India Hosts West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram for ODI Series Opener Today
The three-match One Day International series kicks off today, marking the beginning of West Indies' tour of India.
The story
Men's international cricket action resumes today as India prepares to host West Indies in the first One Day International of their bilateral series in Thiruvananthapuram. The match, scheduled to begin this afternoon local time, marks the start of a crucial three-match contest for both teams.
India will be looking to assert their dominance at home and continue their preparations for upcoming ICC events. The West Indies, meanwhile, will aim to make a strong statement on tour, with key players like captain Shai Hope and Keacy Carty having shown consistent form with the bat recently.
The series opener is expected to draw a significant crowd, eager to witness the contest unfold at the picturesque venue. Beyond this fixture, several other international matches are also scheduled to get underway today, including the second ODI between South Africa and Australia, and the third ODI between England and Sri Lanka.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bermuda vs Bahamas | T20I | Bermuda won by 8 wickets | |
| Nigeria vs Ghana | T20I | Nigeria won by 91 runs | |
| Nepal vs Afghanistan | T20I | Nepal won by 5 wickets | |
| England vs Sri Lanka | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 16 runs | Kusal Mendis (century) |
| South Africa vs Australia | ODI | South Africa won by 67 runs | Matthew Breetzke (112) |
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026. 1st ODI today, series level 0-0
Australia tour of South Africa, 2026. 2nd ODI today, South Africa lead 1-0
Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026. 3rd ODI today, series level 1-1
Asian Games Men's T20I, 2026. Group stage ongoing
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings | 1st: India | India holds the top spot in the One Day International format. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings | 1st: India | India leads the Twenty20 International format rankings. |
| ICC Men's Test Team Rankings | 1st: Australia, 2nd: South Africa, 3rd: New Zealand, 4th: India | Australia currently leads the Test rankings. |
| ICC World Test Championship Standings | 1st: Australia (80.00%), 2nd: South Africa (75.00%), 5th: India (51.52%) | Australia and South Africa occupy the top two positions. |
What we'll be watching
- India vs West Indies [ODI], West Indies tour of India, 2026, Thiruvananthapuram (September 27)
- South Africa vs Australia [ODI], Australia tour of South Africa, 2026, Johannesburg (September 27)
- England vs Sri Lanka [ODI], Sri Lanka tour of England, 2026, London (September 27)
- India vs TBC [T20I], Asian Games Men's T20I, 2026, Nisshin (September 28)
- India vs West Indies [ODI], West Indies tour of India, 2026, Guwahati (September 30)
- Australia tour of South Africa, 3rd ODI, Potchefstroom (September 30)
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