India Likely Playing XI for 4th T20I 2026 vs West Indies: Check Predicted 11
India Predicted Playing XI for the 4th T20I against West Indies on October 14, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India leads the five-match series 2-1 and aims to clinch it with a victory, while West Indies will fight to level.
Hyderabad is set to host a high-stakes encounter as India and West Indies clash in the fourth match of their five-T20I series on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The Men in Blue currently hold a 2-1 lead, and a victory at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium would clinch the series for the hosts, while the West Indies will be desperate to draw level and keep their hopes alive. Arshdeep Singh Surpasses Tim Southee To Become Pacer With Most Wickets in Second Innings of T20Is.
Series So Far: India Dominates, West Indies Shows Fight
The series has witnessed a compelling contest between bat and ball. India commenced with an emphatic eight-wicket win in the first T20I in Lucknow on October 6. However, West Indies responded strongly, chasing down a massive total to secure a six-wicket victory in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9. India then regained momentum with a 14-run triumph in the third T20I in Indore on October 11, setting the stage for this pivotal Hyderabad encounter.
Indian batters have been in formidable form, with Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan consistently delivering at the top. Skipper Shreyas Iyer registered a magnificent century in the series opener, while Abhishek Sharma's blistering 69 off just 30 balls in the third T20I underlined India's batting prowess. The bowling unit has also chipped in with crucial performances, notably Arshdeep Singh's three-wicket haul and Naman Dhir's two key wickets in the third T20I. For West Indies, Shai Hope's explosive 102 off 45 balls in the second T20I showcased their firepower, while Shimron Hetmyer, Kamil Pooran, and Shamar Springer made significant contributions in the Indore game.
India's Predicted Playing XI for the 4th T20I
Given the strong performances and the need to maintain momentum, India is likely to stick with a core group of players. The top order, featuring Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson, is expected to continue their aggressive approach. Captain Shreyas Iyer will anchor the middle order alongside the promising Tilak Varma and all-rounders Nitish Kumar Reddy and Naman Dhir, who impressed with his off-spin in the last match.
The bowling attack will likely see the pace of Mayank Yadav complementing the left-arm swing of Arshdeep Singh. Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin department, with Naman Dhir providing another spin option. Prince Yadav is a strong contender to complete the pace attack, adding variety and experience.
India's Likely Playing XI:
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Sanju Samson
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Tilak Varma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Naman Dhir
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prince Yadav
- Mayank Yadav
- Arshdeep Singh
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, India has held the upper hand against West Indies in T20 Internationals. After the first three matches of the ongoing series, India has won 22 of their 34 encounters, with West Indies securing 11 victories and one match ending in no result. This series has continued to be a fiercely contested one. R Ashwin Picks Sanju Samson Over Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Calls Abhishek Sharma 'Untouchable'.
As the series approaches its climax, India will be aiming for a clinical performance to secure the rubber, while West Indies will throw everything they have at the hosts to keep the series alive and force a decider.
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