Shubman Gill will lead a strong Indian squad, with former India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the ODI setup. India will look to improve their inconsistent 2026 record after suffering bilateral series defeats against New Zealand and England.
India have dominated the recent ODI rivalry between the two teams. They have won nine of their last 10 ODIs against the West Indies, giving the Caribbean side a tough challenge in the series opener.
The Indian management has added several promising domestic players to the squad alongside the experienced internationals. Naman Dhir has received his maiden India call-up, while pace-bowling all-rounders Auqib Nabi and Nitish Kumar Reddy add depth to the seam-bowling department. Gurnoor Brar has also retained his place after strong performances against Afghanistan and England.
The West Indies also have a strong pace attack led by Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, and Jayden Seales. Their pace could test India’s top order, while young spinner Vitel Lawes enters the series with confidence after taking eight wickets in his debut ODI series against New Zealand.
IND vs WI Live Streaming, Live Telecast: Where to Watch 1st ODI?
Cricket fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 1st ODI live on JioHotstar, while the match will also be televised on the Star Sports Network.
The Greenfield International Stadium has hosted only two ODIs, with teams winning one match each while batting first and while chasing. The venue has an average first-innings score of 247, while the highest ODI total is India’s 390/5 against Sri Lanka.
Captains winning the toss may still consider the venue record, but the decision will depend largely on the pitch and overhead conditions on match day.
Greenfield International Stadium ODI Stats
Won Batting First: 1
Average 1st Innings Score: 247
Highest Team Total: 390/5 (India vs Sri Lanka)
Highest Score Chased: 105/1 (India vs West Indies)
Highest Individual Score: 166* (Virat Kohli, India vs Sri Lanka, 2023)
IND vs WI Weather Forecast & Rain Threat at Greenfield International Stadium
Thiruvananthapuram is expected to remain warm, humid, and partly cloudy during the India vs West Indies 1st ODI. With the match scheduled to start at 2:00 PM IST, players could face challenging conditions during the afternoon.
India will be without Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Axar Patel, who are part of the Indian contingent at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Bumrah will miss the three-match ODI series against the West Indies.
The selectors have also handed maiden ODI call-ups to Naman Dhir and Auqib Nabi. Nitish Kumar Reddy, initially selected for the Asian Games, has been moved into the ODI squad after Varun Chakaravarthy was ruled out of the Asian Games with a side strain.
IND vs WI Predicted Playing 11 Today
India Predicted Playing XI:
West Indies Predicted Playing XI:
Rohit Sharma vs Alzarri Joseph:
Virat Kohli vs Gudakesh Motie:
Shai Hope vs Kuldeep Yadav:
IND vs WI Key Players to Watch
India: Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav
Also read: India’s Asian Games squad: 2 RCB, 1 KKR pacer added after late calls
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