IND Vs WI Match Prediction: Now that the thrilling and record-breaking ODI series between these two sides is behind us, India will take on the West Indies, who are a formidable opponent in the 20-over format, in a five-match T20I series.
The Indian Cricket Team became the first to win back-to-back T20 World Cup titles earlier this year, and the first to win the tournament three times.
Then came the IPL, where the entire Indian team played. The Sri Lankans then hosted Afghanistan for one Test match and three T20Is, winning them all comfortably. Then came the disastrous two T20Is against Ireland, both of which the Men in Blue lost, resulting in their first-ever series loss to the Irish.
A tour to India was next, where the Indians were thrashed 4-0 in a T20I series, then lost 2-1 in an ODI series. Most recently, they defeated Sri Lanka 1-0 in a two-Test series, before whitewashing Afghanistan 3-0 in T20Is. India then defeated the West Indies 2-0 in a three-ODI series, while simultaneously winning the gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games
As for the West Indies cricket team, they have had a mixed year so far on the international stage. They topped their group in the 2026 T20 World Cup over England before nearly making it to the semis.
After much of their squad played in the IPL, the West Indies lost an ODI to Sri Lanka, but then won the T20I and Test series against the Lankans. A disappointing tour of New Zealand was next, where the hosts were beaten in a five-game ODI series by the Kiwis.
The Windies have been on an Asian tour for the last month. First, they drew a Test series against Pakistan, and more recently lost an ODI series to India.
IND Vs WI Match Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: Tuesday, October 06, 2026
- Time: 07:00 PM (IST)
- Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
IND Vs WI Live Streaming: How To Watch
The India Vs West Indies 1st T20I of the 2026 series will be broadcast live on the Star Network on TV in India. It will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website on mobiles, laptops, and other streaming devices.
IND Vs WI Team; Full Squads:
India Full Squad:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav
West Indies Full Squads:
Shai Hope (C)(wk), Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Amir Jangoo (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Kamil Pooran, Jewel Andrew, Quentin Sampson, Shamar Springer, Keemo Paul, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph
India Vs West Indies Prediction Tests: Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 31
- India Won: 20
- West Indies Won: 10
- No Result/Ties: 01
- First Played: June 12, 2009 (WI win)
- Last Played: March 01, 2026 (IND win)
IND Vs WI Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
IND Vs WI Team; Predicted XIs:
India Predicted XI:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Kuldeep Yadav, Prince Yadav, Aeshdeep Singh
West Indies Predicted XI:
Quentin Sampson, Shai Hope (C), Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo (wk), Romario Shepherd, Rovman Powell, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
IND Vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
The pitches at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow have been a spinner’s paradise for a long time, especially in the IPL. Last season, while every stadium had 200 as the par score, scores of 140-160 were common at the Ekana. However, in recent times, bigger scores have been posted here too, with some pitches being traditionally batting-friendly. Generally considered to have bowling pitches, the Ekana’s boundary dimensions don’t make hittin boundaries any easier. The straight boundary extends to 70m and beyond on occasion, while the square boundaries are 65m away from the batter.
IND Vs WI 1st T20I Weather Forecast
Rain and thunderstorms are in store for the capital of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, in the upcoming days. On the day of the match, there will be some decent rainfall in the mornings. By the evening, the chances of precipitation will fall significantly, and cloud cover will be low. The temperatures will hover in the mid-20s. The winds will be weak, while the humidity will be high, making the conditions warm and sticky
IND Vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Match West Indies Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the IND Vs WI Tri-Series 2026 1st T20I are:
- India wicketkeeper/batter Sanju Samson
- West Indies bowler Gudakesh Motie
- India batter Tilak Varma
India Vs West Indies Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 1st T20I?
For the IND Vs WI 2026 1st T20I Prediction, India will defeat West Indies in the 1st T20I of this three-match series.
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