West Indies tour of India, 2026: West Indies tour of India, 2026 kicks off with a highly anticipated clash at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. In a blockbuster opener for both teams, India will face co-hosts West Indies at 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) Tuesday, 6th October 2026. As the cricketing world turns its eyes to this thrilling encounter, we break down the teams, conditions, and key players to predict who will emerge victorious.
IND vs WI (India vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | IND vs WI 1st T20 |
| League | West Indies tour of India, 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 6th October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
| Match Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India |
India vs West Indies Today Match Previews
The West Indies team registered their first win of the tour by defeating India by 5 wickets in the third ODI and will aim to put up a strong performance in this series as well. Meanwhile, the Indian team recently won the gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating Pakistan.
Team India is in excellent form, having won six consecutive matches in the T20 format, while the West Indies also won their previous T20 series against Sri Lanka 2-1. The visiting team looks formidable with the return of T20 specialists like Shimron Hetmyer, Romario Shepherd, and Sherfane Rutherford to the squad.
Who will win today 1st T20 Match between India vs West Indies?
Aaj ka WI vs IND match kon jeetega: India has a strong chance of winning the first T20I match against the West Indies, scheduled for today at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium.
- India's winning probability - 77%
- West Indies' winning probability - 23%
Key Highlights
- Home Advantage: India boasts an impressive record in T20 Internationals played at the Ekana Stadium; the team has never lost a match here. The pitch generally favors spinners, playing to the strengths of India's slow-bowling attack.
- Current Form: Fresh from a 2-1 ODI series victory and a gold medal win at the Asian Games, the team is high on confidence and enters the T20 series with strong momentum.
- Explosive Hitting Ability: The West Indies team has always been a force to be reckoned with in the shorter format. They possess explosive hitters like Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd, who are capable of turning the tide of a match single-handedly.
IND vs WI T20 Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 31
- Won by IND- 20
- Won by WI- 10
- No Result- 1
- Draw- 0
IND vs WI Pitch Report
Lucknow's Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium is renowned for its slow pitch. The surface here is highly conducive to spin bowling and is considered a 'rank turner' (a pitch that offers significant turn). Furthermore, chasing a target has never been easy at this venue; the team batting first has won six out of the seven T20I matches played here. The team winning the toss should aim to set a formidable target for the opposition.
IND vs WI Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing XI: 1. Prince Yadav/Abhishek Sharma, 2. Sanju Samson(WK), 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Kuldeep Yadav/Washington Sundar, 10. Prince Yadav, 11. Arshdeep Singh
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing XI: 1. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 2. Kamil Pooran, 3. Rovman Powell, 4. Shimron Hetmyer/Amir Jangoo, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Roston Chase, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Shamar Springer, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Matthew Forde, 11. Shamar Joseph
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