India vs West Indies T20I Schedule 2026: 5-Match Series Fixtures

India and West Indies are set to face each other in a five-match T20I series in India, beginning on October 6, 2026.

The series will be played across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru, with all five matches scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. The T20I series follows the three-match ODI contest between the two teams.

The five-match series will give both sides an opportunity to assess their T20 squads and build towards their upcoming international commitments.

India vs West Indies T20I Schedule 2026

The schedule was announced by the BCCI as part of India's 2026-27 international home season.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I

The opening match will be played on October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

The series will then move to Ranchi for the second T20I before travelling to Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru for the final three matches.

Five Cities to Host the Series

The five-match series will be spread across five Indian venues:

• Lucknow – 1st T20I

• Ranchi – 2nd T20I

• Indore – 3rd T20I

• Hyderabad – 4th T20I

• Bengaluru – 5th T20I

Each match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start.

India T20I Squad

India's latest squad for the West Indies T20I series is led by Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma named vice-captain.

India T20I Squad

• Shreyas Iyer (Captain)

• Abhishek Sharma

• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

• Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)

• Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)

• Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)

• Shivam Dube

• Kuldeep Yadav

• Axar Patel

• Ravi Bishnoi

• Nitish Kumar Reddy

• Arshdeep Singh

• Prince Yadav

• Mayank Yadav

• Naman Dhir

The BCCI subsequently withdrew Washington Sundar from the squad, with Naman Dhir named as his replacement. The decision was linked to India's upcoming Test commitments, with Sundar set to get an opportunity to prepare through domestic red-ball cricket.

West Indies T20I Squad

West Indies will be led by Shai Hope during the five-match T20I series.

The squad includes experienced players such as Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Joseph.

West Indies have also included Kamil Pooran, who has received his maiden T20I call-up.

The tour forms part of West Indies' five-match T20I assignment in India following the three-match ODI series.

India vs West Indies T20I Series: What to Watch

The series will provide several interesting storylines for both teams.

Shreyas Iyer’s Captaincy

Iyer will lead India's T20I side as the team looks to build its combination for the upcoming international calendar.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s T20I Opportunity

The young batter remains part of India's T20I squad and will be one of the players attracting attention during the series.

India’s Spin Options

India have several spin choices, including Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel and Ravi Bishnoi, giving the team multiple options depending on conditions.

West Indies’ Power-Hitting

West Indies' squad contains several experienced T20 batters and all-rounders, including Hetmyer, Powell, Rutherford and Shepherd.

Follow India vs West Indies T20Is Live on CricRadar

Cricket fans can follow all five India vs West Indies T20Is through the CricRadar Android app.

CricRadar provides live match information, including:

• Ball-by-ball live scores

• Live match updates

• Full scorecards

• Match schedules

• Match results

• Player profiles and statistics

• Live and upcoming matches

Fans can use CricRadar to follow every over, wicket, boundary, six, partnership and major match event throughout the five-match series.

India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Key Details

Final Word

The India vs West Indies T20I series 2026 will begin on October 6 in Lucknow and conclude on October 17 in Bengaluru.

With five matches across five cities, the series will provide both teams with an important opportunity to test their combinations, assess players and prepare for their upcoming T20I commitments.

For Indian cricket fans, the series also offers the chance to watch players such as Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma and Axar Patel in action.

CricRadar will provide live scores, ball-by-ball updates, scorecards and match information throughout the five-match series.