Who Is Justin Greaves?

Player identity and basic biographical facts

Justin Greaves is a West Indies cricketer born on 26 February 1994. He bats right‑handed, typically in the lower middle order (listed at No. 6 in official profiles) and bowls right‑arm medium‑fast, functioning as an all‑rounder in limited‑overs formats according to the competition profile information.

These are the key identifiers used on official player pages and competition rosters. Use the date of birth and batting/ bowling handedness to differentiate him from other players with similar names when consulting match reports and statistics.

For the complete parent topic, use the India vs West Indies ODI series hub page; it keeps related updates in one discoverable cluster.

Summary of ODI career statistics as recorded

As of 29 September 2026 Justin Greaves’ ODI record shows 26 matches and 24 innings with 607 runs at an average of 31.94, a highest score of 101, one century and one fifty. In bowling he has taken eight wickets with a best bowling in an innings recorded as 2/32.

These aggregates are the snapshot recorded after the first ODI of the referenced series, where his maiden century occurred. For ongoing statistical tracking consult official scorecards and aggregated career pages as they update after each completed international match.

Context of the maiden ODI century

Justin Greaves scored his maiden ODI century (101) in the first ODI of the India vs West Indies 2026 series. That innings is recorded as his career high in ODIs and is included in the stated aggregates above. The century is a documented milestone on the official match report for that fixture.

A maiden century is a discrete match event and alters a player’s career statistics immediately after the match is completed. Readers should consult the official first‑match scorecard for ball‑by‑ball context, partnership details and the innings’ tempo instead of relying on aggregated summaries alone.

Batting style and typical role in the team

Greaves is listed as a right‑hand batter usually occupying a lower middle‑order slot (officially No. 6 in profile data). In that role he is often tasked with providing stability in the later overs and accelerating when the situation requires, based on team plans recorded in match rosters.

Role descriptions on official player profiles and match sheets indicate his dual contribution with bat and ball. Match situations determine whether he is deployed primarily as a batter or an all‑round resource; use the playing XI and match commentary to see how he was used in a particular fixture.

Bowling profile and recorded bowling figures

Justin Greaves bowls right‑arm medium‑fast. In his ODI career to date he has taken eight wickets with a best return of 2/32. Those figures reflect his contributions as a support bowling option rather than a frontline fast bowler, according to the official summary of his ODI record.

Bowling usage varies by match conditions and captaincy plans. Official scorecards provide over‑by‑over details including overs bowled, economy and phases in which he bowled; those details are the source for deeper analysis of his bowling role and match impact.

Status going into the second ODI and verification note

The second ODI in this series is scheduled for 30 September 2026 at ACA Stadium, Barsapara, Guwahati. This article does not project selection or role for the next match; selection and on‑field roles are confirmed only by the official playing XI posted before the match and by match officials when the toss is completed.

For readers tracking Greaves’ next appearance, check the official team sheets and the match page on the match day. That is the authoritative record for whether he is in the XI and how the captain deploys him during the match.

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