Thiruvananthapuram: The Indian and West Indies cricket teams landed at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport for the fifth and final match of the One-Day International (ODI) series, here on Tuesday.

The teams were accorded a warm reception by the fans on their arrival.

The series decider is scheduled to be held at the Greenfield International Stadium on Thursday. India have taken an unassailable 2-1 lead after thrashing the tourists by 224 runs in the fourth game in Mumbai on Monday.

India, Windies teams arrive in T'puram for series decider
Indian wicketkeeper MS Dhoni arrives at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Photo: Special Arrangement

This is only the second match to be hosted at the Greenfield after India edged New Zealand by 6 runs in a T20I last year.

The teams will be staying at the city's premier hotel, the Leela Kovalam.

India, Windies teams arrive in T'puram for series decider
Indian skipper Virat Kohli being received at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Photo: Rinkuraj Mattancheriyil

Team India is scheduled to train at the stadium from 9 am to 12 pm on Wednesday.

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