India vs West Indies 1st ODI: Playing XI Prediction, Match Time, Squad & Key Players
India and West Indies are set to begin their three-match ODI series on
September 27, 2026. The first ODI will be played at the
Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
The match is scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
Date: September 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
Format: ODI
India vs West Indies 1st ODI: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI |
| Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Format | One Day International |
India ODI Squad
India’s announced ODI squad includes a mixture of experienced players and
younger options. Shubman Gill will lead the side, with KL Rahul named as
vice-captain.
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- KL Rahul (Vice-Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Dhruv Jurel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Auqib Nabi
- Naman Dhir
India Predicted Playing XI
officially announced XI. The section should be updated when India officially
announces its playing XI before the match.
- Rohit Sharma
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohammed Siraj
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar / Auqib Nabi
replace the predicted XI above with the confirmed team.
West Indies ODI Squad
West Indies will be led by Shai Hope. The visitors have several experienced
players in their squad and will look to start the ODI series strongly against
India.
- Shai Hope (Captain)
- John Campbell
- Keacy Carty
- Roston Chase
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Alzarri Joseph
- Shamar Joseph
- Gudakesh Motie
- Jayden Seales
Key Players to Watch
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli’s presence adds significant interest to the ODI series.
His experience in the 50-over format will be one of the major talking points
ahead of the opening match.
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma brings extensive ODI experience to India’s squad and will be one
of the players attracting attention in the opening match.
Shubman Gill
As India’s ODI captain, Shubman Gill will have an important leadership role
during the series.
Ravindra Jadeja
Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round ability gives India another option with both bat
and ball in the ODI format.
Shai Hope
West Indies captain Shai Hope will be an important figure for the visitors
as they begin the ODI series in India.
India vs West Indies ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | Guwahati | 2:00 PM IST |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM IST |
Where to Watch India vs West Indies 1st ODI
Fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 1st ODI live on the
Star Sports Network. The match can also be streamed live
on JioHotstar.
Why This ODI Series Is Important
The India-West Indies ODI series gives both teams an opportunity to test
players and combinations in the 50-over format. For India, the series also
provides an important opportunity to build combinations ahead of future
international ODI commitments.
FAQs
The first ODI is scheduled for September 27, 2026.
The scheduled start time is 2:00 PM IST.
The match will be played at Greenfield International Stadium in
Thiruvananthapuram.
Shubman Gill is India’s ODI captain for the series.
The predicted XI in this article should not be treated as the official
playing XI. Update this section after the teams officially announce their
playing XI.
Final Word
The first ODI between India and West Indies promises to be an important
opening match of the series. With experienced names and younger players in
both squads, the team combinations will be closely watched. Readers should
check this page again before the match for the latest playing XI and other
confirmed updates.
and has not been officially confirmed by the teams. The article will be
updated once the official playing XI is announced.
Reference Sources
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BCCI – India’s squad for home series against West Indies
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BCCI – Team India 2026–27 Home Season Fixtures
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ICC – India name squads for white-ball series against West Indies
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