India return to Greenfield International Stadium in Trivandrum for an ODI after more than three and a half years, with the West Indies again on the other side. The venue has hosted only two ODIs so far, but both results have been one-sided, making this a small sample with unusually strong statistical clarity. India have won both matches, and the numbers underline complete control with bat and ball.
India’s ODI Record in Trivandrum
Greenfield Stadium opened in 2015, but its ODI history has remained limited. As of September 25, 2026, only two men’s ODIs have been played at the venue, and India have won both by comfortable margins. The first came against West Indies in November 2018, while the second was against Sri Lanka in January 2023.
| Match | Opponent | India’s Score | Opponent’s Score | Result |
|---|
| November 2018 | West Indies | 65/0 in 14.5 overs | 104 all out in 31.5 overs | Won by 9 wickets |
| January 2023 | Sri Lanka | 390/5 in 50 overs | 73 all out in 22 overs | Won by 317 runs |
Across those two ODIs, India have posted one chase at a run rate well above 4.00 and one 50-over total close to 400. The combined margin of victory across the two games reflects how dominant India have been at this venue, with no match yet offering a close finish.
2018 vs West Indies: A Short Chase, Strong Bowling
The first ODI at Trivandrum produced a compact contest lasting 46.4 overs in total. India’s bowling attack reduced West Indies to 104 in 31.5 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja leading the attack through figures of 4/34. Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed and Kuldeep Yadav all contributed at least one wicket, meaning every frontline bowler returned a strike.
West Indies captain Jason Holder top-scored with 25, which indicates how little resistance the batting side managed. India then chased the target in only 14.5 overs, finishing on 105/1 and taking just 65 minutes to seal the result.
| Key Metric | Value |
|---|
| West Indies total | 104 |
| India chase | 105/1 |
| Overs to complete chase | 14.5 |
| Approximate chase duration | 65 minutes |
| Jadeja figures | 4/34 |
Rohit and Kohli’s Chase Efficiency
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli made the chase look routine after Shikhar Dhawan’s early dismissal. Kohli scored an unbeaten 33 off 29 balls, while Rohit made 63 not out from 56 balls, including five fours and four sixes. Their partnership style was low-risk but high-control, reflected in India’s chase rate of more than seven runs per over.
That innings also highlighted how efficiently India handled modest targets at the venue. With only one wicket lost and no pressure from the required rate, the chase profile was among India’s most measured performances in an ODI setting.
2023 vs Sri Lanka: Trivandrum’s Record-Breaking ODI
India’s second ODI at the venue was historically significant. Batting first, India produced 390/5, their highest ODI total at Greenfield Stadium and one of the most dominant home totals in recent years. Virat Kohli struck 166 off 110 balls, while Shubman Gill added 116 off 97 balls. That meant two batters crossed 100 in the same innings, and both did so at strong strike rates.
Rohit Sharma contributed 42 off 49 balls, while Shreyas Iyer made 38 off 32. The top four batters supplied the backbone for a total that averaged 7.80 runs per over across 50 overs, a rate that is well above typical ODI scoring benchmarks in India.
| Batting Performance | Runs | Balls | Strike Rate |
|---|
| Virat Kohli | 166 | 110 | 150.90 |
| Shubman Gill | 116 | 97 | 119.58 |
| Rohit Sharma | 42 | 49 | 85.71 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 38 | 32 | 118.75 |
India then backed up the batting effort with a devastating bowling display. Mohammed Siraj took 4/32 in 10 overs, while Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets each. Sri Lanka were dismissed for 73 in 22 overs, giving India victory by 317 runs.
Why the 2023 Win Stands Out
The 317-run margin was India’s biggest ODI win at the time and later stood as the biggest ODI win overall until England’s 342-run victory over South Africa in Southampton. That comparison matters because it places Trivandrum’s 2023 result in a global historical context, not just a venue-specific one.
From a performance perspective, the match combined elite top-order conversion, strong batting strike rates, and a bowling unit that maintained pressure throughout the innings. Very few ODI matches reach such an extreme gap between both sides in all three phases.
What the Numbers Suggest Before the West Indies ODI
India’s Trivandrum record is built on two clear patterns: early batting control and wicket-taking bowling depth. In 2018, the chase was completed in under 15 overs. In 2023, India defended a massive total with a 317-run cushion. Both results point to the venue rewarding disciplined batting and accurate pace bowling.
For the upcoming ODI against West Indies, the historical sample is small but revealing. India have never been under pressure at Greenfield Stadium in ODI cricket, and the average result margin across the two matches is heavily tilted in their favour. If the pattern continues, the numbers suggest another game where India can dictate conditions early.
| Trivandrum ODI Snapshot | Figure |
|---|
| ODIs played | 2 |
| India wins | 2 |
| Average India score | 247.5 |
| Average opponent score | 88.5 |
| Average victory margin | 163 runs / 9 wickets |
With Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma expected to feature again, Trivandrum’s ODI history already offers a useful baseline. The venue has produced one short chase and one record total, and both outcomes show India’s ability to adapt quickly while keeping the scoring rate and wicket-taking efficiency firmly in their favour.