Three big ODI series are coming up in the next few days. They are important because the 2027 ODI World Cup is getting closer. India will host West Indies, Australia will host South Africa, and England will host Sri Lanka. All three series will help teams fine-tune their squads for the big tournament.
India vs West Indies (in India)
India vs West Indies is a three-match ODI series running from September 27 to October 3. The first match is in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27. The second is in Guwahati on September 30. The third is in New Chandigarh on October 3.
India’s captain is Shubman Gill, while KL Rahul is the vice-captain. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja are back in the squad. Two uncapped players, Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir, also get a chance. Several big names are missing. Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, and Arshdeep Singh are all at the Asian Games. Hardik Pandya is out with an injury. Rishabh Pant has been rested and is focusing on red-ball cricket.
West Indies are likely to rely on Shai Hope, Brandon King, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Alzarri Joseph, and Gudakesh Motie. India have been dominant in this rivalry. They have not lost a bilateral ODI series to West Indies since 2006. That was a 4-1 win for the West Indies in the Caribbean. India have won the last 13 series between the two sides. West Indies failed to qualify for the 2023 World Cup and have struggled for consistency.
Fans will want to see Rohit and Kohli back in ODI colours. They are aiming to build momentum for the 2027 World Cup. The pace attack is missing several regulars, so Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and newcomer Gurnoor Brar have a chance to prove themselves.
Australia vs South Africa (in Australia)
Australia vs South Africa is also a three-match ODI series. It runs from September 26 to October 1. The first match is at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 26. The second is at the Sydney Cricket Ground on September 29. The third is at the Adelaide Oval on October 1.
Australia’s captain is Pat Cummins. Their batting core includes Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, and Josh Inglis. The pace attack has Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Ellis. Adam Zampa is the main spinner.
South Africa are led by Temba Bavuma. Their key batsmen are Quinton de Kock, Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, and David Miller. The pace attack features Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, and Lungi Ngidi. Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi are the spinners.
Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup. They have a strong home record. They recently beat England in the Ashes Test series, and their ODI form has been solid. South Africa were semi-finalists in 2023. They have a formidable pace attack but sometimes struggle in pressure chases. In head-to-head ODIs, the teams are tied at 55 wins each, with 6 no results. In Australia, the home side has had the edge in recent bilateral series.
The big attraction is the clash of two of the best pace attacks in the world. Starc, Hazlewood, and Cummins will go up against Rabada, Nortje, and Jansen. The middle-order battle will also be key. Australia’s Maxwell and Inglis will face South Africa’s Klaasen and Miller. Both teams are using this series to fine-tune their combinations for the 2027 World Cup.
England vs Sri Lanka (in England)
This is a three-match ODI series. It runs from September 24 to September 29. The first match is at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on September 24. The second is at Edgbaston in Birmingham on September 27. The third is at The Oval in London on September 29.
England are captained by Jos Buttler. Their batting core includes Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt. The pace attack has Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Reece Topley, and Gus Atkinson. Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali are the spinners.
Sri Lanka are led by Kusal Mendis. Their key batsmen are Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, and Dhananjaya de Silva. The pace attack includes Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, and Dilshan Madushanka. The spin trio are Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, and Dunith Wellalage.
England have been inconsistent in ODIs since the 2023 World Cup. They recently lost a T20I series to India. They are looking to rebuild in the 50-over format. Sri Lanka are an improving side. They pushed India hard in the recent Test series. They have a young and talented white-ball unit. In head-to-head ODIs, England lead 53-43 with 6 no results.
FAQs
Q. Which three ODI series are coming up?
A. India-West Indies, Australia-South Africa, and England-Sri Lanka.
Q. When does the India vs West Indies ODI series start?
A. The first ODI is on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Q. Who captains Australia and South Africa?
A. Pat Cummins captains Australia and Temba Bavuma leads South Africa.
Q. When does England vs Sri Lanka begin?
A. The first ODI is on September 24 at Trent Bridge.
Q. Why are these ODI series important?
A. Teams are preparing for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
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