West Indies Tour of India 2026: Schedule, Teams & Match Results
Follow the complete West Indies tour of India 2026 schedule, including ODI and T20I fixtures, squads, the Lucknow T20I preview and match results.
India and West Indies are set to meet again in a white-ball series that will take cricket fans across some of India's major venues. The West Indies tour of India 2026 begins with three ODIs, followed by a five-match T20I series.
For Indian cricket fans, the T20I leg should be particularly interesting. The opening T20I is scheduled to take place in Lucknow, giving supporters an early chance to see the two sides compete in the shortest format.
West Indies in India 2026: Full Match Schedule
The tour consists of three ODIs and five T20Is, giving both teams eight international matches in total.
| Match | Date | Format | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | ODI | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | ODI | Guwahati | 2:00 PM |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | ODI | New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM |
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | T20I | Lucknow | 7:00 PM |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | T20I | Ranchi | 7:00 PM |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | T20I | Indore | 7:00 PM |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | T20I | Hyderabad | 7:00 PM |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | T20I | Bengaluru | 7:00 PM |
West Indies in India 2026 Match Results
As of September 21, 2026, the tour has not started, so there are no 2026 India vs West Indies match results to report yet.
1st ODI: India vs West Indies
Date: September 27, 2026
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram
Status: Match yet to be played
Once the series begins, this section can be updated with the final score, winning team, player of the match and a short summary after every fixture.
West Indies in India 2026 Teams
India have selected separate squads for the ODI and T20I portions of the tour, while West Indies have also named their squads for the series.
India ODI Squad
Shubman Gill leads India's ODI side, with KL Rahul named vice-captain. The squad includes experienced players as well as younger options.
India ODI Squad
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.
India T20I Squad
The T20I side has a different leadership setup, with Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.
West Indies Squad
West Indies will be led by Shai Hope across the tour. The squad combines experienced international players with younger names looking for an opportunity against India.
Players to Watch
Shai Hope, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd are among the names to follow.
1st T20I: India vs West Indies in Lucknow
The first T20I moves the series to Uttar Pradesh, where India and West Indies will meet at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on October 6, 2026.
The match is scheduled for a 7:00 PM IST start, making it an evening fixture for fans following the series from home or attending the stadium.
Match
India vs West Indies
Venue
Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Date
October 6, 2026
Start Time
7:00 PM IST
Lucknow gives the opening T20I its own atmosphere. Ekana Stadium has become one of India's regular venues for international cricket, and an evening international match offers a different setting from the afternoon ODI fixtures earlier in the tour.
Why This Event Stands Out
There is more to this series than eight matches on a calendar. India are continuing to develop their white-ball combinations, while West Indies are using the tour as part of their preparations for future international tournaments.
The ODI matches provide an opportunity to assess players in the longer white-ball format. The T20I series then brings a quicker style of cricket, where batting depth, power hitting, bowling variations and match-ups can become decisive within a few overs.
That makes individual performances worth following as closely as the overall series score.
India vs West Indies: Feel the Thrill
For Indian cricket followers, the Lucknow match is the first major evening fixture of the T20I part of the tour. The five T20Is are spread across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Once the first T20I begins on October 6, the next match follows on October 9. The remaining games are scheduled for October 11, 14 and 17, keeping the T20I series tightly packed.
What You'll Experience
If you're following the West Indies tour of India 2026, there are several areas worth keeping an eye on throughout the series:
- India's T20I combinations and playing XI changes
- Shreyas Iyer's captaincy
- Abhishek Sharma's role at the top of the order
- The performances of young players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
- West Indies' power-hitting options
- Shai Hope's leadership
- The introduction of new players into the West Indies T20I setup
- Pitch and playing conditions at each venue
- Toss results and how teams approach the different grounds
- Changes in playing XIs from one match to the next
Organized by Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association
The opening T20I in Lucknow is being staged at Ekana Cricket Stadium under the Uttar Pradesh cricket setup. The venue is included in the official schedule for the West Indies tour of India.
For local cricket fans, the date to circle is October 6, 2026: India vs West Indies in Lucknow at 7:00 PM IST.
West Indies Tour of India 2026: FAQs
When does the West Indies tour of India 2026 start?
The tour is scheduled to begin on September 27, 2026, with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
When is the first India vs West Indies T20I?
The first T20I is scheduled for October 6, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The scheduled start time is 7:00 PM IST.
How many matches will India and West Indies play in 2026?
The tour consists of eight matches: three ODIs followed by five T20Is.
Where will the first T20I be played?
The first T20I is scheduled to be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Who is India's T20I captain for the West Indies tour?
Shreyas Iyer has been named India's T20I captain for the series.
Who is India's ODI captain for the West Indies tour?
Shubman Gill has been named India's ODI captain, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Has the West Indies tour of India 2026 started?
As of September 21, 2026, the tour has not started. The first ODI is scheduled for September 27.
Follow India vs West Indies 2026
Keep this page bookmarked for the latest schedule information, match results, playing XI updates and important moments from the India vs West Indies series.
Final Word
The West Indies tour of India 2026 gives Indian cricket fans a busy stretch of international cricket, beginning with three ODIs and followed by five T20Is.
The Lucknow opener is particularly worth following because it starts the T20I leg and brings together India's selected T20I squad and a West Indies side containing experienced players and emerging talent.
Since the series is still upcoming as of September 21, the schedule is the main confirmed information available at this stage. Once the matches begin, this page can be updated with results, scorecards and player performances.
For now, mark the dates: September 27 for the first ODI and October 6 for the first T20I in Lucknow.