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Exciting cricket will be on display at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram on 26th September at 2:00 PM IST, as India and West Indies will battle in the first ODI.
Get the best IND vs WI Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st ODI match of the West Indies Tour of India 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Virat Kohli – Kohli’s remarkable ODI career concluded with 14,181 runs in 302 matches and 290 innings, including 54 centuries and 74 fifties. His highest score stands at 183, while he finished with an outstanding batting average of 58.67. |
Rohit Sharma – Rohit leaves behind 11,577 ODI runs from 265 matches and 257 innings, with 33 centuries and 57 fifties. His record also features the format’s highest individual score of 264, while his career average finished at 49.16. |
Top Picks:
Shai Hope – West Indies’ wicketkeeper-batter has reached 6,113 runs in 148 ODIs, with 19 centuries and 30 fifties. His best score is 170, and he has maintained an impressive 50.52 average in the format. |
Ravindra Jadeja – Jadeja has combined left-handed batting with left-arm orthodox spin throughout his ODI career, producing 2,806 runs and 220 wickets in 197 matches. His bowling has delivered a best of 5/36, while his batting includes 13 fifties. |
Budget Picks:
Shamar Joseph – Joseph has featured in 8 ODIs for West Indies, contributing 34 runs from four innings with the bat while establishing himself primarily as a right-arm fast bowler. His ODI career has produced 6 wickets, with a best of 2/50. |
Prasidh Krishna – India’s right-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 50 wickets in 28 ODIs, including a career-best 5/23 against Afghanistan in June 2026. |
IND vs WI West Indies Tour of India 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma |
Vice-Captain | Shai Hope & Ravindra Jadeja |
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – KL Rahul, Shai Hope (VC)
- Batters – Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli ©, Shubman Gill
- All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Motie, Mohammed Siraj, Alzarri Joseph
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – KL Rahul, Shai Hope
- Batters – Rohit Sharma ©, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill
- All-Rounders – Ravindra Jadeja (VC), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde
- Bowlers – Gudakesh Motie, Prasidh Krishna, Shamar Joseph
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI West Indies Tour of India 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Amir Jango | NA | NA |
Dhruv Jurel | NA | NA |
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1st ODI West Indies Tour of India 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Virat Kohli |
GL Captaincy Choice | Rohit Sharma |
Punt Picks | Shamar Joseph and Prasidh Krishna |
Dream11 Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
IND vs WI Match Preview:
India will begin their three-match ODI series against West Indies on 27 September 2026 at 2:00 PM IST at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. The series will also mark the start of India’s 2026–27 home season, with the second ODI scheduled in Guwahati and the third in New Chandigarh. India will aim to open the campaign strongly on home soil, while West Indies will look to use their experienced ODI core to put the hosts under pressure.
India possess considerable batting experience through Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, while Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy add valuable all-round options. West Indies, meanwhile, have a solid top order featuring John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope and Keacy Carty, with Sherfane Rutherford and Roston Chase providing further depth. Their bowling attack includes Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie and pace options such as Shamar Joseph or Jayden Seales. Moreover, the official West Indies squad includes Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo and Vitel Lawes, giving the visitors additional selection choices for the opening match.
The series opener should produce a competitive battle between India’s experienced batting line-up and a West Indies side seeking greater consistency in the 50-over format. India have several established top-order players, while West Indies can call upon players who contribute in multiple areas. Meanwhile, the Greenfield International Stadium will host the opening contest before the teams travel to Guwahati for the second ODI on 30 September and New Chandigarh for the third ODI on 3 October. Both sides will therefore look to establish momentum from the very first match.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
India | 72 |
West Indies | 64 |
IND vs WI Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 15°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 1645 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 68% |
IND vs WI Playing 11s (Predicted):
India Playing 11:
1) Shubman Gill
2) Rohit Sharma
3) Virat Kohli
4) Ruturaj Gaikwad
5) KL Rahul
6) Nitish Kumar Reddy
7) Ravindra Jadeja
8) Aqib Nabi
9) Kuldeep Yadav
10) Mohammed Siraj
11) Prasidh Krishna
West Indies Playing 11:
1) John Campbell
2) Justin Greaves
3) Shai Hope (c & wk)
4) Keacy Carty
5) Sherfane Rutherford
6) Roston Chase
7) Keemo Paul
8) Matthew Forde / Ameer Jangoo
9) Gudakesh Motie
10) Alzarri Joseph
11) Shamar Joseph / Jayden Seales
IND vs WI Match Winner Prediction:
The squad strength suggests India is expected to win this match.
