India Prepares to Host West Indies in ODI Series Opener on Sunday
The three-match One Day International series between India and West Indies is set to commence in Thiruvananthapuram.
The story
With no men's international matches concluded in the last 24 hours, the cricketing world turns its attention to the upcoming series. India is poised to host West Indies for a three-match One Day International series, with the first encounter scheduled for Sunday, September 27, in Thiruvananthapuram. [1, 17] This series marks an important fixture on the calendar as both teams look to build momentum ahead of future ICC events. West Indies had previously unveiled their ODI and T20I squads for the India tour, signaling their readiness for the challenge. [22] Following this, India will also participate in the Asian Games Men's T20I, with their first match on September 28 in Nisshin. [1, 17]
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1. India (116 pts) | India holds the top spot in the 50-over format. [12, 17] |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1. India (269 pts), 2. England (269 pts) | India and England are at the top, with Australia closely behind. [12, 18, 22] |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1. Australia (126 pts) | Australia leads the Test rankings, followed by South Africa. [11, 12, 16, 17] |
What we'll be watching
- India vs West Indies [ODI], September 27, 2026, Thiruvananthapuram
- South Africa vs Australia [ODI], September 27, 2026 (2nd ODI), Johannesburg
- England vs Sri Lanka [ODI], September 27, 2026 (3rd ODI), Leeds
- India vs TBC [T20I], Asian Games Men's T20I, September 28, 2026, Nisshin
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