India vs West Indies ODI Series 2026

The India vs West Indies ODI series 2026 is the opening leg of West Indies’ white-ball tour of India, comprising three One Day Internationals from 27 September to 3 October 2026. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the fixtures in March 2026 as part of a packed 2026–27 home international season that also includes series against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.

The series marks West Indies’ return to India for a bilateral ODI contest after several years, with the Caribbean side looking to rebuild their 50-over credentials under captain Shai Hope. For India, led by Shubman Gill in ODIs, the series offers an opportunity to fine-tune combinations ahead of the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup qualification cycle and the Champions Trophy 2027.

All three matches are day-night fixtures starting at 2:00 PM IST, allowing for prime-time television coverage and floodlit finishes. The venues — Trivandrum, Guwahati and New Chandigarh — represent a geographic spread that takes international cricket to Kerala, Northeast India and Punjab respectively.

India Squad Highlights

Shubman Gill leads India’s ODI unit having established himself as one of the format’s premier batters. The top order is expected to feature stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, with Shreyas Iyer providing stability in the middle order. The wicketkeeping duties are likely to be shared between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.

The bowling attack will be headlined by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, supported by the spin twins Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav. Hardik Pandya adds crucial balance as the seam-bowling all-rounder, while Arshdeep Singh provides left-arm variety.

West Indies Squad Highlights

Shai Hope continues as West Indies’ ODI captain and primary wicketkeeper-batter. After a lean patch, Hope rediscovered his form in 2025–26 with a Test century against India in Delhi and a marathon 140 against New Zealand in Christchurch. His ODI record remains strong with 19 centuries in the format.

The squad features explosive middle-order batter Shimron Hetmyer, who returns to the ODI setup after an impressive T20 World Cup campaign. The pace battery includes Alzarri Joseph (back from injury), Jayden Seales and Shamar Joseph, while left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie provides control in the middle overs. All-rounders Roston Chase and Justin Greaves offer batting depth.

Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram

India’s first fully eco-friendly stadium and the country’s 50th international cricket venue. Opened in 2015, it has hosted T20Is and ODIs including India’s record 390/5 against Sri Lanka in 2023 — the highest ODI total at the venue. The surface offers good bounce early but tends to slow down, bringing spinners into play during the middle overs. The average first innings score in List A cricket is around 201, though recent international scores have been significantly higher.

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

Also known as the Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Cricket Stadium and the Assam Cricket Association Stadium, this is the largest cricket venue in Northeast India with a capacity of 46,000 (extendable to 55,000). It hosted its first ODI in October 2018 between India and West Indies — a match India won by 8 wickets. The pitch is generally batting-friendly with a fast outfield, though dew under lights often favours the chasing side. The average first innings ODI score here is 225.

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, New Chandigarh

The newest venue on the itinerary, opened in 2021 in Mullanpur near Chandigarh. It features a sophisticated herringbone drainage system that clears water within 25–30 minutes. The stadium hosted its first men’s Test in June 2026 (India vs Afghanistan) and has also staged women’s ODIs. With a capacity of 38,000, it offers modern facilities including international dressing rooms with steam, sauna and ice bath facilities. The average first innings ODI score is 286, suggesting a balanced surface for bat and ball.

India’s Last 5 ODI Series:

• vs England 2026 — Won 3-2
• Champions Trophy 2025 — Champions
• vs Sri Lanka 2024 — Won 2-0
• vs Australia 2024 — Lost 2-3
• Asia Cup 2025 — Champions

Immediately following the ODI series, India and West Indies will contest a five-match T20I series from 6 to 17 October 2026. The T20I leg will be played across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with all matches starting at 7:00 PM IST.

The T20I series will feature a different dynamic, with both teams likely to field more explosive, youth-oriented squads. India will be led by their T20I captain, while West Indies — the two-time T20 World Cup champions — will look to assert their dominance in the shortest format.