‘It will be a good total of 290-300’ – Naman Dhir predicts par score in 3rd ODI in Mullanpur, his home ground

Live Update: “It will be a good total of 290-300” – Naman Dhir predicts the par score in the 3rd ODI at Mullanpur, his home ground. The debutant all-rounder assesses what constitutes a total win at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in his home state.

Naman Dhir (Photo Source: BCCI/X) India takes on West Indies in the third ODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on October 3, 2026. India have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series, meaning the game is no longer a win. The match marks a milestone for the venue, which will host its first ODI.

Right-arm spin bowling all-rounder Naman Dhir received his first ODI call-up for the West Indies series. In the first ODI, he had a wicketless spell in which he conceded 33 runs in five overs. In the second ODI, he bowled 38 runs in 6.1 overs.

He hasn’t been used with the bat yet. Ahead of the third ODI, Dhir shared his assessment of what would make for a competitive total at the Mullanpur venue, his home ground. “I will keep it simple.

I think I have extra pressure and responsibility to be successful here. I’ll do what I did. I haven’t seen the wicket yet and we can’t assess and prepare accordingly.

If prepared as far as I know, it will be a good total of 290-300,” Dhir said in the pre-match press conference. The debutant noted that India did not train on the penultimate day, which meant he had not inspected the pitch before making his prediction. His assessment was based on his understanding of how the new venue typically prepares its surfaces for international cricket.

The pitch is expected to favor the batters in their first ODI, although the pitch may get tired after 20-25 overs of the game. Dhir expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play at his home ground, a place where he has gained considerable experience. He reflected on the unexpectedness of his choice and how important it was to represent India in a familiar place.

“I had no idea that I would be included in the Indian team and play a match at my home stadium. I have played here often and know it well. After the Sher-e-Punjab tournament, I had no idea about the possibility of being called up by the Indian team.

It is a great feeling of gratitude and I always want to do my best,” said Dhir. Also Read: Abhishek Sharma hits 100 T20 sixes for second consecutive time in 2026. Given the opportunity to bat, Dhir hinted that he would adopt a flexible proach rather than sticking to a predetermined strategy. His batting plan would completely depend on the game situation and the needs of the team at that time.

“The plan is simple: I will not follow a fixed plan if I get the opportunity to strike. That depends on the situation and what the team wants. Accordingly, I will plan my batting innings in the game,” said Dhir.