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KL Rahul's 129 Powers India to 351, West Indies Chase Down Target in 3rd ODI

Analysed 3 Oct 2026·11 sources analysed·Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia·Sports
KL Rahul's 129 Powers India to 351, West Indies Chase Down Target in 3rd ODIPreviousNext

In the third and final ODI against the West Indies, India posted a strong total of 351 for 7, powered by KL Rahul's unbeaten 129, Rohit Sharma's 92, and Ruturaj Gaikwad's 57. Despite early wickets of Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, India recovered well. However, West Indies chased down the target, led by Shai Hope's 162, winning by five wickets. India secured the series 2-1 with earlier victories, while the final match showcased notable individual performances on both sides.

Sentiment
68%
TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 11 sources

We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 29/100.

Outlets measured: httpswwwoutlookindiacom, indianexpress, indiatoday, english, indiatvnews, zeenews, thetribune, news18, and 3 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.

AI analysis of 11 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Oct 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Sentiment — Positive (68/100)

Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.

Coverage timeline

english broke this story on 3 Oct, 12:53 pm. Other outlets followed.

3 Oct, 12:53 pm11 sources · 6 h3 Oct, 07:05 pm
AI analysis by the TBN Bias Engine · beat methodology byOjas Kale· Founder & Editor
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  1. 1
    english3 Oct, 12:53 pm
    IND vs WI 3rd ODI: KL Rahul's Ton, Rohit Sharma's 92 Rescue India After Gill, Kohli Collapse
  2. 2
    news183 Oct, 01:01 pm
    KL Rahuls 129 not out takes India to 351 7 vs West Indies in 3rd ODI
  3. 3
    thetribune3 Oct, 01:12 pm
    3rd ODI: KL Rahul's unbeaten 129 powers India to 351 7 against West Indies - The Tribune
  4. 4
    news183 Oct, 01:16 pm
    Rahul's blazing ton, Rohit's 92 power India to 351 7 against WI
  5. 5
    thetribune3 Oct, 01:18 pm
    3rd ODI: KL Rahul's ton, Hitman's fighting 92 guide India to 351 7 against West Indies - The Tribune
  6. 6
    zeenews3 Oct, 01:54 pm
    3rd ODI: KL Rahuls unbeaten 129, Rohit Sharma and Ruturaj Gaikwad fifties propel India to 351 7 vs West Indies
  7. 7
    indiatvnews3 Oct, 03:02 pm
    KL Rahul joins MS Dhoni, Yuvraj Singh in elite list with exceptional ton against West Indies in third ODI - India TV News
  8. 8
    english3 Oct, 05:36 pm
    IND vs WI 3rd ODI: KL Rahul's Ton Wasted! Shai Hope's 162 Powers West Indies Past India
  9. 9
    indiatoday3 Oct, 05:49 pm
    Hope 162 powers West Indies to record 352 chase, first ODI win over India since 2023
  10. 10
    indianexpress3 Oct, 06:24 pm
    Shai Hope's unbeaten 162 chases down 352 as India's bowling leaves questions
  11. 11
    httpswwwoutlookindiacom3 Oct, 07:05 pm
    India Vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Shai Hope's Unbeaten 162 Overshadows Rahul's Classy 129 As Windies Win By Five Wickets Outlook India

Story context

Category
Sports
Location
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Sources analysed
11
Last analysed
3 Oct 2026
Key entities
IndiaOne Day InternationalRohit SharmaVirat KohliShubman GillRuturaj GaikwadNot outJayden SealesK. L. RahulBoundary (cricket)Over (cricket)Innings