India will host West Indies in a five-match T20I series starting October 6, with Shreyas Iyer captaining the side following his leadership role in the men’s cricket gold medal victory at the 2026 Asian Games.
The contest comes on the heels of India’s 2-1 ODI series win over West Indies and will be contested across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru from October 6 to 17.
Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain, with 10 members of the Asian Games gold-medal-winning squad retained in the T20I roster. Three players from the ODI series squad have also been selected.
West Indies have bolstered their lineup with several T20 specialists, among them Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, and Akeal Hosein.
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 Schedule
The toss for each fixture will take place 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
India vs West Indies T20I Venues
The five matches will be held at:
- Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Holkar Stadium, Indore
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The opening T20I will be hosted in Lucknow on October 6.
India T20I Squad vs West Indies
Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, and Naman Dhir.
Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson offer two specialist wicketkeeping options, while several squad members are capable of contributing across multiple disciplines.
West Indies T20I Squad vs India
Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, and Shamar Springer.
West Indies have included several established T20 specialists as they aim to challenge India across the five-match series.
When and Where to Watch India vs West Indies T20Is?
All five T20Is are scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss set for 6:30 PM IST.
The series will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India, as per the source.
Live streaming will also be available on JioHotstar via its app and website.
Live scores, updates, and related coverage will be accessible online.
India vs West Indies: Recent T20I History
This marks the first bilateral T20I series between the two sides since January 2022, when India swept the three-match series 3-0.
The teams also met recently during the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens.
Having won the ODI series 2-1, India will look to maintain their dominance, while West Indies aim to turn the tide in the T20I format.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Lucknow Pitch Report
The Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to offer slower conditions, with larger boundaries potentially discouraging easy fours and sixes.
The surface may offer increased grip as the match unfolds, especially after the powerplay, which could elevate the role of spinners during the middle overs.
The pitch assessment suggests a competitive first-innings total in the 175-180 range, though conditions under lights may influence the toss decision.
Lucknow Weather for India vs West Indies 1st T20I
Weather conditions in Lucknow are expected to be favorable for the opening T20I, with only a 7% chance of rain according to the forecast.
Temperatures are expected to hover around 25°C during the match, with high humidity. Westerly winds are forecast at around 9 km/h, with gusts reaching approximately 13 km/h.
The forecast indicates that rain is unlikely to cause a significant interruption to the opening match.
India vs West Indies T20Is: What to Expect
The five-match series offers India an opportunity to build on their ODI success while giving Shreyas Iyer another leadership role following his Asian Games triumph.
For West Indies, the return of several T20 specialists adds experience and firepower to a squad aiming to challenge India’s depth in the shortest format.
With five matches across five venues in 12 days, the series will also provide both squads with opportunities to stake claims ahead of future T20 assignments.
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