IND vs WI Match Prediction : 1st ODI, West Indies tour of India, 2026

The West Indies will begin their 20-day tour of India this weekend, with the visitors set to face the hosts in three ODIs followed by five T20Is. The first ODI will be played on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, where India will look to make a strong start to the series.

India vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record

India have dominated recent ODI meetings between the two sides, winning nine of the last 10 matches. The West Indies have managed just one victory during that period.

IND vs WI Team Previews

India

India's recent ODI form has been inconsistent, with the hosts losing two of the three bilateral series they have played this year. However, their excellent record against the West Indies should give them plenty of confidence heading into the opening match.

Shubman Gill will lead the side and remains one of India's most important batters in the 50-over format. He has been in excellent touch throughout the year and will be expected to anchor the top order. India also have considerable batting depth, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, and Ruturaj Gaikwad all available.

Naman Dhir has received his maiden international call-up but is unlikely to feature in the opening ODI. Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Reddy provide useful all-round options and add further depth to the batting order.

With the ball, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna are expected to take the new ball, with Gurnoor Brar providing another pace option. Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin department and could be particularly important if the surface begins to slow down.

India Expected Playing 11

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill (C), KL Rahul (WK), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Reddy

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West Indies

The West Indies arrive in India after losing their recent five-match ODI series against New Zealand 3-2. They are currently ranked 10th in ODI cricket and have no chance of automatic qualification for the 2027 ODI World Cup, but the visitors will be determined to produce a strong performance on this tour.

Shai Hope will continue to lead the side and remains their most important batter in the 50-over format. John Campbell has recovered from his recent injury and is expected to open alongside Justin Greaves, while Amir Jangoo and Jewel Andrew provide further options in the top order.

The West Indies' biggest strength lies in their all-round options. Sherfane Rutherford, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, and Keemo Paul all provide additional batting depth while offering useful bowling options.

The visitors also have plenty of pace-bowling resources, with Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, and Jayden Seales available for selection. Gudakesh Motie and Vitel Lawes have impressed in recent outings and are expected to lead the spin attack.

West Indies Expected Playing 11

John Campbell, Shai Hope (C & WK), Amir Jangoo, Justin Greaves, Roston Chase, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie

IND vs WI Toss Prediction

The captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. With the pitch expected to be good for batting and the possibility of some assistance for the seamers with the new ball, chasing could be the preferred option.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The Greenfield International Stadium has hosted only two ODIs so far, with the most recent match producing a huge first-innings score of 390. The surface is generally flat and hard, with an even covering of grass allowing the ball to come nicely onto the bat.

Batters should enjoy the pace and bounce once they settle in, while the spinners may need to rely on changes of pace and variations rather than expecting significant turn. Given the nature of the surface, the team batting first will be looking to post a sizeable total and put pressure on the opposition.

Warm and humid conditions are expected in Thiruvananthapuram, with temperatures around 30°C.

IND vs WI : Who Will Win?

We are backing India to win this match. The hosts have an excellent recent record against the West Indies and possess considerable depth in both their batting and bowling departments. Playing at home should provide India with another advantage, particularly on a surface expected to favour their strong batting line-up.

Bet on India to win.