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India hosts the West Indies for a three-match ODI series beginning September 27.
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Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return to India’s squad for the opening fixture at Thiruvananthapuram.
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The series marks the start of India’s home season leading into the 2027 ODI World Cup.
India gets their World Cup build-up under way against the West Indies
India begins a three-match ODI series against the West Indies on Sunday, the opening leg of a home season that stretches all the way to next year’s World Cup.
The first fixture is being played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram before the series moves to Guwahati and New Chandigarh.
Shubman Gill leads a squad boosted by the returns of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both back in ODI colours after a two-month absence from the format.
Several regulars, including Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, and Arshdeep Singh, are missing entirely, with all three instead part of India’s squad at the Asian Games in Japan.
Shai Hope captains a West Indies side that has not won a bilateral ODI series in India since 2006 and will be hoping their recent competitive run translates into a genuine upset on this tour.
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Where to watch India vs. West Indies ODIs in India
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TV channel: Star Sports Network
Fans in India can watch all three ODIs live on the Star Sports Network across its HD and SD channels. Digital coverage is available through the JioHotstar app and website.
Where to watch India vs West Indies ODIs in the West Indies
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Live streaming: ESPN Caribbean digital platforms
Fans across the Caribbean can follow the series through ESPN Caribbean, the region’s established cricket broadcaster, though the exact territory-specific listing for this particular series was still being finalised at the time of writing.
Where to watch India vs. West Indies ODIs in the USA and Canada
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Live streaming: Willow TV digital platforms
Cricket fans across the United States and Canada can follow the series live on Willow TV, the region’s dedicated 24×7 cricket channel, with matches also accessible through Willow’s own streaming platforms.
Where to watch India vs. West Indies ODIs in the UAE
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Live streaming: Not confirmed at this time
No broadcaster has been officially confirmed for the UAE at the time of writing. Fans in the region are advised to monitor regional sports platforms closer to the opening ODI.
Where to watch India vs. West Indies ODIs in the UK
TV channel: Sky Sports Cricket
Live streaming: Sky Go, NOW
Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the series on Sky Sports Cricket, with digital coverage available through Sky Go and the NOW streaming service.
India vs. West Indies ODI series TV channels and live streaming worldwide
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India vs. West Indies ODI series start time worldwide
All three ODIs are scheduled for the same afternoon start in India, with the time difference shifting the match into the early hours or evening depending on the region.
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