The West Indies tour of India, 2026 reaches match 1 of 8 when India face West Indies in a ODI at Greenfield International Stadium. It is listed for Sunday 27 September 2026, with the start at 19:30 IST. India have home conditions on their side, which our model counts as a small edge.
Both sides lean on their batting depth, so the contest is likely to be decided by whoever handles the big overs better. Greenfield International Stadium is a ground where the ball moves a little early and then settles, so we expect a balanced surface with a first-innings score around 290–338 for India and 258–299 for West Indies.
Rain is a real risk at this time of year, so watch the forecast and the covers around the toss. The toss lean is to bowl first. Most captains chase on a true surface because they can pace the innings to a target.