India vs West Indies: Shubhman Gill Leads Team in Thrilling ODI Opener

In the thrilling ODI opener in Thiruvananthapuram, India’s captain Shubhman Gill chose to bowl first against the West Indies. The match marks the debut of spin all-rounder Naman Dhir, alongside the return of cricket stars Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Discover the full team lineups and key moments from this exciting encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 27, 2026, 14:18 IST

India's Captain Shubhman Gill Chooses to Bowl First

In Thiruvananthapuram, India’s captain Shubhman Gill made the strategic decision to bowl first in the opening ODI match against the West Indies on Sunday.

The Indian team has introduced Naman Dhir, a spin all-rounder, for his debut, while renowned players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are also making their return to the squad.

Teams:

India's lineup includes Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (wk), Naman Dhir, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Gurnoor Brar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Prasidh Krishna.

The West Indies team features John Campbell, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Shai Hope (wk, c), Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Alzarri Joseph, and Jayden Seales.