India vs West Indies ODI Series 2026: Squad & Schedule

India will be led by Shubman Gill, while Shai Hope will captain West Indies. The squads include established international players alongside several newer selections, making the series an important part of both teams’ ODI schedules.

Shubman Gill will captain India, with a mix of experienced international players and newer selections included in the squad. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja provide established ODI experience, while several players will be looking to strengthen their place in India’s white-ball setup.

The squad also includes Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir, who received their maiden India call-ups for the series. Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to the ODI setup, while Ravindra Jadeja is also back in the squad.

The selection also includes Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohammed Siraj, giving India options across batting, all-rounder and bowling departments.

Shai Hope will lead the West Indies side, which combines established international players with younger options. The squad also includes the return of John Campbell, while Jewel Andrew has been added after Ackeem Auguste became unavailable during his recovery from surgery.

West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has described the India series as an opportunity to assess the team’s progress in ODI cricket. Jason Holder has been rested for the tour, while Ackeem Auguste is unavailable during his recovery.

Other selected players include Sherfane Rutherford, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde and Justin Greaves. The squad therefore offers West Indies a combination of batting depth, all-round options and varied bowling resources.

All three matches are scheduled as day games, with the first ODI opening the series in Thiruvananthapuram before the teams travel to Guwahati and New Chandigarh for the remaining fixtures.

The opening match will introduce both teams to the conditions in the series. India’s squad is led by Shubman Gill, while Shai Hope leads West Indies. Team selections, the playing XIs and conditions on match day will determine the final combination for the first ODI.

With two more matches scheduled after the opener, the first ODI will also establish the early series position before the teams move to Guwahati for the second match.

The second ODI will be the middle match of the three-game series. The result of the opening game in Thiruvananthapuram will set the context for this fixture, while both sides will have another opportunity to adjust their playing combinations and tactics.

Shubman Gill will lead India and Shai Hope will captain West Indies. The final playing XIs will be confirmed closer to the match after the teams assess conditions and squad availability.

The New Chandigarh fixture will conclude the three-match ODI series. By this stage, both teams will have two matches of information from the series and can use those results when finalising their approach for the last game.

India will be captained by Shubman Gill, while Shai Hope will lead West Indies. The final playing XIs and any match-day changes will be confirmed closer to the fixture.

The series will also provide opportunities for both teams to assess their combinations before the final playing XIs are confirmed for each match. Toss results, pitch conditions, team news and last-minute availability can influence those selections.

For India, the series brings together an experienced core with several newer selections. Shubman Gill will lead the ODI side, while players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul add significant international experience to the squad.

India’s selection also includes Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir, while Ruturaj Gaikwad returns to the ODI setup. These selections give the team additional options as the three-match series progresses.

West Indies will enter the series under Shai Hope, with John Campbell returning to the squad. The side also includes experienced players such as Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph and Gudakesh Motie, alongside younger options.

According to the ICC’s coverage of the squad announcement, West Indies head coach Daren Sammy views the India series as a test of the team’s progress in ODI cricket. The series is also part of West Indies’ effort to end a long wait for a bilateral ODI series win in India.

India will enter the series under Shubman Gill, with established players including Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Siraj included in the squad. The selections of Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir, along with Ruturaj Gaikwad’s return, add further interest to the squad.

West Indies will be led by Shai Hope, with John Campbell returning and a squad that also includes Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.

The series begins in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, moves to Guwahati on September 30, and concludes in New Chandigarh on October 3, 2026. All three matches are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.

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