IND vs WI Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st ODI? India vs West Indies
In this IND vs WI match prediction, we analyse recent form, pitch report, weather conditions, head-to-head record, key players, and match scenarios to find out IND vs WI who will win today in the 1st ODI of the West Indies tour of India 2026
India will face the West Indies in the first ODI of the West Indies tour of India 2026 on September 27th at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The Caribbean team aims to turn around their poor ODI performance this year, having won only 2 out of 6 matches, with their most recent series ending in a 3-2 loss to New Zealand in July 2026.
India began their home ODI series against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram as part of their preparation for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 in Africa. Led by Shubman Gill, the team’s batting lineup is strong, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the squad.
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IND vs WI Match Details – 1st ODI
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Match: India vs West Indies, 1st ODI
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Date: 27 September, 2026
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Time: 2:00 PM IST
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Venue: Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar
IND vs WI Pitch Report - Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
The pitch is generally slow and offers assistance to bowlers. Pacers can extract some bounce and seam movement with the new ball, while the surface tends to grip and slow down as the match progresses, favouring spinners in the middle and later overs.
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Win Batting First: 50%
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Win Bowling First: 50%
Average Scores
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Average 1st Innings: 247
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Average 2nd Innings: 100
IND vs WI Weather Report – Thiruvananthapuram Conditions
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Temperature |
29.2°C |
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Rain Possibility |
70% |
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Average Score |
247 |
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Best Suited For |
Batting |
IND vs WI Recent Form
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Team |
Last 5 Matches |
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WI |
W, L, L, L, W |
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IND |
L, L, W, W, W |
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODIs)
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Team |
Wins |
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West Indies |
1 |
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India |
9 |
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NR |
0 |
IND vs WI Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI
WI: All players are fit and available for the match
IND: Fully fit squad available for the match
IND vs WI Win Probability – 1st ODI
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Team |
Win Probability |
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West Indies |
25% |
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India |
75% |
IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch
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Player |
Team |
ODI Stats |
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Virat Kohli |
IND |
14941 runs |
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Rohit Sharma |
IND |
11895 runs |
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Shai Hope |
WI |
6312 runs |
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Ravindra Jadeja |
IND |
232 wickets |
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Kuldeep Yadav |
IND |
194 wickets |
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Alzarri Joseph |
WI |
141 wickets |
IND vs WI Match Prediction Scenarios
Scenario 1: If WI Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 40–45
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Predicted Total: 250-260
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Match Result: IND to win
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Scenario 2: If IND Bat First
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Powerplay Score: 50–60
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Predicted Total: 290–315
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Match Result: IND to win
IND vs WI Toss Prediction – 1st ODI
The conditions at this venue generally favour teams bowling first, as chasing targets has been easy here. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.
Prediction: IND to win the toss and elect to bowl first
IND vs WI Probable Playing
West Indies (WI)
Shai Hope (C, WK), Amir Jangoo, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Jewel Andrew, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph.
India (IND)
Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (C), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
IND vs WI 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction
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Virat Kohli
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Shubman Gill
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Shai Hope
Who Will Win IND vs WI Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI
According to our IND vs WI who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert predictions. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Kuldeep Yadav will be key players to watch out for.
IND vs WI, who will win today: India to win
IND vs WI Match Result – 1st ODI Results
(To be updated after the match - 27 September, 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions
India are favourites and are predicted to beat West Indies
India are predicted to win the toss and opt to bowl first.
The pitch is generally slow and offers assistance to bowlers. Pacers can extract some bounce and seam movement with the new ball, while the surface tends to grip and slow down as the match progresses, favouring spinners in the middle and later overs.
Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shai Hope are the key players to watch.
India have a 75% win probability, while West Indies have a 25% chance
About the Author
I am Bhupender Sharma, a cricket analyst, match prediction writer, and fantasy cricket expert with 7+ years of experience. I cover domestic and international cricket, global T20 leagues, and the Indian Premier League (IPL), and have previously worked with CricTracker, KhelTalk, and Sportsdunia.
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