IND Vs WI Match Prediction: The history between India and West Indies Cricket on the limited-over stage spans about 50 years. The two sides are multi-time world champions across both formats. However, the West Indies are the clear underdogs going into this ODI series against the mighty Indians.
The Indian Cricket Team became the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cup titles earlier this year, while also becoming the first team to win the tournament thrice.
Then came the IPL, where the entire Indian team played. The Sri Lankans then hosted Afghanistan for one Test match and three T20Is, winning them all comfortably. Then came the disastrous two T20Is against Ireland, both of which the Men in Blue lost, losing a match and then a series for the first time to the Irish.
A tour to India was next, where the Indians were thrashed 4-0 in a T20I series, then lost 2-1 in an ODI series. Most recently, they defeated Sri Lanka 1-0 in a two-Test series, before whitewashing Afghanistan 3-0 in T20Is. Simultaneously to this West Indies story, a second Indian squad is currently in Japan for the 2026 Asian Games.
As for the West Indies cricket team, they have had a mixed year so far on the international stage. They topped their group in the 2026 T20 World Cup over England before nearly making it to the semis.
After much of their squad played in the IPL, the West Indies lost an ODI to Sri Lanka, but then won the T20I and Test series against the Lankans. A disappointing tour of New Zealand was next, where the hosts were beaten in a five-game ODI series by the Kiwis.
Most recently, the Windies drew a Test series against Pakistan as they now embark on a multi-format tour to India.
IND Vs WI Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
- Time: 02:00 PM (IST)
- Venue: Greenfield Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
IND Vs WI Live Streaming: How To Watch
The India Vs West Indies 1st ODI of the 2026 series will be broadcast live on the Star Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
IND Vs WI Team; Full Squads:
India Full Squad:
Shubman Gill (C), rohit Sharma, yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Naman Dhir, KL rahul (wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi
West Indies Full Squads:
Shai Hope (C), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Jewel Andrew (wk), Amir Jangoo (wk), Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul, Alzarri Joseph, Matthew Forde, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph
India Vs West Indies Prediction Tests: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 142
- India Won: 72
- West Indies Won: 64
- No Result/Ties: 06
- First Played: June 09, 1979 (WI win)
- Last Played: August 01, 2023 (IND win)
IND Vs WI Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
IND Vs WI Team; Predicted XIs:
India Predicted XI:
Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar
West Indies Predicted XI:
John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (C)(wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales
IND Vs WI 1st ODI 2026 Greenfield Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, are very typical modern limited-overs surfaces. That is to say that the conditions here are quite conducive to batting. The tracks are generally on the flatter side, allowing for high run scoring. However, with a new ball, the pacers find some bounce and more than a little movement. Dew often falls over this stadium after the sun sets, making it even easier for the batters to dominate. As far as boundaries are concerned, the square boundary is about 65m in length. The straight boundary rope is a little further, about 70m away from the batter.
IND Vs WI 1st ODI Weather Forecast
The returning monsoon clouds loom over the southern Indian states at the moment. So, in the days before the match, heavy rainfall is expected in Thiruvananthapuram. On the day of the match, the skies will be partly cloudy and much sunnier compared to the days before. The chances of rain will also be low. The wind speeds will be high, and the humidity will be on the higher end as well.
IND Vs WI 1st ODI 2026 Match West Indies Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the IND Vs WI Tri-Series 2026 1st ODI are:
- India batter Virat Kohli
- West Indies bowler Alzarri Joseph
- India batter Rohit Sharma
India Vs West Indies Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st ODI?
For the IND Vs WI 2026 1st ODI Prediction, India will defeat West Indies in the 1st ODI of this three-match series.
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