India take a 2-1 lead into the 4th T20I against West Indies at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Wednesday, October 14 (7:00 PM IST). A win seals the series with a game to spare. A West Indies win sends it to a decider in Bengaluru on October 17.
Series so far
| Match | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Lucknow | India won comfortably |
| 2nd T20I | Ranchi | West Indies chased 252 (Hope 102* off 43) |
| 3rd T20I | Indore | India won by 14 runs (223 vs 209/7) |
The pattern is clear: this is a run-fest series. Totals of 220+ have been chased and defended. Whichever bowling attack holds its nerve in overs 16–20 has won.
Hyderabad pitch report
Hyderabad is one of India’s best batting venues in T20Is. India posted 297/6 against Bangladesh here in October 2024. Expect true bounce, short square boundaries and a fast outfield.
- Par score: 200+ batting first
- Toss call: Bowl first. Dew in the second innings helps the chasing side, and West Indies have already shown they can chase 250 in this series.
- Bowling key: Pace early (hard-length balls into the pitch), with spin in the middle overs to slow scoring.
India: key players
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- Abhishek Sharma: Brought up a fifty in 18 balls in Indore. If he bats 8+ overs, India get to 230.
- Ishan Kishan: Was ideal support in the 108-run stand. Watch his strike rate against spin.
- Arshdeep Singh: India’s death-overs bowler. His 3/44 in Indore, including the wicket of Shai Hope, won the game.
- Tilak Varma and Axar Patel: Middle-order stability, plus Axar’s left-arm spin against the West Indies power hitters.
Concern: India were 115/1 in Indore and were bowled out for 223. A finish like that leaves 20–30 runs unscored on a Hyderabad pitch.
West Indies: key players
- Shai Hope (c): His 102* off 43 in Ranchi showed he can win a game alone. Arshdeep’s early spell against him is the matchup to watch.
- Shimron Hetmyer: In strong form (43 off 26 in Indore), and strong against spin.
- Sherfane Rutherford: Has back-to-back fifties and finishes innings well.
- Shamar Joseph and Roston Chase: Took wickets in Indore and are West Indies’ best hope of restricting India’s top order.
Head-to-head (T20Is)
India 21 wins, West Indies 10, 1 no-result. India lead at home too, but this West Indies side has already beaten them once in this series.
Toss factor
- India win the toss: Bowl first. Use dew and chase with the deepest batting order in the series.
- West Indies win the toss: Also bowl first. They chased 252 in Ranchi and will back their batting to do it again.
IND vs WI 4th T20I prediction
Edge: India. Reasons:
- India have the stronger bowling attack, with Arshdeep at the death and Axar for control in the middle overs.
- India have home conditions and a 2-1 lead.
- West Indies rely heavily on Hope and Hetmyer. If both fall early, the chase falls apart, as it did in Indore.
Upset risk: If West Indies bowl first and Hope bats through the innings, they can chase anything at this venue.
Likely match shape: First-innings score of 210–235. The team that concedes fewer runs in overs 17–20 wins.
What’s next
The series ends with the 5th T20I in Bengaluru on October 17. India then tour New Zealand, starting with the 1st T20I in Christchurch on October 22. Read our India vs West Indies T20I series 2026 guide for the full schedule and squads.
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