Batting first after winning the toss, India posted a formidable 351/7 in 50 overs, anchored by Rohit Sharma's 92 and KL Rahul's career-best 129 not out off 9th ODI hundred, alongside late cameos from Naman Dhir (30) and Anshul Kamboj (17). In response, West Indies mounted a disciplined run chase led by Hope, who laid the foundation through a 109-run second-wicket partnership with Amir Jangoo (67). Hope held the innings together through middle-order partnerships with Sherfane Rutherford (24) and Gudakesh Motie (19 not out), steering the visitors past the target in the 49th over. Remaining undefeated on 162 off 143 balls featuring 17 boundaries and 3 sixes, Hope made history as the first wicketkeeper-captain to register a score of 150-plus in ODI cricket.