West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves will miss the series’ second match, scheduled for September 30 in Guwahati, due to a calf injury sustained during the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. It is also unknown whether he will be available for the third and final ODI on October 3 in New Chandigarh.
Justin Greaves performed beautifully in the first game before falling leg before wicket to Kuldeep Yadav, scoring 101 off 108 balls for his first ODI century. However, due to his injury, he was unable to play in the game’s second innings. The West Indies lost the match by eight wickets despite scoring 295 for 7. India completed the chase in 41.4 overs. The foreigners are now trailing 1-0 in the three-game series and must win the last two games to win.
Given that Justin Greaves is not included in the five-match T20I squad that will be announced on October 6, and that the Guwahati and probably New Chandigarh matches may be his final appearances on this tour, the timing of the setback is particularly significant.
How much has Justin Greaves cost the West Indies in this series?
Since the beginning of 2025, Justin Greaves has established himself as one of the Caribbean team’s most dependable 50-over players. With 528 runs in 19 innings, he is the team’s third-highest ODI run scorer. Because of his medium pace, the squad now has a real all-round option in the middle order, and he has also taken seven wickets.
For a club already trailing in the series, losing a player who contributes significantly in both areas would be exceedingly difficult. For the next two games, the visiting team must figure out how to compensate for his absence with the bat and bowling attack.
As of September 29, 2026, team management had not confirmed the exact recuperation timeline for the calf injury, and no official replacement has been named to the West Indies roster.
Who might take Justin Greaves’ batting position?
Jewel Andrew is one of the candidates being considered to open alongside John Campbell in the Guwahati match, while Justin Greaves is unavailable at the top of the order. The West Indies’ batting lineup is expected to change as a result of the reorganisation.
Sherfane Rutherford, who missed the Thiruvananthapuram match owing to personal issues, is expected to return to the starting lineup. As the West Indies attempt to tie the series, his inclusion in the middle order provides some batting depth.
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Rutherford’s return and Andrew’s potential elevation give the touring team a viable, if inexperienced, roster. It remains to be seen whether it is enough against an Indian team chasing 296 with more than eight overs remaining.
