India will face West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 14, 2026. India lead the five-match series 2–1, while West Indies will aim to level the series and force a decider.
The match offers several fantasy cricket options, including aggressive top-order batters, all-rounders and wicket-taking bowlers. The final Dream11 combination should be based on the confirmed playing XIs, batting positions and pitch conditions.
IND vs WI 4th T20I Match Information
Match Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Match | |
Date | October 14, 2026 |
Start Time | 7:00 PM IST |
Toss Time | 6:30 PM IST |
Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
Series Status | India lead 2–1 |
Format | T20 International |
Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
IND vs WI Pitch Report
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is generally known for batting-friendly conditions, good bounce and a quick outfield. The venue has produced high-scoring T20 matches, making top-order batters and attacking all-rounders important fantasy options.
Pitch: Generally batting-friendly
Scoring potential: High-scoring contest possible
Batters: Top-order players could be valuable
Bowlers: Powerplay and death-over specialists offer wicket-taking potential
Toss factor: Captains should assess the surface and dew conditions before deciding to bat or bowl
The actual pitch behaviour may differ on match day, so check the toss and final conditions before selecting your fantasy team.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record in T20Is
Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
Total Matches | 34 |
India Wins | 22 |
West Indies Wins | 11 |
No Result | 1 |
India have the historical advantage in men's T20 internationals between the teams. However, West Indies have demonstrated their ability to challenge India in this series.
India Probable Playing XI
Sanju Samson (wk)
Ishan Kishan
Shreyas Iyer (c)
Tilak Varma
Shivam Dube
Naman Dhir
Axar Patel
Mayank Yadav
Arshdeep Singh
Prince Yadav
West Indies Probable Playing XI
Kamil Pooran
Shimron Hetmyer
Rovman Powell
Sherfane Rutherford
Quentin Sampson
Keemo Paul
Roston Chase
Shamar Springer
Shamar Joseph
Gudakesh Motie
These are probable line-ups, not confirmed XIs. Check the official teams at the toss and replace any non-playing selections.
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction: Suggested Team
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Shai Hope, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh
Captain: Abhishek Sharma
Vice-Captain: Shai Hope
This combination balances top-order batting, all-round contributions and wicket-taking potential. Verify player availability, fantasy credits and role classifications in the app before entering a contest.
Alternative Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Sanju Samson: An alternative captaincy option if he bats near the top of the order.
Ishan Kishan: A possible vice-captain choice for an aggressive batting approach.
Axar Patel: A differential option because he can contribute with both bat and ball.
Arshdeep Singh: A bowling option if conditions favour swing or wickets at the death.
IND vs WI Dream11 Team 2
Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Shai Hope, Ishan Kishan
Batters: Abhishek Sharma, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh
Captain: Sanju Samson
Vice-Captain: Ishan Kishan
Team 2 offers an alternative captaincy combination. Confirm that all selected players are in the final XI and that the team satisfies the fantasy platform's rules.
IND vs WI Dream11 Fantasy Tips
If India bat first, consider their confirmed top-order batters and players who can accelerate in the powerplay.
If West Indies bat first, assess Shai Hope and their middle-order hitters according to their batting positions.
Prefer all-rounders who are likely to bat regularly and bowl a meaningful number of overs.
Consider bowlers expected to operate in the powerplay or death overs.
Check the toss, final XI, player credits and weather conditions before locking your team.
Final Verdict
Abhishek Sharma and Shai Hope are the suggested captain and vice-captain for the first combination. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan provide alternative captaincy choices for the second team.
Fantasy points depend on actual performance, batting order, bowling allocation and match conditions. These combinations are suggestions, not guarantees of winnings.
