The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium pitch report points to a batting-friendly surface for the IND vs WI 4th T20I, with a par first-innings score of around 200 to 210. The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first, as two of the three T20Is played here were won by the chasing side. The match is on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and starts at 7:00 PM local time (7:00 PM IST).
India lead the five-match series 2-1. They won the 1st T20I in Lucknow by eight wickets, after West Indies were bowled out for 171 and Shreyas Iyer made an unbeaten 102. West Indies won the 2nd T20I in Ranchi by six wickets, chasing 249, with Shai Hope scoring 102 not out off 45 balls. India won the 3rd T20I in Indore by 14 runs, with Abhishek Sharma scoring 69 off 30 balls and Arshdeep Singh taking 3/44. The IND vs WI 4th T20I umpires and commentators are listed on CricReads.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report for IND vs WI 4th T20I
| Factor | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Pitch type | Batting-friendly, freshly relaid surface |
| Par first-innings score | 200 to 210 |
| Fast bowlers | To be confirmed |
| Spinners | Ravi Bishnoi took 3/30 here in October 2024 |
| Boundaries | To be confirmed |
| Dew | Humidity is moderate at 44%, so dew may play a limited part |
| Toss advantage | Bowling first has won two of the three T20Is |
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Phase-by-Phase Pitch Behaviour
| Phase | What to Expect |
|---|---|
| Powerplay (1 to 6) | A fresh surface and a high-scoring ground, with India making 297/6 here in 2024 |
| Middle overs (7 to 15) | Spinners can find a hold, as Bishnoi did against Bangladesh |
| Death overs (16 to 20) | Scores of 200 or more have been common, so execution matters |
| Second innings | The highest chase here is 209/4 in 18.4 overs, by India against West Indies |
How the Pitch Plays at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The pitch has been freshly relaid. Details on its soil and bounce have not been confirmed.
Scoring has been heavy across the series. India made 249/5 in Ranchi and 223 in Indore, and West Indies chased 249 in Ranchi and made 209/7 in Indore. Both spinners and seamers have picked up wickets: Naman Dhir took 3/31 in Lucknow and Arshdeep Singh took 3/44 in Indore.
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Hyderabad Weather Forecast for October 14, 2026
| Detail | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Conditions | Mostly cloudy |
| Temperature | High 33°C, low 22°C, about 31°C at 6:00 PM and 27°C at 9:00 PM |
| Humidity | 44% |
| Rain chance | 10% |
| Wind | 11 km/h |
Rain is unlikely to interfere. The cloud cover and moderate humidity could bring some dew in the second innings, which would help the chasing side.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium T20I Records and Stats
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 3 |
| Won batting first | 1 |
| Won chasing | 2 |
| Average first-innings score | 230 |
| Average second-innings score | 186 |
| Highest total | 297/6 by India vs Bangladesh |
| Highest score chased | 209/4 (18.4 overs) by India vs West Indies |
| Highest individual score | Sanju Samson, 111 vs Bangladesh, October 12, 2024 |
| India’s record at the venue | Won all three T20Is |
Samson’s 111 came in the 297/6 match against Bangladesh in October 2024, which is India’s highest T20I total.
Also Read: IND vs WI T20I Series 2026: Schedule
IND vs WI T20I Head-to-Head
| Matches | India Won | West Indies Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 22 | 11 | 1 |
What Should the Captains Do at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium?
Both captains are likely to bowl first after winning the toss, as two of the three T20Is here were won by the chasing side and the humidity suggests some dew later. A total of around 220 would be a strong target if batting first, though West Indies chased 249 in Ranchi. Shreyas Iyer will lean on Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi in the middle overs and on Arshdeep Singh at the death. Shai Hope will look to his batting group of Shimron Hetmyer, Kamil Pooran and Rovman Powell to match India’s power, with Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase providing control. The side that keeps wickets in hand for the last five overs is likely to win.
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