India have dominated the West Indies in ODI cricket for many years. They have won 13 ODI series in a row against the West Indies. This is a world record. No other team has won so many bilateral ODI series in a row against a single opponent.
The streak started in 2007 and continued until a 2-1 series win in Trinidad in August 2023. The last time the West Indies beat India in an ODI series was in 2006. Brian Lara was the captain then. The West Indies won that series 4-1. The next best streak belongs to Pakistan. They won 11 ODI series in a row against Zimbabwe between 1996 and 2021.
In Test cricket, India have won 10 consecutive series against the West Indies. That run began in 2002 and continued until 2025. This equals the world record held by South Africa. South Africa also won 10 straight Test series against the West Indies.
India have also been strong when playing in the Caribbean. As of 2023, they had won six ODI series in a row played in the West Indies. Those series wins came in 2009, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2023. Overall, India have shown complete control over the West Indies across formats and venues for nearly two decades.
When did West Indies last win an ODI series against India?
West Indies last won a bilateral ODI series against India in May 2006. The series was played in the Caribbean, and the West Indies won 4-1. Brian Lara was the West Indies captain. Rahul Dravid led India.
The first ODI was in Kingston, Jamaica, on May 18. India won by five wickets. Chris Gayle scored 123 for West Indies. Rahul Dravid made 105, and Mohammad Kaif was unbeaten on 66. The second ODI was also in Kingston, on May 20. West Indies won by one run. Ramnaresh Sarwan made 98 not out. Yuvraj Singh scored 93 for India.
The third ODI was in Basseterre, St Kitts, on May 23. West Indies won by four wickets with one ball left. Virender Sehwag made 97 and Mohammad Kaif 61 for India. Sarwan scored 115 not out for West Indies. The fourth ODI was in Port of Spain, Trinidad, on May 26. West Indies won by six wickets with 36 balls to spare. That sealed the series at 3-1. Brian Lara made 69. Dwayne Bravo scored 61 not out and took 3 for 32.
The fifth ODI was also in Port of Spain, on May 28. West Indies won by 19 runs. Chris Gayle made 51, Sarwan 52, and Bravo 62 off 44 balls. Sehwag scored 95 for India. Bravo was named Player of the Match. Ramnaresh Sarwan was the leading run-scorer of the series. He made 273 runs in five innings at an average of 91. He also hit a match-winning 115 not out in the third ODI. Dwayne Bravo was the Player of the Series.
Since that 2006 series, India have dominated the rivalry in bilateral ODIs. Between 2006 and 2023, the two teams played 12 bilateral ODI series. India won every single one. That run is a world record for the most consecutive bilateral ODI series wins by any team against one opponent. The West Indies got another chance in 2023 in the Caribbean. But India won the decider in Tarouba to take the series 2-1.
India vs West Indies ODI Series: Full Schedule and Squads
The West Indies are touring India for eight white-ball matches. The tour runs alongside the Asian Games in Japan. India are currently the top-ranked ODI side in the world. The West Indies are ranked eighth. But the team should be confident after a competitive run through 2026.
Several India white-ball regulars are missing because of the Asian Games. That includes Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, and Washington Sundar. Their absence opens the door for senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to lead the batting. Some uncapped players also get a chance.
The West Indies have their own selection news. John Campbell returns from injury. Jewel Andrew comes in for Ackeem Auguste, who is still recovering. Head coach Daren Sammy is looking to build a settled core for the future.
India squad: Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain and wicketkeeper), Dhruv Jurel (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo (wicketkeeper), Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, and Jayden Seales.
FAQs
Q. How many ODI series has India won in a row against West Indies?
A. India have won 13 straight ODI series.
Q. When did West Indies last beat India in an ODI series?
A. West Indies last won an ODI series against India in 2006.
Q. Who was West Indies captain in the 2006 ODI series?
A. Brian Lara was the West Indies captain.
Q. How many Test series has India won in a row against West Indies?
A. India have won 10 straight Test series.
Q. Who will captain India in the upcoming ODI series?
A. Shubman Gill will captain India.
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