India hosts West Indies for three-match ODI series

India is set to host the West Indies for a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series beginning Sunday, September 27, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The series serves as a key preparation phase for both teams ahead of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

India’s squad features the return of veteran stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, alongside all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. Captain Shubman Gill is expected to lead the side despite a recent injury scare in the nets where he was struck on the elbow by a delivery from Mohammed Siraj. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has confirmed Gill is fit to play.

The West Indies, led by captain Shai Hope, are seeking to end a 24-year drought of winning an ODI series in India. The Caribbean side aims to use the tour to test their combinations and improve their standing ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Weather forecasts for the opening match indicate a 50% chance of rain due to a low-pressure zone in the Bay of Bengal, which may lead to interruptions or the application of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method.