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India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Score: Follow latest updates from the series opener in Thiruvananthapuram
- 3 Mins agoWhat are the squads?
- 9 Mins agoWhere will live streaming be available?
- 17 Mins agoWill Ruturaj Gaikwad play?
- 26 Mins agoThe return of RoKo
- 37 Mins agoHello and welcome!
India vs West Indies 1st ODI Live Score: One-day international cricket is back, and so are Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the team begins the final phase of its preparations for the 2027 ODI World Cup. India could play anywhere between 14 and 20 ODIs before the showpiece event in South Africa, giving the team a sizeable window to settle on its best combination. For Kohli and Rohit, every appearance will be closely watched as India look to strike the right balance between their experience and the need to build a settled 15 for the World Cup....Read More
The three-match series against the West Indies, who sit 10 places below India in the ICC ODI rankings, offers India both a competitive assignment and room to experiment. With the World Cup still some distance away, the team can use these games to test combinations, assess fringe options and gradually narrow down the squad that will travel to South Africa.
What are the squads?
Some key players are unavailable for India due to the Asian Games. Here are the full squads of both India and the West Indies:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir.
West Indies: John Campbell, Shai Hope(w/c), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul.
Where will live streaming be available?
The 1st ODI will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network while the live streaming will be available on JioHotstar app and website. The live broadcast will begin at 1 PM IST.
Will Ruturaj Gaikwad play?
With Shreyas Iyer unavailable due to the Asian Games, a spot for number four slot has opened up. Ruturaj Gaikwad is the frontrunner to take the place but the management might also look to give Naman Dhir a chance as it is all about building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup. Gaikwad had slammed a ton in the series against South Africa but was dropped for the next assignment against New Zealand after Shreyas recovered from an injury.
The return of RoKo
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to action after three months. The duo last played for India in three-match series against England. Rohit hit a hundred in the last and final ODI and the knock came amid the reports of him potentially playing his last game for the Men in Blue. However, the century reduced the chatter around his position and the right-hander will aim to assert his dominance over the Windies.
Speaking of Virat, the seasoned pro has been flawless in ODIs of late, with runs coming off his bat in the last three series. The duo would aim to show their experience as the team builds up to the World Cup set to be played next year in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe.
Hello and welcome!
Hello and welcome to our coverage of the 1st ODI between India and the West Indies. Live action will begin at 2 PM and the toss is scheduled for 1:30 PM.
