohit's aggressive powerplay batting will test Seales' discipline, while the pacer's movement and pace will challenge Rohit's attacking intent.Also Read- ‘Unhappy’ Abhishek Sharma Wants To Leave SRH Before IPL 2027: Report
