India will lock horns with West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The hosts will enter the contest looking to return to winning ways in the 50-over format after suffering a 2-1 series defeat against England.
India remain the No. 1-ranked team in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings with a rating of 116. Led by Shubman Gill, the squad features several experienced and in-form players, including Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja. The hosts will look to make a strong start on home soil and gain an early advantage in the series.
West Indies, meanwhile, are ranked 10th in the ODI rankings with a rating of 77. Shai Hope’s side last played an ODI series against New Zealand in July, losing the five-match contest 3-2 at home. Despite their recent results, the visitors possess plenty of quality in their squad and will hope players such as Hope, Alzarri Joseph and Roston Chase can produce match-winning performances against India.
IND vs WI, 1st ODI: Match Details
- Date and Time: September 27, 2:00 PM IST / 8:30 AM GMT / 2:00 PM Local
- Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record in ODIs
Matches Played: 142 | India Won: 72 | West Indies Won: 64 | Tied/No Result: 6
Greenfield International Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at the Greenfield International Stadium is expected to offer decent pace and bounce, particularly during the early stages of the innings. Fast bowlers could get some assistance with the new ball, making the opening overs important for both sides. As the game progresses, batting conditions are likely to become more favourable, allowing well-set batters to play their shots with greater freedom. With the surface expected to ease out later in the day, chasing could be an attractive option after assessing the conditions in the first innings. A total around 300-320 could prove competitive, although batters will need to build their innings carefully before accelerating.
Squads
India: Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul
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IND vs WI, 1st ODI: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- IND wins the toss and bowls first
- WI’s powerplay score: 45-55
- WI’s total score: 250-270
Case 2:
- WI wins the toss and bowls first
- IND’s powerplay score: 50-60
- IND’s total score: 300-320
Match Result: Team bowling first to win the match.
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