India gears up for a five-match T20I series against West Indies starting October 6, 2026, in Lucknow. Shreyas Iyer leads the team, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Matches will be broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on JioHotstar, with all games starting at 7:00 PM IST across five cities.
The white-ball campaign for Team India moves into a different gear this week. After taking the three-match ODI series 2-1 and returning from the Asian Games with men's cricket gold, India now turn to five T20Is against West Indies, beginning Tuesday, October 6, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 opener starts at 7:00 PM IST, with Star Sports Network carrying the television broadcast and JioHotstar offering live streaming on mobile in India. Shreyas Iyer will captain the side, with Tilak Varma as his deputy. Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get to play? He is in the squad, but it remains to be seen if he will get a chance to take to the field.
The timing feels significant for a team still shaping its next T20 chapter. Iyer arrives with the confidence of a recent Asian Games triumph, while West Indies bring a collection of seasoned T20 names who will be looking to disrupt India's momentum on home soil. Here is everything to know about the India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026, including the complete schedule, venues, broadcast details and squads.
In India, the series will be televised on the Star Sports Network, while JioHotstar will provide the online live stream. You will require subscription for both.
The India vs West Indies T20I series travels through five cities in 12 days, beginning in Lucknow before moving to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. Every T20I is scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start.
October 6: 1st T20I, Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, 7:00 PM IST
October 9: 2nd T20I, JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi, 7:00 PM IST
October 11: 3rd T20I, Holkar Stadium, Indore, 7:00 PM IST
October 14: 4th T20I, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, 7:00 PM IST
October 17: 5th T20I, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 7:00 PM IST
Shreyas Iyer captains India, with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain. The squad features Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.
Naman Dhir has since been added to the T20I squad in place of Washington Sundar, who was withdrawn to focus on red-ball preparation ahead of India's Test series against New Zealand.
Shai Hope leads West Indies, with the squad featuring Amir Jangoo, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 |
| Number of Matches | 5 T20Is |
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 |
| 1st T20I Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Match Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| India Vice-Captain | Tilak Varma |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
When does the India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 begin?
The India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 begins on October 6, 2026, with the first T20I in Lucknow.
What time does the India vs West Indies 1st T20I start?
The first T20I starts at 7:00 PM IST on October 6. The toss is scheduled for 6:30 PM IST.
Where can I watch India vs West Indies T20I live in India?
The series will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can I stream India vs West Indies T20I matches online?
The India vs West Indies T20I matches will be available to stream live on JioHotstar.
Who is the captain of India for the T20I series?
Shreyas Iyer is India's captain for the five-match T20I series, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
Who is the captain of West Indies for the T20I series?
Shai Hope leads the West Indies side in the five-match T20I series against India.