IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026 Live: Streaming Link, Start Time, Playing XIs & Real-Time Score Updates

The Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram is set for a high-octane opener as India host West Indies in the 1st ODI of the 2026-27 bilateral series on 27 September 2026, 2:00 PM local time. Series context • Road to 2027 World Cup: Both teams view this three-match ODI leg as a dress rehearsal for next year’s global showpiece, with selection spots still up for grabs. • Head-to-head: India lead West Indies 70-63 in ODIs, but the visitors upset the hosts the last time the sides met in Bridgetown, July 2025. • Momentum factor: India arrive with confidence after a 5-wicket triumph over West Indies in the 2026 T20 World Cup Super 8s. Probable playing XIs India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah. West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Nicholas Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie. Pitch & conditions Thiruvananthapuram’s surface traditionally offers even bounce and early swing, easing into a batting paradise by mid-innings. Afternoon humidity could aid spinners in the back half. An evening sea-breeze is forecast, but no rain interruptions are expected. Key battles to watch 1. Jasprit Bumrah vs Nicholas Pooran – Yorker specialist against Windies’ most explosive left-hander. 2. Kuldeep Yadav vs Shai Hope – Wrist-spin guile challenging the anchor’s technique in middle overs. 3. Alzarri Joseph vs Shubman Gill – 145 kph pace against India’s in-form opener who averages 58.4 at home since 2025. Form tracker • Rohit Sharma has scored 312 runs in his last five ODIs at a strike rate of 103. • Brandon King struck 87 (55) in the Caribbean Premier League final earlier this month. • Kuldeep Yadav’s 14-wicket haul in the Asia Cup makes him India’s leading ODI wicket-taker in 2026. Broadcast & live streaming The match will be televised on Star Sports Network in India, with live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. Caribbean viewers can tune in via SportsMax. Global fans can follow live scores on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo dashboards. Fantasy tips Captain choices: Virat Kohli (consistent on spinning tracks), Nicholas Pooran (high ceiling vs pace). Differential picks: Gudakesh Motie if India play an extra left-hander; Shreyas Iyer returning from injury offers value at No. 4. How to reach the venue Greenfield Stadium lies 13 km from Trivandrum International Airport; city buses and prepaid taxis run every 15 minutes. Gates open at 11 AM; early arrival is advised as the 55,000-seat arena is sold out. What’s next? After Thiruvananthapuram, teams move to Guwahati for the 2nd ODI on 30 September. Follow our live blog for toss updates, playing XI confirmations, ball-by-ball commentary, and post-match analysis.