Virat Kohl-led India will lock horns with West Indies in the first of the 3-match ODI series . The 'Men in Blue' would look to extend their good run of form into the ODIs after inflicting a 2-1 series win over their Caribbean counterparts in the recently concluded T20 international series.

On paper India look to be the more experienced and balanced side than the Windies and would start as favourites to clinch the series in their own backyard.

While India are ranked second on the ICC ODI team rankings points table, Windies are placed near to the bottom, languishing at the ninth place. When the two teams faced off in a bilateral ODI series, the Indians trounced the Windies 2-0 in a 3-match series.

However, the 'Men in Blue' wont take the Pollard-led 'Maroon Brigade' lightly after being pushed to the hilt in the T20I series. Moreover, the Windies were pretty impressive in their last ODI assignment, inflicting a series whitewash over Afghanistan (3-0) in matches played at Lucknow.

While India would be without the services of experienced campaigners in Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and opener Shikhar Dhawan, all ruled out due to injuries, Windies would take to the field without their batting stalwart Chris Gayle who did not make himself available for selection.

Meanwhile, Windies would be hopeful that opener Evin Lewis is fully fit for the game after he was stretchered off the ground while fielding in Mumbai T20I after picking up a knee injury.

With plenty of power hitters on either side raring to unleash their explosive strokeplay, the teams would look for good discipline by their seamers and tweakers to curtail the opposition from running away with the game.

Here is everything you need to know about when and where to watch the first India vs West Indies ODI:

Where is the India vs West Indies 1st ODI taking place?

The India vs West Indies 1st ODI match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai.

At what time does the India vs West Indies 1st ODI begin?

The India vs West Indies 1st ODI match will commence at 1:30 pm IST

Where and how to watch live coverage of India vs West Indies 1st ODI?

The India vs West Indies 1st ODI match will be telecast live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in English commentary and Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD in Hindi commentary.

How to watch India vs West Indies 1st ODI match online?

The online streaming of the India vs West Indies 1st ODI match will be available at Hotstar.