After an action-packed ODI series, India and West Indies are set to face each other in a five-match T20I series in October 2026. The T20I series begins on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in Lucknow and will run until October 17, with matches scheduled across five different Indian cities.
India will enter the T20I series under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, while Shai Hope will captain the West Indies. The series provides both teams with an opportunity to assess their T20 combinations and give several players valuable international experience.
India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 Schedule
The opening match of the series will be played on October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss expected around 6:30 PM IST.
India will be led by Shreyas Iyer in the T20I format. The team includes a combination of established T20 players and exciting young talent, including Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube.
West Indies will be captained by Shai Hope and have several experienced T20 players in their squad, including Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.
India vs West Indies T20I Live Streaming
Indian cricket fans can watch the entire five-match T20I series live on the Star Sports Network. Digital streaming will be available through JioHotstar, allowing fans to watch the matches on smartphones, tablets, computers and supported smart TVs.
How to Watch India vs West Indies T20I on Android and iPhone
- Open or download the JioHotstar app.
- Sign in to your account.
- Go to the Sports or Cricket section.
- Search for India vs West Indies.
- Select the relevant T20I match.
- Follow the applicable viewing or subscription requirements.
The matches will also be available through the JioHotstar website on supported devices.
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir.
The BCCI originally selected Washington Sundar for the T20I squad, but he was subsequently withdrawn to prepare for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand and the Ranji Trophy season. Naman Dhir has been named as his replacement.
The squad gives India several batting options at the top and middle order, while Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi provide spin-bowling options. Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav add pace to the bowling attack.
West Indies T20I 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.
Shai Hope will lead the West Indies T20I side. The squad combines experienced international players with younger talent as the Caribbean side begins its five-match series in India.
India vs West Indies T20I Series Preview
The T20I series follows the three-match ODI series between the two teams. The T20 format brings a different challenge, with teams required to adapt quickly to shorter matches and aggressive batting conditions.
India’s T20I squad includes several players who have featured prominently in India’s recent T20 cricket. Shreyas Iyer will take over the captaincy, while players such as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube provide plenty of batting depth.
West Indies will also have plenty of T20 experience in their lineup. Players such as Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd have considerable experience in the shortest format.
Five Matches, Five Cities
One of the major attractions of the series is that each T20I will be played in a different city.
The opening match will take place in Lucknow, followed by the second T20I in Ranchi. The series then moves to Indore for the third match, Hyderabad for the fourth and finally Bengaluru for the fifth and final T20I.
This gives supporters in different parts of India an opportunity to watch the two international teams in action.
India vs West Indies T20I Series: Quick Details
- Series: India vs West Indies 5-Match T20I Series 2026
- First T20I: October 6, 2026
- Final T20I: October 17, 2026
- First Match Venue: Lucknow
- Final Match Venue: Bengaluru
- All Match Start Times: 7:00 PM IST
- India Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- West Indies Captain: Shai Hope
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
- Number of Matches: 5
- Android: Download JioHotstar from Google Play
- iPhone and iPad: Download JioHotstar from the Apple App Store
India vs West Indies T20I Series Live
With five matches scheduled across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, the India vs West Indies T20I series 2026 promises an extended battle between two sides with different combinations of youth and experience.
The first T20I will be played on October 6 in Lucknow, with the series continuing until the fifth and final match in Bengaluru on October 17. All five matches are scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start, while Indian viewers can follow the action on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
