NowWire · AI-assisted reporting summary · September 27, 2026 UTC
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According to the International Cricket Council, West Indies captain Shai Hope acknowledged the team's uphill battle as they prepare for a three-match ODI series against India starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram. The visitors have not won a bilateral ODI series against India since 2006, losing the 12 subsequent series. Hope noted that playing India in their home conditions presents a tough test, but expressed motivation to face the side. [1]
World Cup Qualification and Schedule
Ranked 10th in the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, the West Indies will be unable to secure an automatic qualification spot for next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup during this series, as the cycle concludes after the second ODI. Following the opening match in Thiruvananthapuram, the tour moves to Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3, before a five-match T20I series gets underway on October 6. [1]
Sources
- West Indies wary of the India challenge, says Hope — 2026-09-27T05:46:34.857Z