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.