India Vs West Indies Live Score, 1st ODI: Campbell Reaches Fifty After Greaves As Windies Dominate | WI 118/0 (17)

Stat! This is the first century opening partnership for the West Indies against India in ODIs since Chris Gayle and Evin Lewis put on 115 runs in Port of Spain back in 2019. It also marks their first 100-plus opening stand on Indian soil against India since Gayle and Wavell Hinds added 132 runs in Vadodara in 2002.

Justin Greaves brings up a well-deserved half-century in style, cracking a short and wide delivery from debutant Naman Dhir past point for a boundary. That shot also brings up the 100-run opening partnership and the team century for the West Indies as they continue to dominate in Thiruvananthapuram. Greaves is batting on 56 off 44 balls, with John Campbell accompanying him on 42 off 41 as the score moves to 104/0 after 14 overs.

Ravindra Jadeja's introduction into the attack proves costly as John Campbell takes the veteran spinner to the cleaners, hammering 16 runs off his first over. Campbell charges down the track to launch consecutive maximums over long-on—nearly clearing Prasidh Krishna on the fence once—followed by a swept boundary, racing to 32 off 25 balls alongside Justin Greaves (41 off 30) as the Windies cruise to 78/0 after 9 overs.

50+ opening partnerships the first two times opening together in ODIs (WI)
Desmond Haynes & Phil Simmons
Gordon Greenidge & Phil Simmons
Desmond Haynes & Philo Wallace
Shivnarine Chanderpaul & Chris Gayle
Sunil Ambris & Shai Hope
John Campbell & Justin Greaves *

The West Indies have made a confident start in the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram, moving to 48 without loss after the first six overs. After an expensive second over, the Indian bowling attack has tightened up, but the opening duo remains firmly in control. Justin Greaves is looking solid on 29 off 21 balls, while John Campbell is providing steady support with 16 off 15 deliveries as the visitors look to build a strong platform.

Nitish Kumar Reddy's introduction into the attack turns into a nightmare over, leaking 18 runs in his first over. Justin Greaves takes full toll on the youngster, capitalizing on loose deliveries by smashing four boundaries—including a no-ball free hit sequence—to race to 16 off 9 balls and push the West Indies to 19/0 after 2 overs.

Prasidh Krishna hits the ground running for India, landing right on a probing length from the very first ball. The West Indian openers adopt a cautious approach against the tight line, milking just a single run off the opening over to get their innings underway at Thiruvananthapuram.

John Campbell and Justin Greaves are at the crease. John Campbell is on strike. Prasidh Krishna will open the attack

Naman Dhir is living his dream on Sunday, September 27, as he makes his international debut for the Indian men's cricket team in the opening ODI against the West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. The 26-year-old Punjab cricketer, who has been dazzling the crowds with his power-hitting exploits with the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, was presented his maiden India cap by the captain Shubman Gill right before the toss. A product of the domestic circuit, Naman has come a long way since he was handed his first call-up to the senior team just this month. He plays with steady credentials in the home soil, having scored 351 runs in 11 List A innings along with 7 wickets, with a top score of 97.

West Indies (Playing XI): John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope(w/c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, Jayden Seales

India (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul(w), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna

Out of 142 ODI encounters between the two teams, India leads the head-to-head record with 72 victories, while the West Indies have secured 64 wins, alongside two ties and four matches yielding no result.

India

Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (Captain), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (Vice-Captain), Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi

West Indies

John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Shai Hope (Captain), Jewel Andrew, Amir Jangoo, Matthew Forde, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Jayden Seales

Hello and a warm welcome to our live coverage of the 1st ODI match between India and West Indies. The road to the 2027 World Cup officially begins for both teams today, as veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma make their return to lead the Indian innings, while a few selection conundrums need to be addressed. Can the visiting West Indies side break their long-standing bilateral win streak on Indian soil, or will the hosts assert their dominance early on? Sit back, relax as we see match unfold.