On Sunday, September 27, India and West Indies will kickstart the three-match ODI series. Both teams are in Kerala as the Greenfield Stadium in Trivandrum will host the curtain-raiser.
West Indies have toured India after years and are searching for their maiden series win against India since 2006. The Men in Blue have won 34 of their 46 completed ODIs against West Indies since January 2007.
For West Indies, Shai Hope will lead the side. The Men in Maroon have named a solid squad with a promising bowling attack. The likes of Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Alzarri Joseph are part of the 15-member list.
For India, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are back into the set-up. The Indian captain Shubman Gill took a hit to his elbow, but has been cleared to play the 1st ODI.
Ahead of the 1st ODI, this article will shed light on pitch report and weather update for 1st ODI between India and West Indies.
Greenfield Stadium Pitch Report for IND vs WI 1st ODI, 2026
Criterion
Data
Matches played
2
Matches won by team batting 1st
1
Matches won by team batting 2nd
1
Tied/NR
0/0
Average runs per over
5.66
Average score batting 1st
247
(ODI stats for Greenfield Stadium)
Greenfield Stadium has hosted just 2 ODIs. Interestingly, team batting first and second have won one match each. The stadium has produced great results for India.
If we look at the stats, India handed West Indies a 9-wicket defeat, the last time they played at this venue in 2018. Further, the Men in Blue scored 390/5 at this venue against Sri Lanka and reduced them to 73 runs in the same match.
Talking about the surface, the latest visuals show no signs of grass. It will be a flat deck, favouring the batters. The fans can expect a high-scoring game. Since, its early winter, the team, fielding second, might be affected by dew, which will make the job difficult for the bowlers.
Therefore, both India and West Indies will look to field first after winning toss.
Greenfield Stadium Weather Update for IND vs WI 1st ODI, 2026
Criterion
Details
Temperature (in degrees Celsius)
32°C
Wind
WNW 15 km/h
Cloud cover
60%
Probability of precipitation
25%
The temperature will soar upto 32°C as predicted by Accuweather. There is 25% chance of rain and a 60% cloud cover, making things difficult for batters. Due to the dark clouds, seamers might have some movement early on in the match.
Although, it is worth noting that around 30 minutes of rain is predicted early in the day which is before the match starts. The stadium has a good drainage system and the match will begin on time. However, the pitch might not act as flat as the curators have prepared it. Rest, there is 25% chances of rain in the evening as well.
Conclusion
India and West Indies both will look to field first because of couple of reasons. Dew might play a role and slight rain threat will also play a part. Therefore, the coin flip will play a huge role in tomorrow's match.
There is a slight rain threat as well, which might actually help the bowlers. However, if there is no rain, then it will be flat surface.
Greenfield Stadium - (Source: X)
