Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast and Rain Chances for India vs West Indies 1st ODI 2026
Stay updated on the Thiruvananthapuram weather forecast for the India vs West Indies 1st ODI on Sunday, September 27, 2026. With Shubman Gill leading India and Shai Hope captaining West Indies, this series opener is crucial for both teams' ICC ODI World Cup 2027 preparations.
Cricket fans eagerly anticipating the first One-Day International between India and West Indies at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram are on alert as the weather forecast for Sunday, September 27, 2026, predicts a high chance of rain and thundershowers. With the match scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST, conditions are expected to be generally cloudy, potentially impacting the series opener. India vs West Indies 2026: Full Schedule, Venues, Match Timings, and Where to Watch.
Thiruvananthapuram is currently experiencing cloudy skies with chances of thundershowers on Saturday, September 26, according to various weather forecasts. The forecast for the region generally indicates monsoon conditions throughout September, characterized by mild showers at regular intervals and hot, humid afternoons. Temperatures are expected to range from a low of 25°C to a high of 32°C.
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Match Details at a Glance
The 1st ODI is a crucial fixture in the West Indies' tour of India, comprising three ODIs and five T20Is. Shubman Gill will lead the Indian side, while Shai Hope captains the visitors.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st ODI |
| Date | Sunday, September 27, 2026 |
| Start Time | 2:00 PM IST (Toss 1:30 PM IST) |
| Venue | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram |
| Captains | Shubman Gill (IND), Shai Hope (WI) |
| Tournament | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
Head-to-Head and Team Form
Historically, India holds the upper hand against West Indies in One-Day Internationals. Out of 142 completed matches, India has secured 72 victories compared to West Indies' 64, with 2 ties and 4 no-results. India has an impressive home record against the West Indies, remaining unbeaten in a home ODI series since 2002.
The most recent encounter before this series saw India defeat West Indies by 200 runs in Tarouba on August 1, 2023, clinching that series 2-1. However, both teams enter this series with mixed recent form. India has lost two of their last three bilateral ODI series in 2026, including a 2-1 defeat to England. Meanwhile, West Indies have lost their last four bilateral ODI series, most recently falling 3-2 to New Zealand in July 2026. Hardik Pandya Out of India's White-Ball Tour to New Zealand Following Shin Injury: Report.
Individual records in India-West Indies ODIs highlight Virat Kohli as the leading run-scorer with 2261 runs, including nine centuries. Ravindra Jadeja and Courtney Walsh share the record for most wickets with 44 each.
The impending weather conditions add an unpredictable element to what promises to be an exciting start to the ODI series. Both teams will be hoping the rain stays away to allow for a full and uninterrupted contest as they look to build momentum ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup 2027.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 26, 2026 12:45 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).