How to watch IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026 live? Know TV channel, live streaming details and more

India will face West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday, September 27. The match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to the ODI squad.

India will also have Ravindra Jadeja back in the team after he missed the previous series. However, regulars such as Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are unavailable as they are part of India’s squad for the Asian Games in Japan.

West Indies will be led by Shai Hope in the opening ODI. The visitors will look to put up a strong challenge against India as they begin their three-match series. In this article, we will share complete details about how to watch IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026 live, including the TV channel, live streaming details and match information.

IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026: Match date, time and venue

The first ODI between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday, September 27, at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The match will begin at 2:00 PM IST, while the toss will take place at 1:30 PM IST. Shubman Gill will captain India, with KL Rahul serving as his deputy.

India’s squad includes experienced players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja, along with young players including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, Gurnoor Brar and Auqib Nabi. West Indies will be led by Shai Hope, with senior players such as Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie in the squad. John Campbell also returns to strengthen the top order. Here are the complete squad details at a glance: 

India Squad

Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (vc), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir

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West Indies Squad

Shai Hope(c, wk), John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Jewel Andrew, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Justin Greaves, Matthew Forde, Amir Jangoo, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul

IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026: Where to watch IND vs WI live telecast in India

Fans in India can watch the IND vs WI ODI series live on the Star Sports Network. The matches will be available across the network’s HD and SD channels, allowing viewers to follow all three ODIs on television.

For viewers who prefer digital platforms, live streaming of the India vs West Indies ODI series will be available on JioHotstar. Fans can use the JioHotstar app or website to watch the matches live.

IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026: How to watch IND vs WI online in other countries

Fans outside India can watch the India vs West Indies ODI series through different broadcasters and streaming platforms, depending on their country or region. Viewers in the West Indies can follow the matches on ESPN Caribbean, while fans in the USA and Canada can watch them on Willow TV. In the UK and Ireland, the series will be available on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming on Sky Go and NOW.

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Other regions will also have different viewing options. Australia will have Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports, while New Zealand viewers can use Sky Sport NZ and Sky Sport Now. SuperSport and DStv Stream will cover South Africa. Some regions, including the UAE, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, did not have confirmed broadcasters at the time of writing. Here are the complete details: