India vs West Indies, 1st ODI LIVE Score : India will be squaring off against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. Pressing issues like giving more game time to young names and the continued assessment of the preparedness of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature high on India’s list. More than anyone else, Rohit will be keen to carry on and stitch some more big scores because, more than anyone else, he will be aware that daggers will be out again in the first instance of a failure. ( Live Scorecard )
Shubman Gill suffered a blow on his elbow after a sharp delivery by Mohammed Siraj during India’s practice session a couple of days ahead of the first ODI. However, it seems like the Indian captain will be fit enough to play. If he is not, we could see an enticing opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal!
Opportunities Arise for Fringe Players in ODI Series Against West Indies
With key players from India’s first team participating in the Asian Games 2026, the ongoing ODI series against the West Indies presents significant opportunities for less established players. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy is among those looking to make an impact. The fast-bowling lineup features a competitive mix, including Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, and Gurnoor Brar. Kuldeep Yadav is also expected to take the field, and he will be eager to seize this crucial opportunity.
Additionally, fans may witness the debuts of pacer Auqib Nabi and batter Naman Dhir, both included in the squad for this series.
Virat Kohli is on cusp of breaking two big records held by Sachin Tendulkar. That record is also held by Sachin. Several reports emerged that India’s previous ODI series against England would be Rohit Sharma’s last, and that he would be dropped for Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, those talks have been quietened of late, with BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia pushing back on speculation. ODI cricket signals the return to international action of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Despite constant speculation around the duo’s future and their place in India’s plans for the World Cup, they have still been among India’s best performers in the format. Will that continue in the upcoming series? Preparations for the tournament have been long underway, and this ODI series against West Indies is yet another step for Shubman Gill-India. Hello and welcome to NDTV Sports, for the live coverage of the first ODI between India and West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram. Stay tuned for all the live updates from the match!
Kohli is 59 runs away from becoming the second player after Sachin, and the fastest-ever, to reach 15,000 ODI runs. He is also 110 runs away from having the record of the most ODI runs by a batter at home. Nevertheless, the scanner firmly remains on the 39-year-old and his performances. The 2027 ODI World Cup has been the talk of the town in Indian cricket for quite a while now, and the big global event gets underway in just one year and one week’s time. Preparation for the 2027 World Cup is underway, and today marks the return to action for two of India’s favourite cricket sons, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.
Since then, Rohit has remained part of India’s ODI squad, and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar seems to be on the way out.
