Sep 27, 2026, 12:40:56 IST
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will be back in international action
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.
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.
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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.
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Sep 27, 2026, 12:40:55 IST
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.
Sep 27, 2026, 12:30:16 IST
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.