West Indies tour of India, 2026: West Indies tour of India, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Greenfield International Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India will face co-hosts West Indies at 02:00 PM (IST) - 08:30 AM (GMT) Sunday, 27th September 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IND vs WI (India vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | IND vs WI 1st ODI |
| League | West Indies tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 27th September 2026 |
| Time | 02:00 PM (IST) - 08:30 AM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, India |
India vs West Indies Today Match Previews
The highly anticipated ODI series between India and the West Indies is set to begin. Fans will get to watch their favorite players, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, in action. The first ODI will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Indian squad does not include Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan, and Shreyas Iyer, as they are part of the 2026 Asian Games team, while Hardik Pandya is sidelined due to injury. Consequently, Bumrah's absence will pose a test for India's bowling attack.
Shai Hope will captain the West Indies, and the team looks formidable on paper. John Campbell has returned to the squad following an injury, while Shimron Hetmyer has been rested. The West Indies have not won a bilateral ODI series against India since 2006 and will be hoping to make history.
Who will win today 1st ODI Match between India vs West Indies?
Aaj ka WI vs IND match kon jeetega: India is entering this series with the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja to the ODI squad, while Shubman Gill continues as captain. Shai Hope is captaining the West Indies.
- Pre-match scenario: India enters this match as the strong favorite; their probability of winning on home soil stands at approximately 87%.
- Conclusion: While the West Indies possess dangerous power-hitters capable of turning the tide of the match, India's squad depth, familiarity with home conditions, and overall team balance give them a significant edge. India is expected to take a 1-0 lead in the series today.
- Recent ODI form: India lost their previous ODI series against England 2-1, while the West Indies recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against New Zealand.
WI vs IND Pitch Report
In the last ODI played at this venue, Team India scored 390 runs in the first innings. With a flat pitch and short boundaries, it is a good ground for batting. Fast bowlers can extract swing and pace with the new ball, while spinners can become effective as the ball gets older. A high-scoring game is expected on this pitch this Sunday as well.
WI vs IND ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 142
- Won by IND- 72
- Won by WI- 64
- No Result- 6
- Draw- 0
IND vs WI Match Playing 11
India Starting 11: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar/Aaqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
West Indies Starting 11: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes
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