IND vs WI 1st T20I, Cricket Tips: The ODI series between India and West Indies was a highly fought one. Both teams recorded their highest ODI chases in the series. Now, the action moves to the T20I format. These two sides will take on each other in the five-match series, starting on October 6 (Tuesday).
The first game will begin at 7 PM IST at Ekana Stadium. Team India are coming off winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026. But West Indies are also very strong in T20Is, which will add more spice to this series. West Indies have a strong batting lineup and they showed it in the third ODI.
IND vs WI: Match Details
- Date: October 06, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Time: 7 PM IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
IND vs WI: Live Streaming Details
The live action of the T20I series will be televised on the Star Sports networks. Fans can also watch the live stream of the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website.
IND vs WI: Head-to-Head in T20Is
- Total Matches: 31
- India: 20
- West Indies: 10
- No-result: 1
IND vs WI: Ground Pitch Report
Just like the ODI series, the wicket for the T20I series is also expected to be batting-friendly. The wicket in Lucknow is generally good for batting, and the ball comes nicely onto the bat. However, the wicket is expected to get slower with time, and spinners will get good assistance with the old ball.
IND vs WI: Possible XIs
India: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Amir Jangoo, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Romario Sherpherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph.
IND vs WI: Player to Watch Out For
Probable Best Batter
Abhishek Sharma has delivered impactful performances with the bat, and he will be a dangerous batter for the opposition. For West Indies, Shai Hope is in excellent form and is coming off two consecutive centuries.
Probable Best Bowler
Kuldeep Yadav and Akeal Hosein will get good assistance from the wicket in Lucknow and will be tough to hit in the middle overs.
Today Match Prediction: India will have an advantage of home conditions and will start this game as favorites.
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