India lost their last ODI series to a strong England side but should have the power to get past the West Indies. While the Windies have been relatively poor of late, they do possess the players that can turn a game on its head.
Key Stats - Kohli in Good form
- India’s Virat Kohli has scored 43, 75*, 65 & 74 in his last 5 knocks.
- India’s Shubman Gill has scores of 31, 77, 44 & 50 in his last 6 innings.
- India’s Kuldeep Yadav has taken 10 wickets in his last 4 innings.
- West Indies’ Shai Hope has scored 39*, 38*, 21, 42* & 40 in his last 8 innings.
- West Indies’ Keacy Carty has scores of 50, 42 & 68 in his last 7 knocks.
- West Indies’ Alzarri Joseph has taken 8 wickets in his last 4 innings.
- The West Indies have lost their last 5 ODIs against India in India.
India Dominant with Five Wins in a Row
India have won their last five ODIs at home to the West Indies, as well as winning four of the last five against them at home and away.
India looking to Return to Winning Ways
After beating Afghanistan 3-0 India went down 2-1 to England in their last ODI series. Shubman Gill captains the side after scoring 188 runs in the series against England, while the inclusion of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli adds considerable experience and batting power to the top order. Rohit made 178 runs in the three ODIs against England, including a superb 138, while Kohli chipped in with 144 runs.
KL Rahul provides middle-order stability with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad offering further batting options for what is a strong batting squad. Naman Dhir has earned his maiden call-up, while Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy ensure India’s tail is impressively short.
India will be without Jasprit Bumrah who is on international duty with India’s T20 squad doing duty at the Asian Games. Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna will assume key new-ball roles, with Gurnoor Brar providing additional pace to the attack. Kuldeep Yadav and Jadeja could prove particularly dangerous through the middle overs on the familiar Indian surfaces.
West Indies need Consistency
The West Indies come into this series after losing 2-3 to New Zealand in a home ODI series and picking up just two wins in their six ODIs this year. Skipper Shai Hope is central to their hopes of improving that record, with Keacy Carty and John Campbell expected to provide stability at the top of the order.
Sherfane Rutherford brings valuable power and recent experience of Indian conditions following his IPL campaign with the Mumbai Indians. Youngster Jewel Andrew is another exciting prospect, while Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase and Justin Greaves provide batting depth.
The visitors' pace attack could be their biggest weapon. Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales have the speed and skills to put India's experienced top order to the test, particularly with the new ball. Matthew Forde offers another seam option, while Gudakesh Motie leads the spin department alongside Vitel Lawes, who impressed with eight wickets in his debut series against New Zealand.
Team News & Predicted Lineups
India (possible XI): Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill (c), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
West Indies (possible XI): Shai Hope (c), Amir Jangoo, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Jewel Andrew, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Vitel Lawes, Shamar Joseph, Alzarri Joseph.