India vs West Indies cricket action is set to begin tomorrow, September 27, with the first ODI of the 2026 series scheduled in Thiruvananthapuram. The three-match ODI series will be followed by five T20Is, giving cricket fans an extended India-West Indies contest through October.
The opening ODI will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI: Date, Time and Venue
The first ODI between India and West Indies will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
| Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI |
| Date | September 27, 2026 |
| Day | Sunday |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium |
| City | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Format | ODI |
The official West Indies Cricket schedule confirms the opening match at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Shubman Gill to Lead India in ODI Series
India will enter the ODI series with Shubman Gill as captain. The Indian ODI squad also includes experienced names such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja.
The squad features a mix of established international players and younger options as India continues its preparations toward the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India ODI Squad
- Shubman Gill (Captain)
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- KL Rahul
- Dhruv Jurel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Auqib Nabi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Naman Dhir
West Indies Look to Make Strong Start
West Indies will look to challenge India in the opening game and begin the tour on a positive note.
The West Indies squad includes experienced players along with emerging talent. John Campbell returns to the ODI squad, while the team will be looking to build momentum during its three-match ODI campaign in India.
India vs West Indies ODI Series Schedule
The opening match is only the beginning of the ODI contest. The two teams will play three ODIs before moving into the five-match T20I series.
| ODI | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27 | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | September 30 | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | October 3 | New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM |
All three ODIs are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
Five-Match T20I Series to Follow
After the ODI series, India and West Indies will meet in five T20Is.
The T20I leg begins on October 6 in Lucknow and concludes on October 17 in Bengaluru. The T20I matches are scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
The complete tour therefore runs from September 27 to October 17, 2026, featuring eight international matches across India.
Why the First ODI Will Be Closely Watched
The opening game could attract considerable attention because of the combination of experienced Indian players and the next generation of talent.
For India, the series provides another opportunity to develop the ODI side ahead of the 2027 World Cup. For West Indies, the tour offers a chance to test the squad against India in Indian conditions.
With the first ball scheduled for 2 PM tomorrow, cricket fans will be watching closely to see how both teams approach the opening contest.
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