The fever of One-Day International cricket has returned as India (IND) are all set to embark on the challenge for the first ODI of the upcoming home series
against the West Indies (WI). The series opener will be played on Sunday, September 27, at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield International Cricket Stadium.
India will certainly be starting as favourites, especially after their recent performance in the format where they whitewashed Afghanistan at home. The biggest talking point about the match is most certainly the aura of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma turning up for the Men in Blue in the only format they play currently. They will fancy a treat for the Thiruvananthapuram crowd.
West Indies, on the other hand, are coming off a series loss against New Zealand, where they lost by a 2-3 margin in the five-match series. In order to make amends and prepare for their solid comebacks at the World Cup in 2027, the Shai Hope-led side would want to put up a show against the might of Shubman Gill's men, making it a mouthwatering tie to look forward to.
IND vs WI: Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI, West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, September 27, 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | Star Sports Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram: Pitch Report
Bowling first could prove to be crucial in the upcoming first ODI between India and the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium on September 22. There is a slight chance of rain, but not so much as it would be to make any major interruption during the course of the game. There is going to be enough pace, carry and bounce in it for the bowlers. On the other hand, the surface is expected to get better to bat after an initial trouble for the batters.
IND vs WI: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
| Matches Played | 142 |
| Won by IND | 72 |
| Won by WI | 64 |
| Tied / No Results | 06 |
| First-ever Fixture | June 09, 1979 (West Indies won) |
| Most Recent Fixture | August 01, 2023 (India won) |
IND vs WI: Predicted Playing 11s
India
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar/Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
West Indies
John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (C & WK), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes
