India will be hosting the West Indies for three ODIs and three T20Is in September-October 2026. The West Indies had previously visited India for two tests this year and now will play a white-ball series. The first ODI will be played in Trivandrum on September 27; the second ODI will be played on September 30 in Guwahati, and the third ODI on October 3 in New Chandigarh.
Today we will see three players who could change the course of the ODI series for India against the West Indies. These three players are in good form, and the Indian team will depend on them to consistently perform for the advantage of the team.
Here are the 3 players who could change the ODI series for India:
3. Virat Kohli
Though Rohit Sharma struggled with form, Virat Kohli has been in consistent form, scoring more than 1000 runs in 19 ODIs in 2025 and 2026, hitting four centuries and 7 fifties, with the best of 135 at a strike rate of over 100. Kohli has powered Indian batting through thick and thin. He has remained a role model for younger players and even stayed at par with them in terms of fitness. His batting will define India’s performance in the series against West Indies.
2. Prasidh Krishna
While Prasidh Krishna is called a run machine, he is one of the quickest for India to get 50 ODI wickets in only 28 games. His best bowling figures are 5/23 at an economy of 5.90, and he has shown a penchant for bowling bouncers and yorkers at will. He has shown great performance with both the new ball and old ball at the start and in the death overs. Prasidh Krishna’s height and pace will trouble the West Indies batters, and he will stake a claim for the 2027 World Cup spot in the Indian team.
1. Shubman Gill
Shubman Gill, the Indian captain and opener, will be itching for a very good series against the West Indies. He has 1051 runs in 20 ODIs in 2025 and 2026 with 3 centuries and 7 fifties at a strike rate of 110.65 and a best score of 154. Shubman Gill is likely to open the innings for India and set the tone for India’s win against West Indies. Gill will want to have a big outing, as he has the ability to bat throughout the innings and ensure India wins the game without much fuss.
