Today, India and West Indies will compete in the first ODI match of their three-match series. This match comes on the heels of the recently concluded test series, where Rohit Sharma led India to a dominant performance, stopping just short of a whitewash against their Caribbean opponents. In the first test match, India won by an impressive margin of an innings and 141 runs. The second test match seemed to be heading towards another victory for Rohit Sharma’s team, but unfortunately, rain intervened and the match ended in a draw.
The ODI series holds great significance for India, as it precedes two major 50-over events: the Asia Cup and the 2023 ODI World Cup, both of which will be hosted by India. This series against West Indies provides an opportunity for the team management to test and groom young players, increasing their chances of securing a place in the Indian playing XI.
The Indian team has been dealing with the absence of several key players, including pacer Jasprit Bumrah, wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan, middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. While the BCCI has provided updates on the fitness levels of these players, stating that Jasprit Bumrah and fellow pacer Prasidh Krishna are in the final stages of recovery, the Indian contingent will still want to have other options ready in case these veterans do not fully regain their fitness before the upcoming events.
When will the Ind vs WI 1st ODI match be played?
The first ODI match between India and West Indies will be played on July 27th (today) at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.
What time will the Ind vs WI 1st ODI match be played?
The first ODI match between India and West Indies will begin at 9:30 AM local time (7:30 PM Indian time), with the toss taking place at 6:30 AM IST.
How to watch the Ind vs WI 1st ODI on TV?
The first ODI match between India and West Indies can be watched live on the Doordarshan Sports channel.
How to watch the live stream of the Ind vs WI 1st ODI match?
The live stream of the first ODI match between India and West Indies can be accessed on the JioCinema app and website.