IND vs WI 1st ODI Match Pitch Report: India is all set to host the West Indies for the upcoming white-ball series. The first ODI of this three-match series will be played on Sunday, September 22, at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Let us take a look at the pitch and weather details for today's IND vs WI match.
IND vs WI (India vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies 1st ODI |
| Series | West Indies tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 27th September 2026 |
| Time | 02:00 PM (IST) - 08:30 AM (GMT) |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
IND vs WI Match Previews Today
After losing the series 1-2 against England, India will aim to bounce back in the ODI series against the West Indies. However, their recent record on home soil has been impressive; they won the series 3-0 against Afghanistan in June. Playing in familiar conditions, Shubman Gill's team will be keen to maintain that momentum and kick off the series with a victory.
The West Indies team enters this series following a narrow 2-3 defeat against New Zealand. This tour of India offers Shai Hope's squad a chance to put that result behind them and make a fresh start. The visiting team will look to challenge India in their own conditions, so the West Indies will be fully prepared to deliver a strong all-round performance and secure an early lead in the series.
IND vs WI Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report
IND vs WI Match Pitch Report: The limited-overs matches played at Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield International Stadium have yielded varied results, making it difficult to predict the pitch's behavior based solely on past statistics. Only two men's ODIs have been played at this venue; one was won by the team batting first, and the other by the team batting second.
Generally, fast bowlers receive some assistance from the pitch with the new ball, especially under overcast skies. Batsmen who survive the initial spell find it easier to score runs once they settle in. As the innings progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play.
Matches at this venue have seen both low scores and massive totals. In 2023, India posted 390/5 against Sri Lanka, whereas in 2018, the West Indies were bowled out for 104 against India. India's successful chase of 105/1 against the West Indies in 2018 remains the highest successful run chase in ODIs at this ground.
- Toss Strategy: The captain winning the toss often decides to bowl first to capitalize on early moisture or ball movement under the lights, while also considering the likelihood of dew in the evening.
- Average First-Innings Score: 247
Greenfield International Stadium Records and Stats In ODI
| Total matches: | 2 | |
| Batting first won: | 1 | |
| Bowling first won: | 1 | |
| No Result: | 0 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 247 | |
| Highest Total: | 390/5 | |
| Lowest Total: | 73/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 105/1 | |
| Lowest score defended: | 390/5 |
IND vs WI 1st ODI Match: Weather forecast for Thiruvananthapuram
According to AccuWeather forecasts, temperatures could reach 32°C. There is a 25% chance of rain and 60% cloud cover, which could pose challenges for the batsmen. Due to the heavy cloud cover, fast bowlers might extract some movement from the ball early in the match.
However, it is worth noting that rain is expected for about 30 minutes earlier in the day before the match begins. The stadium has a good drainage system, so the match is expected to start on time. Nevertheless, the pitch might not remain as flat as the curator had initially prepared it to be. Additionally, there is a 25% chance of rain in the evening as well.
