India and West Indies are set to face each other in a five-match T20I series in India. The series will begin on October 6, 2026, with the first match scheduled at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The five-match series will be played across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. All five matches are scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.
India vs West Indies T20I Schedule
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | Lucknow | 7:00 PM IST |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | Ranchi | 7:00 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | Indore | 7:00 PM IST |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | Hyderabad | 7:00 PM IST |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | Bengaluru | 7:00 PM IST |
India T20I Squad
India squad: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir.
West Indies T20I Squad
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (Captain), 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.
India vs West Indies T20I Venues
The five matches will be played at five different venues. The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow will host the opening T20I on October 6. The second match will be played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi on October 9.
The series will then move to the Holkar Stadium in Indore for the third T20I on October 11. The fourth match will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the fifth and final T20I on October 17.
India vs West Indies T20I Series: Key Players
Shreyas Iyer will be one of India’s main players in the series, while young batters such as Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will also be in focus. India’s bowling attack has several options, including Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel.
For West Indies, Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford will be important with the bat. Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd add experience to their bowling and all-round options.
Where to Watch India vs West Indies T20Is?
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
|---|---|
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |