3 West Indies players who can be a threat to India in 1st ODI

West Indies are touring India for a 3-match ODI series. India are currently the top-ranked ODI side in the world, while West Indies sit eighth in the rankings.

The West Indies squad is led by Shai Hope and includes several players who have shown the ability to trouble strong batting and bowling line-ups in recent series. All three ODIs will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

The first ODI is scheduled to be held at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, September 27.

3. Gudakesh Motie

Gudakesh Motie is described as the key bowling threat in the West Indies line-up. The left-arm spinner is noted for his accuracy, and if the pitch offers grip, he can be difficult to handle. In the West Indies vs New Zealand 5-match ODI series played between July 11 and July 21, 2026, Motie was the leading West Indies wicket-taker with 9 wickets. He has also shown his ability against India before, taking 6 wickets across the 3-match ODI series in 2023. His economy rate of 4.74 across ODI appearances underlines his consistency with the ball.

2. Roston Chase

Roston Chase can play an anchor’s role in the batting order and is considered one of the better players of spin in the West Indies side. His ability to rotate strike is seen as crucial in the middle overs. With the ball, Chase is expected to bowl consistent lines in the middle overs, and his variation of speeds is identified as a potential threat to Indian batters. Chase also has experience of playing in India, having taken 5 wickets in the 2-Test series in India in October 2025, which was the joint-most for West Indies in that series.

1. Shai Hope

Shai Hope is the captain of the West Indies side for this ODI series and will need to lead from the front with the bat. A strong series from him is identified as crucial for West Indies’ prospects against the top-ranked side. Hope’s role as both captain and wicketkeeper adds to his importance in the touring party. West Indies will rely on him to set the tone at the top of the order, and his experience in the format makes him one of the most important figures in the side’s campaign in India.