IND vs WI, 1st ODI: Justin Greaves gives West Indies an aggressive start
Justin Greaves provided the West Indies with a brisk opening in the first ODI against India on September 27, 2026, striking multiple boundaries alongside John Campbell as the pair put early pressure on the Indian attack. Greaves reached 37 off 25 balls and the visitors moved to 50 in just 6.1 overs.
India used a mix of pace and spin in the opening exchanges, with Ravindra Jadeja and Prasidh Krishna among the early bowlers to the West Indies openers. John Campbell responded to Jadeja with a six and a sweep for four while Justin Greaves attacked both Prasidh Krishna and the seamers, producing several incisive drives and cuts.
Prasidh Krishna conceded a series of boundaries to Greaves, including a straight drive for four and a punch through the covers; one of those shots brought up the West Indies’ 50 in 6.1 overs. Greaves’ scoring included a cut through the off side and a crisp drive that moved him to 37 (25) at one stage.
Greaves showed signs of discomfort after a shot and received attention from the physio, with his right shin being strapped before he resumed batting. The live coverage noted he limped briefly after a stroke but returned to continue his innings.
John Campbell combined aggression and patience against the Indian attack, driving down the ground off Gurnoor Brar and producing an edged four that eluded Rohit Sharma at a wide slip. Campbell also punished a short ball with a back-foot drive and posted quick runs, contributing 10 off one Brar over.
Gurnoor Brar came on as the first change after an expensive opening over by Nitish Kumar Reddy, who was taken out of the attack. Nitish was hit for 18 in an over, while Brar produced deliveries at recorded speeds of 142.7 kph and 142.1 kph and also bowled a wide recorded at 143.2 kph during the session.
Fielding interventions featured KL Rahul making a half stop with an outstretched right hand to halt a wide delivery and Ravindra Jadeja sliding in the outfield to stop a driven ball from Greaves. Several opportunities went to ground as the Indian side attempted to stem the early flow of runs.
The match remained in its opening phase with the West Indies on a brisk start: the visitors reached 50 in 6.1 overs while Greaves was 37 (25) at that point in the first ODI.
