It is ODI action time as India host West Indies this Sunday, 27 Sept, with play starting at 6:30 pm AEST. The hosts return to familiar conditions eager to set a marker early in the tour, while the Caribbean outfit travels east chasing a major upset.
When locking in your cricket tips, India's recent performances on home soil jump off the page. Both squads bring contrasting form lines into this opening contest, making for an action-packed contest under the lights.
Who Will Win? Head to Head Match Analysis
The head-to-head market sets India as clear favourites at 1.11, with West Indies available at 6.70. India enter this contest coming off a high-scoring loss to England on 19 July, where they posted an impressive 360/7 chasing 388. Prior to that tour, India showed serious power on home turf, comfortably sweeping Afghanistan in June with totals like 402 in a 170-run victory and a swift run-chase of 224/1 on 20 June.
West Indies arrive coming off a thrilling victory over New Zealand on 22 July, successfully chasing down 268 to post 269/8 with two wickets in hand. That win broke a three-match losing streak against the Kiwis where their batting order struggled to low totals of 188, 140, and 138. While that last-start win provides a positive spark, finding consistency against top-tier bowling in Indian conditions remains a massive test.
With limited recent head-to-head history between the two sides, the stats feed points heavily toward venue form and scoring power. The numbers say India's dominance at home gives them a big tick. While West Indies carry momentum from their last start, backing India on home soil rates a real chance to get the job done.
Tipped at $1.11 (11:23 am AEST). Opinion, not a guarantee. Gamble responsibly — 18+.