India (IND) will take on West Indies (WI) in the first T20I of the five-match series on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
IND vs WI Match Details: Date, Time, Venue & Live Streaming
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st T20I |
| Date | Tuesday, 06 October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM IST |
| Toss Time | 06:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, DD Sports, JioHotstar |
| Live Score | Possible11 |
IND vs WI Match Preview
India will look to carry their recent momentum into the shortest format. The hosts have a strong squad featuring Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is also part of the squad, although his inclusion in the final XI remains uncertain.
India's batting lineup has plenty of attacking options, while their bowling unit combines experience and variety. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh can provide early breakthroughs, while Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi could be important on Lucknow's spin-friendly surface.
West Indies will be looking to put their disappointing ODI campaign behind them. Shai Hope will lead the Caribbean side and will have several experienced T20 players around him. Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford and Rovman Powell add considerable strength to the middle order.
The West Indies bowling attack also features experienced spinners such as Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie, who could become important if the Lucknow pitch offers plenty of turn.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| India (IND) | 6 |
| West Indies (WI) | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
India have a narrow advantage over West Indies in their last 10 T20I meetings, winning six matches compared to West Indies four.
IND vs WI Weather & Pitch Report: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Weather Report: The weather in Lucknow is expected to remain cloudy, with the temperature around 23.9°C and humidity close to 89%. There is a 55% chance of rain, so weather conditions could be a factor during the evening.
- Pitch Report: The Ekana Stadium is known for its slower surface, which generally provides assistance to spinners. Batters may need to spend some time at the crease before playing aggressive shots.
IND vs WI Probable Playing 11:
India (IND) Playing 11:
1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Sanju Samson (WK), 3. Ishan Kishan, 4. Shreyas Iyer, 5. Tilak Varma, 6. Shivam Dube, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Washington Sundar, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Arshdeep Singh
West Indies (WI) Playing 11:
1. Shai Hope (C) (WK), 2. Amir Jangoo, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Roston Chase, 5. Sherfane Rutherford, 6. Rovman Powell, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Keemo Paul, 9. Akeal Hosein, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Matthew Forde
IND vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today's Match?
India appear to have the stronger combination heading into the opening T20I. Their recent ODI success, home advantage and depth in both batting and bowling make them the favourites.
West Indies have enough T20 specialists to challenge India, particularly if their middle order gets going. However, the slow Lucknow surface could make India's spin options and bowling variety particularly valuable.
AI Prediction: India are favourites to win the IND vs WI 1st T20I of the West Indies Tour of India 2026.
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