The ODI series is a new beginning for both teams. Especially for the West Indies, because they will try to prove themselves in this series. They have the potential without any doubt, and this is the perfect time to prove themselves. Currently, while this article is being written, India has won the toss and they have elected to bowl first. For the West Indies, it is a good chance to put up a good score on the board. For Indian fast bowlers, it is a good time to prove that they are a good replacement for the seniors.
Also read – India’s Concerns After Winning the West Indies Test Series
Head-to-head record of India vs West Indies
Both teams have been very competitive. Till now a total of 139 ODI matches have been played against both teams, and the stats look very close.
- Total matches played – 139
- India wins – 70
- West Indies wins – 63
- Tied – 2
- No result – 4
However, these are the records that even include the performance of the great West Indies team of the 1970s and 1980. That is the reason it will be fair to see the last five series records of these two teams against each other.
Last five ODI series results between India and West Indies
- 2018 – India beat West Indies by 3-0.
- 2019 – India beat West Indies by 2-0.
- 2019 – India beat West Indies 2-1.
- 2022 – India beat West Indies by 3-0.
- 2022 – India beat West Indies by 3-0.
According to the last five series, it is clear that India is a far better team right now. That is because they have won five out of five series against the West Indies.
Top three run getters in the India vs West Indies ODI series
- Virat Kohli – 2261
- Rohit Sharma – 1601
- Sachin Tendulkar – 1573
Now we need to see who wins the 1st ODI of the series. If West Indies will lose the first match, then it is going to be very tough for them to bounce back.
