India and West Indies will play a five-match T20I series from October 6 to October 17, 2026. The series opens in Lucknow and moves to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with every match starting at 7:00 PM IST. Shreyas Iyer leads India, while Shai Hope captains West Indies. All matches will be shown live on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar in India.
The T20Is follow a three-match ODI series that India won 2-1. West Indies ended the ODI leg on a high, chasing down 352 in New Chandigarh behind an unbeaten 162 from Shai Hope, which gives them plenty of confidence going into the shorter format.
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IND vs WI T20I Series 2026: Key Details
| Series | West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| Format | 5 T20Is |
| Dates | October 6 to October 17, 2026 |
| Match time | 7:00 PM IST (toss at 6:30 PM IST) |
| Host cities | Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, Bengaluru |
| India captain | Shreyas Iyer (vice-captain: Tilak Varma) |
| West Indies captain | Shai Hope |
| TV channel (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live streaming (India) | JioHotstar |
IND vs WI T20I Series 2026 Schedule
| Match | Date and Day | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6, Tuesday | BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, Friday | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, Sunday | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | October 14, Wednesday | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | October 17, Saturday | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:00 PM |
For viewers in the UK, the matches start at 2:30 PM local time.
IND vs WI T20I Series Venues
Lucknow: BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium
The series opener will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. The surface here has often been slow and helpful for spinners, so both teams may lean on their slower bowlers in the middle overs.
Ranchi: JSCA International Stadium Complex
Ranchi hosts the second T20I. The ground is known for a loyal crowd and conditions that usually stay balanced between bat and ball.
Indore: Holkar Stadium
Holkar Stadium is one of the smallest international grounds in India, with short boundaries and a fast outfield. It has a reputation for high-scoring T20 games, making it a tough venue for bowlers.
Hyderabad: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The fourth match moves to Uppal in Hyderabad, a venue that has produced plenty of big totals in recent seasons, especially under lights.
Bengaluru: M Chinnaswamy Stadium
The series ends at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, famous for short boundaries and huge scores. Dew in the evening often makes chasing easier here.
IND vs WI T20I Live Streaming and Telecast
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live streaming (India) | JioHotstar app and website |
India T20I Squad vs West Indies
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir
Kuldeep Yadav returns to the T20I side and joins Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi in a strong spin group. Teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi keeps his place among the top-order options, alongside Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson.
West Indies T20I Squad vs India
Shai Hope (c, wk), Jewel Andrew (wk), Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer
Kamil Pooran has earned his first international call-up after a strong Caribbean Premier League season with Saint Lucia Kings, where he scored 273 runs in eight innings at a strike rate of 159.34. Shimron Hetmyer, who was rested for the ODIs after the CPL, joins the T20I squad. Quentin Sampson and Keemo Paul are also back in the T20I group.
IND vs WI T20I Series: Injury Updates and Squad Changes
| Player | Team | Status | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Sundar | India | Withdrawn from T20Is to prepare for the Test series against New Zealand | Naman Dhir |
| Prasidh Krishna | India | Left hamstring injury in the 2nd ODI (not part of the T20I squad) | Anshul Kamboj (3rd ODI) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | India | Not in the T20I squad; was part of India’s Asian Games side | Not applicable |
| Jason Holder | West Indies | Not selected for the T20Is | Not applicable |
| Ackeem Auguste | West Indies | Unavailable, recovering from surgery | Not applicable |
The BCCI confirmed on October 1 that Washington Sundar had been released from the T20I squad, with Naman Dhir, who made his ODI debut earlier in the tour, named as his replacement. Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya are also not part of the T20I squad. Pant is leading Rest of India in the Irani Cup, while Pandya is preparing for the Australia A matches.
IND vs WI ODI Series 2026 Recap
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | Thiruvananthapuram | India won, chasing 297 in 41.4 overs |
| 2nd ODI | Guwahati | India won, chasing 406 in 43 overs |
| 3rd ODI | New Chandigarh | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
In the final ODI, KL Rahul scored an unbeaten 129 off 87 balls as India posted 351/7. West Indies chased it down in 48.2 overs, with Shai Hope hitting an unbeaten 162 off 143 balls and Amir Jangoo adding 67.
IND vs WI T20I Recent History
The last time the two sides met in a T20I was at the T20 World Cup 2026, when India beat West Indies by five wickets in a Super Eight match at Eden Gardens to reach the semi-finals. Sanju Samson led that chase.
This will be the first bilateral men’s T20I series between the teams in India since February 2022, when India won all three matches.
IND vs WI T20I Series 2026: FAQs
When does the IND vs WI T20I series 2026 start?
The series starts on October 6, 2026, with the first T20I in Lucknow. The final match is on October 17 in Bengaluru.
What time do the IND vs WI T20I matches start?
All five matches start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
Where can IND vs WI T20Is be watched live in India?
The matches will be telecast on Star Sports Network and streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website.
Who is the captain of India for the T20I series against West Indies?
Shreyas Iyer is India’s captain, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Who replaced Washington Sundar in India’s T20I squad?
Naman Dhir replaced Washington Sundar, who was withdrawn to prepare for the Test series against New Zealand.
