Chennai, Dec. 14 -- Eyeing for a 10th straight bilateral series win against the West Indies, a buoyant India, fresh from its 2-1 win in the shortest format, would continue to maintain the momentum when the two teams come face to face in the first ODI at the M A Chidambaram here tomorrow.

However, rain threat looms large over the contest as the city has been experiencing heavy rains for the last two days due to the presence of upper air circulation.

Though West Indies managed to win one of the three matches in the T20s last week, India clearly start as firm favourites, despite the visitors very keen to carry forward the momentum they gained in the T20s.

On the eve of the match, India suffered a set back when swing bowler Bhuvneshwa...