India (IND) are looking all set to host the West Indies (WI) for the upcoming white-ball series, with the first ODI of the three-match campaign scheduled
to be played on Sunday, September 22, at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
India faced a 1-2 series defeat in their most recent ODI series against England, but their performance at home soil in 2026, where they recently whitewashed Afghanistan 3-0 in June, shows that the side has been in terrific form in familiar conditions. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the team will once again look to start the series on a winning note.
West Indies, on the other hand, are entering the India series on the back of a disappointing 2-3 series loss at the hands of New Zealand. Nonetheless, a fresh tour is giving them an excellent chance to start from scratch and showcase their best as a unit. With a win as the target on Sunday, the Shai Hope-led side will be eager for a positive start to the series.
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
The pacy and bouncy conditions at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram suggest that the pitch is going to assist the team opting to bowl first. The pitch is expected to ease out for the batters, especially as the sun settles, which means that the chasing team might be seen playing their strokes confidently. A score in the 300-320 range could be considered as a par total at this venue, but a cautious approach will be the key to do so.
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
IND vs WI: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli
With the conditions in Thiruvananthapuram being suitable for chasing, the Chase Master Virat Kohli will hold the key for the Men in Blue with the bat in this upcoming contest. Kohli will have his task cut out and needs no advice to showcase his skills on the biggest stage. With form also being on his side, the ace Indian batter will look to provide his best on Sunday.
Probable Best Bowler: Alzarri Joseph
Alzarri Joseph has been one of the most consistent performers for the Caribbean side with the ball. He recently recovered from an injury, reuniting with the Windies squad, and has been in great form ever since making the comeback. A tall and hit-the-deck pacer like Alzarri Joseph can certainly squeeze the most out of the surface on offer.
