India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026: Live Score, Playing XI, Squads & Match Details

India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 begins the five-match T20I series on Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India and West Indies now move into the T20I leg after the ODI series, and this page brings together the match time, venue, squads, expected playing XIs, live-score space, toss, result and key match information.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026: Match Overview

India vs West Indies Live Score

Live score: The match has not started yet. This section should be checked after the toss for the confirmed playing XIs and once play begins for the latest score and innings position.

Result: To be updated after the match.

India Playing XI

The final India XI is confirmed at the toss. The current squad announced by the ICC includes Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir. The confirmed XI should be treated as authoritative once announced at the venue.

Expected India XI

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Sanju Samson (wk)
3. Shreyas Iyer (c)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Ishan Kishan
6. Shivam Dube
7. Nitish Kumar Reddy
8. Axar Patel
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Mayank Yadav

Expected XI only: this is not the confirmed team. Final playing XI can change according to conditions, fitness and the toss.

West Indies Playing XI

The West Indies final XI will be confirmed at the toss. Until then, the names below should not be treated as the selected team.

Players to Watch in the West Indies Squad

• Shai Hope: captain and wicketkeeper-batter.
• Shimron Hetmyer: experienced left-handed batter returning to the T20I setup.
• Roston Chase: all-round option who can contribute with both bat and ball.
• Gudakesh Motie and Akeal Hosein: left-arm spin options.
• Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd: power-hitting and all-round depth.

Confirmed West Indies playing XI: to be updated after the toss.

India T20I Squad

• Shreyas Iyer (captain)
• Abhishek Sharma
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
• Ishan Kishan
• Sanju Samson
• Tilak Varma
• Shivam Dube
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Axar Patel
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Arshdeep Singh
• Prince Yadav
• Mayank Yadav
• Naman Dhir

West Indies T20I Squad

West Indies initially named a 15-player T20I squad led by Shai Hope. Jewel Andrew has since been reported injured after the third ODI, with Amit Jangoo called up as replacement cover. The match-day playing XI remains subject to the toss and final team announcement.

• Shai Hope (captain, wicketkeeper)
• Jewel Andrew (wicketkeeper; availability subject to injury update)
• Roston Chase
• Matthew Forde
• Shimron Hetmyer
• Akeal Hosein
• Shamar Joseph
• Gudakesh Motie
• Keemo Paul
• Kamil Pooran
• Rovman Powell
• Sherfane Rutherford
• Quentin Sampson
• Romario Shepherd
• Shamar Springer
• Amit Jangoo (replacement cover)

Squad lists can change because of injury or replacement decisions. The confirmed XI at the toss is the final match-day reference.

India vs West Indies Series Context

India enter the T20I leg after the three-match ODI series against West Indies. West Indies won the third ODI by five wickets on 3 October, while India had already won the first two ODIs, leaving the ODI series 2–1. The T20I series is a separate five-match contest beginning in Lucknow.

Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The first T20I will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The scheduled start is 7:00 PM IST, making the toss and team announcements particularly important for fantasy players and match followers.

Toss and Confirmed Playing XI

The confirmed playing XIs are expected at the toss shortly before the 7:00 PM start. CareerSphere should update this section with the actual XI rather than presenting a predicted XI as confirmed information.

What to Watch in India vs West Indies 1st T20I

• India’s new T20I combination: Shreyas Iyer leads a squad featuring several attacking options.
• Top-order selection: The final combination of openers and wicketkeeper-batters will shape India’s batting order.
• Spin options: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi give India multiple spin choices.
• West Indies power: The visitors have a strong tradition of aggressive T20 batting and will look to attack the Indian bowling unit.
• Death overs: The final bowling combination could be decisive in a format where a few late overs can change the result.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Key Match Information

India vs West Indies T20I Series Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions

When is India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026?

The first T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, 6 October 2026.

What time does the match start?

The match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.

Where is the first T20I being played?

The match is scheduled at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

When will the playing XI be confirmed?

The confirmed XI is announced around the toss. Until then, any predicted XI should be clearly labelled as expected.

What was the result of the ODI series?

India won the three-match ODI series 2–1 after West Indies won the third ODI.

Official Match Information

For authoritative fixtures, squads and match information, readers should refer to the International Cricket Council and Windies Cricket match/series pages. Live score information should be updated from a recognised score provider once the match begins.

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Final Note

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