India begin their three-match ODI series against West Indies on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to the lineup.
Captain Shubman Gill boasts a strong home record against the Caribbean side and will look to extend that dominance. The series serves as a key milestone in India’s preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, while the visitors face a critical test ahead of the World Cup qualifiers. West Indies have not secured a bilateral series victory in India since 2002, adding further pressure on the touring party.
Toss Result
India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field first.
Playing XIs
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar.
West Indies: John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope (c/wk), Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph.
Squads
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir.
West Indies: John Campbell, Shai Hope (wk/c), Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales, Shamar Joseph, Jewel Andrew, Vitel Lawes, Keemo Paul.
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