India vs West Indies 1st T20 TV channel and streaming details: The first T20I of the five-match series between India (IND) and the West Indies (WI) will be played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. This match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Let us take a look at the details regarding the live coverage of today's match.
India will aim to maintain its recent momentum in the shortest format as the host team gears up for another intense T20I clash. The Indian squad boasts a fine blend of seasoned stars and exceptional young talent, featuring key names such as Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, and Jasprit Bumrah. Youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also part of the squad, though there is ongoing speculation regarding his spot in the playing XI.
India’s batting line-up is formidable, with several players capable of rapidly shifting the momentum of the game. On the bowling front, the duo of Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh offers a potent pace combination, while Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi could play pivotal roles if the Lucknow pitch assists spin.
Meanwhile, the West Indies team will be eager to bounce back following a disappointing ODI series. Shai Hope will captain the Caribbean side, which possesses a wealth of T20 experience within its ranks. Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, and Rovman Powell provide strength and power to the middle order, offering the West Indies multiple options to either consolidate the innings or accelerate the scoring rate.
IND vs WI (India vs West Indies) Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) |
| Series | West Indies tour of India 2026 |
| Date | Tuesday, 6th October 2026 |
| Time | 07:00 PM (IST) - 01:30 PM (GMT) |
IND vs WI 1st T20 Live Streaming: How to Watch India vs West Indies Live on TV & Online
- TV in India: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
- Online streaming in India: Fans can watch the match live on the JioHotstar app and website.
- West Indies: The series will be broadcast on ESPN Caribbean, and streaming will be available on Disney+.
- USA and Canada: Viewers can watch the series on Willow TV.
- UK and Ireland: The series will be shown on TNT Sports.
- Pakistan: The series will be available on Tapmad.
- Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage will be available on SuperSport.
- New Zealand: Fans can watch on Sky Sport NZ.
