India to play 1,000th ODI – the first team in the world to achieve this feat

India will take on West Indies in the first of three-match ODI series on February 6 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The three T-20 internationals are scheduled to be held in Eden Gardens, Kolkata on February 16th, 18th, and 20th.

India to be the first team to achieve this feat

The 1st ODI against West Indies will be a special and historical moment for the cricketing World, as India will be the first team to achieve the milestone of playing 1000 ODIs in the history of cricket.

The Indian side started featuring in the ODI format in 1974 for the first time. India’s closest rivals in terms of No. of matches is Australia with 958 games under their belt. India’s arch rival Pakistan is the only other side to have played over 900 ODIs – 936 games.

Indian opening batsmen and skipper Rohit Sharma will steer the team is likely to unlock the batting alongside KL Rahul.

The matches will be played behind closed doors

Amid the covid restrictions, no spectators will be allowed in the venue at Ahmedabad. ”All matches will be played behind closed doors considering the current situation,” the Gujarat Cricket Association tweeted. Motera Stadium is presently the largest cricket stadium in the world, with a seating total of over 1,30,000.

But in the T-20 series, 75% capacity will be allowed in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is after the notification from the West Bengal government relaxing the COVID-19 norms. ”All matches will be played behind closed doors considering the current situation,” the Gujarat Cricket Association tweeted.

Team India’s Record in ODIs

India has won 518 of 999 ODI matches. India and Australia are the only two sides with over 500 ODI wins. The Indian side has lost 431 matches, while nine games have resulted in a tie with a win percentage of 54.54 %.