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The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies will be played on Sunday, September 27. The match will be played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Despite many key players in Japan for the 2026 Asian Games, the selection committee has announced a very strong Indian team. Led by young captain Shubman Gill, let's find out who will get a chance in this match and what India's likely playing XI will look like.
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How will the playing XI be in the first ODI?
Experienced player Rohit Sharma is almost certain to play. So Rohit Sharma will open the innings along with skipper Shubman Gill. A successful Jaiswal may have to wait for his chance. Former captain Virat Kohli will bat at number three. Rohit Sharma scored a century in the last ODI against England at Lord's.
Rituraj Gaikwad at the fourth position
In the absence of Shreyas Iyer, there is some confusion regarding the number four batting slot. Rituraj Gaikwad, Naman Dhir and Dhruv Jurel are the main contenders for the spot, but Gaikwad is more likely to get the chance due to his international experience. Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul will bat at number five, while all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja will man the lower middle order.
Siraj and Bumrah will manage the bowling lines
Ravindra Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy will be keen to make the most of this opportunity against the West Indies. Meanwhile, Mohammad Siraj will lead the pace bowling in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Gurnoor Brar and the famous Krishna will be in the team to support him. Though Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Aaqib Nabi Dar is also part of the squad, he is unlikely to get a chance in the first match.
With Washington Sundar and Akshar Patel busy in the Asian Games, Kuldeep Yadav will have the main responsibility of the spin bowling department. Kuldeep was part of the squad during the England series, but did not make it to the final 11 for any of the matches.
India's Probable Playing XI:
Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rituraj Gaekwad, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar
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