{
  "id": 9971033,
  "title": "IND Vs WI 1st ODI Weather Forecast: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Ro-Ko Return In Thiruvananthapuram?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/ind-vs-wi-1st-odi-weather-forecast-will-rain-play-spoilsport-on-ro-ko",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T11:38:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-odi-weather-forecast-will-rain-play-spoilsport-on-ro-ko-return-in-thiruvananthapuram"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thiruvananthapuram will host India's first ODI against the West Indies on September 27, with weather conditions likely to be a point of interest. Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are returning to the ODI format, are expected to play crucial roles. AccuWeather predicts a 25% chance of rain on match day, though no washout appears imminent. Rain reported in recent days has already impacted preparations. The match is set to start at 2 PM, and both teams are hoping the weather stays clear during the game. Kohli is leading the Indian team, while West Indies captain Shai Hope will guide his side.",
  "summary": "India are set to begin their three-match ODI series against the West Indies in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, with the weather likely to be one of the talking points ahead of the opening game. The return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup has added significant anticipation around the contest, but rain could have a role to play at the Greenfield International Stadium. Training…",
  "key_points": [
    "25% chance of rain on September 27 ODI in Thiruvananthapuram",
    "Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to ODI format",
    "Rain has impacted preparations for the match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}