Last updated: 9 October 2026, 10:30 AM IST. 2nd T20I preview added. India lead the series 1-0.
India vs West Indies T20I series 2026 is a 5-match series running from 6 to 17 October 2026, played across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. India won the 1st T20I by 8 wickets, led by Shreyas Iyer’s maiden T20I century, to extend their winning run to 10 straight T20Is. This page is your single, regularly updated hub for the IND vs WI T20 schedule, match-by-match results, playing XIs, pitch reports, the squads and our prediction for every game.
IND vs WI T20I Series 2026: Series Tracker
| Match | Date & Time (IST) | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | Tue, 6 Oct, 7:00 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | ✅ India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | Fri, 9 Oct, 7:00 PM | JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi | 🔴 Today, preview below |
| 3rd T20I | Sun, 11 Oct, 7:00 PM | Holkar Stadium, Indore | Upcoming |
| 4th T20I | Wed, 14 Oct, 7:00 PM | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | Upcoming |
| 5th T20I | Sat, 17 Oct, 7:00 PM | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Upcoming |
Series score: India 1 – 0 West Indies
IND vs WI 2nd T20I Prediction (Ranchi, 9 Oct)
Match Details
- Date and time: Friday, 9 October 2026, 7:00 PM IST (toss at 6:30 PM)
- Venue: JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
- Series status: India lead 1-0
- Captains: Shreyas Iyer (India), Shai Hope (West Indies)
Ranchi Pitch Report
- Surface: Ranchi usually offers a good batting surface with true bounce early on. It slows down in the second innings and gives some grip to spinners.
- Spin factor: In Lucknow, India’s spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav took four wickets between them. Expect them to play a similar role here.
- Dew: October evenings in Jharkhand bring dew. That makes chasing easier and is why Iyer chose to bowl first in the opener.
- Par score: Around 180–190 batting first. West Indies’ 171 in Lucknow was about 15–20 runs short.
Toss call: Bowl first. India have chased successfully in both the Lucknow T20I and the Asian Games knockouts.
IND vs WI 2nd T20I: Probable Playing 11
India (likely unchanged): Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav
West Indies: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph
India could hand a chance to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar or Ravi Bishnoi through the series. Confirm the final XIs at the toss.
Key Battles for the 2nd T20I
| Battle | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer vs Akeal Hosein | Iyer made 101* off 42 in Lucknow. Hosein, who played his 100th T20I in Lucknow, is West Indies’ best option for controlling the middle overs. |
| Abhishek Sharma vs Shamar Joseph | Abhishek is coming off 61 off 28 in the Asian Games final. Joseph’s pace in the powerplay is West Indies’ main weapon. |
| Kuldeep Yadav vs Sherfane Rutherford | Rutherford top-scored with 56 in the 1st T20I. Kuldeep’s wrist spin is India’s best way to stop him. |
| Naman Dhir vs Shai Hope | Dhir took 3/31 on debut. Hope scored 52 in Lucknow and 162* in the 3rd ODI. |
Our Prediction: Who Will Win the 2nd T20I?
India are favourites to go 2-0 up. They have won 10 T20Is in a row, chased 172 with 32 balls to spare in Lucknow, and have the deeper batting line-up. West Indies’ best chance is to bat first and post 190+, with Hope and Rutherford both batting through to the death overs. Their win in the 3rd ODI shows this side can beat India in Indian conditions.
Prediction analysis is for entertainment and information only. Results in cricket are never guaranteed.
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Match Results and Highlights
1st T20I, Lucknow (6 Oct): India Won by 8 Wickets
| Toss | India won and chose to bowl |
| West Indies | 171 all out (19.1 overs) |
| India | 172/2 (14.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets with 32 balls to spare |
- Shreyas Iyer 101* (42 balls): His maiden T20I century, scored in his first home T20I as captain. He finished the chase almost single-handedly.
- Naman Dhir 3/31: A wicket-taking T20I debut that broke the back of West Indies’ middle order.
- Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav: Two wickets each. India’s spinners stopped West Indies pushing on past 180.
- For West Indies: Sherfane Rutherford 56 (34) and Shai Hope 52 (37). Akeal Hosein played his 100th T20I, and Kamil Pooran made his debut.
- Milestone: The win was India’s 10th straight T20I victory.
How the ODI Series Set Up the T20Is
India won the 3-match ODI series 2-1. India took the first two games by 8 wickets each, with Shubman Gill’s 223 in Guwahati the standout. West Indies then won the 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh, chasing 352 behind Shai Hope’s unbeaten century despite KL Rahul’s 129*. That chase gives the West Indies T20I squad real belief going into this series. Read our previews: IND vs WI 1st ODI and IND vs WI 3rd ODI.
IND vs WI T20I Squads 2026
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma (vc), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav. Naman Dhir also made his debut in the 1st T20I.
Not in the squad: Jasprit Bumrah (on Asian Games duty), Rishabh Pant (captaining Rest of India in the Irani Cup) and Hardik Pandya.
West Indies T20I Squad (Players Used So Far)
Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Springer, Shamar Joseph
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Venue Guide: Pitch and Conditions for the Remaining T20Is
| Venue | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Ranchi (2nd T20I) | Balanced pitch that slows down later in the game. Spinners matter, and dew helps the side batting second. |
| Indore (3rd T20I) | Small boundaries and a flat deck, so expect high scores. 200+ is common, and bowlers have little margin for error. |
| Hyderabad (4th T20I) | Good batting surface with a fast outfield. Teams usually prefer to chase. |
| Bengaluru (5th T20I) | Short boundaries at altitude make it a six-hitting venue. October rain is a risk to keep an eye on. |
India’s T20I Form Coming Into the Series
- 10 T20I wins in a row, including the 1st T20I against West Indies.
- Asian Games gold: India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the final on 3 October. See our India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final result.
- Depth: India won Asian Games gold and a home ODI series in the same week with two different squads.
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What’s Next for India After the West Indies T20Is?
- India Women vs Zimbabwe Women: 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs from 16 October.
- New Zealand vs India: 2 Tests, 5 ODIs and 5 T20Is from 22 October, with the 1st T20I in Christchurch.
See the full calendar on our India cricket team schedule page.
FAQs: India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026
What is the India vs West Indies T20I series 2026 schedule?
There are five T20Is: Lucknow (6 Oct), Ranchi (9 Oct), Indore (11 Oct), Hyderabad (14 Oct) and Bengaluru (17 Oct). All start at 7:00 PM IST.
Who won the 1st T20I between India and West Indies?
India won by 8 wickets in Lucknow, chasing 172 in 14.4 overs thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s 101* off 42 balls.
What is the IND vs WI T20I series score?
India lead 1-0 after the 1st T20I, before the 2nd T20I in Ranchi on 9 October.
Who is India’s T20I captain against West Indies?
Shreyas Iyer is the captain and Tilak Varma is vice-captain. Shai Hope captains West Indies.
Who will win the IND vs WI 2nd T20I?
India are favourites, having won 10 T20Is in a row. West Indies need a 190+ total batting first to give themselves a real chance.
Who won the India vs West Indies ODI series 2026?
India won the ODI series 2-1. West Indies won the 3rd ODI by chasing 352 in New Chandigarh.
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