IND vs WI: First ODI at Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday

India and West Indies begin their three-match ODI series on September 27, with only hours left before the much-awaited series gets underway. The first match will be played on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Play starts at 2 pm, with the toss half an hour earlier at 1:30 pm. It is a 50-over-a-side match and is expected to finish between 10 pm and 10:30 pm.

The Indian team has already reached Thiruvananthapuram for the series. With Rohit Sharma unavailable or being rested, the captaincy has been handed to young batter Shubman Gill, who will lead India in this match. The Indian team has already announced its squad, which includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and both veterans are expected to feature in the series. India's aim will be to make a good start on home soil against West Indies and begin the series with a win.

West Indies, led by Shai Hope, are fully prepared to give India a tough fight. The Shai Hope-led side has also reached Thiruvananthapuram, the venue for the first match. Both teams are now ready to take the field, with only a few hours left before the series begins.

India's ODI squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Aqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.

West Indies' ODI squad: Shai Hope (captain), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vishaal Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.