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IND vs WI: Will Rohit-Virat play? Weather concerns for India-West Indies match in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Moneycontrol•26-09-2026, 22:13
IND vs WI: Will Rohit-Virat play? Weather concerns for India-West Indies match in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •The first ODI between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- •Led by Shubman Gill, the Indian team will strategize for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup preparations.
- •The experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will be crucial for India's batting, with expectations also high for Shubman Gill and KL Rahul.
- •India has a strong record at the Thiruvananthapuram pitch, winning both previous matches; the team winning the toss may prefer to bat first.
- •Weather during the match is expected to be hot and humid, though rain is unlikely to disrupt play.
Key Questions Answered
The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies will be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, September 27 at 2 PM Indian Standard Time.
Viewers in India can watch the television broadcast of the first ODI on Star Sports Network channels, while mobile and online live streaming is available through the JioHotstar app and website.
The weather is expected to be hot and humid around 30 degrees Celsius with potential clouds before sunshine at the toss. The pitch typically helps batsmen early on with the new ball, while spinners benefit as the ball ages.
