WI vs IND Match Prediction - Who will win today's 1st ODI between West Indies and India?

West Indies (WI) and India (IND) will lock horns in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday, July 27, at the Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, in Barbados. The two teams have faced each other in 139 matches so far, whereby India have the upper hand with 70 wins while West Indies have won 63 games, and two matches have been tied. The ‘Men in Blue’ have an unbeaten record in the ODI series against the hosts since 2007 having won 12 bilateral series on the trot.

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On the other hand, West Indies is going through one of the lowest points in their cricket history, as they failed to qualify for the ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to take place later this year in India. The Shai Hope-led side will be eager to turn things around and start a new chapter in their rich history of ODI cricket by giving some tough competition to India.

WI vs IND Match Details

West Indies vs India, 1st ODI Match

Venue: Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados

Date & Time: Thursday, July 27, 07:00 PM IST

Broadcast and Live Streaming Details: DD Sports, FanCode and JioCinema

Kensington Oval Pitch Report

There have been a total of 45 ODIs played at the venue where teams batting second have won on 24 occasions. The highest score batting first at this venue is 360 by West Indies, which was successfully chased down by England in 2019. The ground has been chase-friendly, hence the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first.

WI vs IND Probable Playing XI

West Indies (WI)

Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Rovman Powell, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Keacy Carty, Alick Athanaze, Yannic Cariah, Romario Shepherd, Oshane Thomas, Alzarri Joseph

India (IND)

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Virat Kohli:

The star batter was seen in good form in the Test series as he ended his five-year-long overseas century drought. The former India captain had an incredible IPL season and will be eager to carry his form in the ODIs with the World Cup just above two months away.

Probable Best Bowler

Yuzvendra Chahal:

The wrist-spinner was in sensational form in the recent IPL as he became the leading wicket-taker in the history of the tournament. Chahal will be eager to make strong statements with his performances and get his World Cup preparations underway.

Today's Match Prediction: India to win the match

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.