India vs West Indies Match Prediction, 1st ODI – Who will win today’s match between IND vs WI?

India (IND) are looking all set to host the West Indies (WI) for the upcoming white-ball series, with the first ODI of the three-match campaign scheduled to be played on Sunday, September 22, at the Greenfield International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

India faced a 1-2 series defeat in their most recent ODI series against England, but their performance at home soil in 2026, where they recently whitewashed Afghanistan 3-0 in June, shows that the side has been in terrific form in familiar conditions. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the team will once again look to start the series on a winning note.

West Indies, on the other hand, are entering the India series on the back of a disappointing 2-3 series loss at the hands of New Zealand. Nonetheless, a fresh tour is giving them an excellent chance to start from scratch and showcase their best as a unit. With a win as the target on Sunday, the Shai Hope-led side will be eager for a positive start to the series.

IND vs WI: Match Details

Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram: Pitch Report

The pacy and bouncy conditions at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram suggest that the pitch is going to assist the team opting to bowl first. The pitch is expected to ease out for the batters, especially as the sun settles, which means that the chasing team might be seen playing their strokes confidently. A score in the 300-320 range could be considered as a par total at this venue, but a cautious approach will be the key to do so.

IND vs WI: Head-to-Head Record in ODIs

IND vs WI: Predicted Playing 11s

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar/Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna

West Indies

John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (C & WK), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes

IND vs WI: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli

With the conditions in Thiruvananthapuram being suitable for chasing, the Chase Master Virat Kohli will hold the key for the Men in Blue with the bat in this upcoming contest. Kohli will have his task cut out and needs no advice to showcase his skills on the biggest stage. With form also being on his side, the ace Indian batter will look to provide his best on Sunday.

Probable Best Bowler: Alzarri Joseph

Alzarri Joseph has been one of the most consistent performers for the Caribbean side with the ball. He recently recovered from an injury, reuniting with the Windies squad, and has been in great form ever since making the comeback. A tall and hit-the-deck pacer like Alzarri Joseph can certainly squeeze the most out of the surface on offer.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match