India Wins Toss and Opts to Bowl in First ODI Against West Indies
Shubman Gill said India wanted to chase under lights and test a four-bowler attack, with Naman Dhir making his international debut.
- On Sunday, September 27, 2026, Indian skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against West Indies in the 1st ODI at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
- Following a 2-1 series loss to England, India faces West Indies in preparation for the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup; West Indies aims to fine-tune their squad for upcoming World Cup Qualifiers.
- India handed an ODI debut to Naman Dhir after he scored 655 runs in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 competition, while Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return alongside West Indies' John Campbell.
- West Indies captain Shai Hope stated the visitors must ensure they put a "big score on the board," prioritizing batting strength after missing direct World Cup qualification.
- Gill cited the pitch's "decent surface" improving "under the lights" as his rationale to chase, expecting bowlers to exploit early bounce during the contest.
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India elect to bowl against West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram ODI; Naman Dhir to debut - The Tribune
India skipper Shubhman Gill opted to bowl against the West Indies in the series-opening ODI here on Sunday. India have handed debut to spin all-rounder Naman Dhir as star players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return to action. Teams India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra […]
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India wins toss and opts to bowl in first ODI against West Indies
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India (AP) — Shubman Gill called the coin toss correctly and India opted to bowl against West Indies in the first of three ODIs on Sunday.
Ro-Ko returns as India put West Indies into bat, Naman Dhir handed ODI debut
Naman Dhir makes his ODI debut as India win toss and elect to bowl first against West Indies in the series opener at Thiruvananthapuram with senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma returning to the playing eleven.
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