India,West Indies 1st ODI match called off due to rain

First cricket ODI of the five-match series between India and West Indies has been called off due to persistent rain at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. Earlier, West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first. 

The Indian openers got a good start. Both Shikhar Dhawan scored 87 while Ajinkya Rahane made 62



runs. The visitors were looking to post a big total on board before rain interrupted play. India were 199 for 3 in 39.2 overs when play was officially called off in the capital of Trinidad and Tobago. 

The second match of the series will be played at this same venue tomorrow.