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IND vs WI 3rd ODI - The riveting ODI action now moves to Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. This is the 3rd ODI of the series and also the last; two teams will hope to bring their A-game to the table and clinch the series. As things stand, team India has clearly an upper hand over the Windies at this ground, winning 3 out of 3 against them. Keeping in mind that West Indies batting prowess is giving a headache to captain Kohli, he might opt for two wrist spinners in the final ODI. Virat Kohli has scores of 4 and 0 in two matches played so far, and with series on the line, he will be rearing to go and make a mark. While West Indies in the form of Hetmyer and Pooran have two talented young batsmen who can change the course of the game within few overs. If Indian openers fire again as they did in the previous ODI, it will be hard for West Indies bowlers to contain the powerful Indian middle order. While the Indian team must keep in mind the brutal strength that Windies batsmen possess. Captain Kohli would surely want his players to raise their game and hold on to any and every chance that comes their way. Action-packed series decider awaits! Following is the match preview, playing 11, pitch report, weather conditions, match prediction for 3rd ODI slated on Sunday, 22nd Dec. Match Details: The 3rd ODI of the 3-match series is slated to be played on 22nd December on Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. Live-action of this ODI will begin at 1:30 PM local time. If in India, you can catch all the live Cricket match action of IND vs WI, 3rd ODI 2019 on Star Sports Network. Live streaming of this match will be available on Hotstar. What can you expect from the Pitch? The pitch in recent times has shown variable bounce, assisting the spinners a great deal. India has top-notch wrist spinners to exploit these conditions, and stump-to-stump bowler like Shami will be more than handy. West Indies have Hayden Walsh, the leggie, who could spin his web. Weather Conditions/Report: The weather is expected to be comfortable for the players, as it is going to be partly cloudy. Seam bowlers such as Shami might make the most of such conditions. All the cricket fans will expect that the rain gods take rest and enjoy the thrilling action from above. Possible Playing 11: Following are the possible playing 11 of team India and West Indies for the 3rd ODI. INDIA: Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Shreyas Iyer, Rishab Pant (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Shivam Dube/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal/Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Mohammed Shami. Bench Strength: Mayank Agarwal, Manish Pandey, Yuzvendra Chahal/Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube/Shardul Thakur. WEST INDIES: Shai Hope (wk), Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Kieron Pollard (c), Keemo Paul, Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph, Sheldon Cottrell, Khary Pierre/Hayden Walsh. Bench Strength: Brandon King, Sunil Ambris, Romario Shepherd, Hayden Walsh/Khary Pierre. Team News: Indian team might opt for another leg spinner – Yuzvendra Chahal. Men in Blue are struggling to pick wickets in the middle overs, a duo of Chahal and Kuldeep operating together can squeeze the run flow by picking up wickets. West Indies, on the other hand, found out what Indian batsmen can do to the conventional off-spinners in the previous game. So, they might go with the talented leggie in the form of Hayden Walsh. Fantasy Cricket Tips and Tricks: We will provide you with fantasy tips and match predictions, based on which you can set your team and win Small and Grand leagues on KhelChamps app. Following are few suggestions for Captain and Vice-captain for the 3rd ODI between India and West Indies. Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shimron Hetmyer. Vice-Captain Choices: KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Nicolas Pooran. Our Fantasy Cricket Playing 11: We follow the game of cricket closely and analyse it in-depth to give you best possible match predictions. Also, we provide winning team combinations for the small and grand leagues on KhelChamps app. Probable Playing 11 Team: Wicket-keeper: Shai Hope(VC), Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran. Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Shimron Hetmyer. All-rounders: Kieron Pollard. Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Kuldeep Yadav. Dream Team: Wicket-keeper: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran. Batsmen: Rohit Sharma, Lokesh Rahul, Virat Kohli (C), Shimron Hetmyer (VC), Lewis. All-rounders: Kieron Pollard. Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Sheldon Cottrell, Kuldeep Yadav. Power Pick Player: Our power pick player for the final ODI between India and West Indies is Virat Kohli. The consistency of the Indian skipper is mesmerizing; he failing to make a mark in the first two ODIs is only going to fire him up. With series on the line, Virat is expected to bring his best game forward. Our Advice: The series is on the line; the match is going to be a high-pressure one. Pick players who thrive in such a situation and perform better under pressure. Match Prediction: According to our match prediction for IND vs WI 3rd ODI, Team India is expected to win this contest and take series 2-1. Conclusion: Our fantasy cricket league teams are formed after an in-depth analysis of previous games, grounds, players’ recent form, and various other critical parameters. We hope that our predictions ensure you win small and grand leagues on KhelChamps app. *Disclaimer: The above-predicted teams are purely based on analysis, understanding, and understanding of the author. Hence, make your own decision and consider the above points while making your fantasy cricket team.