India vs West Indies 2026: Full Schedule, Venues, Match Timings, and Where to Watch
Get the complete India vs West Indies 2026 cricket schedule, including match dates, venues, and timings for the 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is. Find out where to watch the series live in India, starting September 27, 2026.
The cricketing world turns its attention to India as the Men in Blue prepare to host the West Indies for a comprehensive white-ball tour. Commencing this Sunday, September 27, 2026, the series will feature three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is), promising nearly three weeks of thrilling cricket action across eight venues. Rohit Sharma Touches Down in Thiruvananthapuram Ahead of IND vs WI 1st ODI 2026.
Under the leadership of Shubman Gill for the ODIs and Shreyas Iyer for the T20Is, India will be looking to assert their home dominance. Meanwhile, Shai Hope will captain the West Indies across both formats, aiming to challenge the hosts in what is anticipated to be a fiercely contested series.
India vs West Indies 2026: ODI Series Schedule
The three-match ODI series will kick off in Thiruvananthapuram, with all matches scheduled for day-night encounters.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM | 8:30 AM |
All ODI matches will begin with the toss at 1:30 PM IST.
India vs West Indies 2026: T20I Series Schedule
Following the ODIs, a five-match T20I series will light up evenings across India, with all matches set for prime time.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | Holkar Stadium, Indore | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
All T20I matches will begin with the toss at 6:30 PM IST.
India and West Indies OD and T20I Squads
India has named a strong ODI squad for the upcoming series, featuring a blend of experienced players and promising youngsters. The squad includes Shubman Gill (c), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vc & wk), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Naman Dhir.
For the West Indies, the ODI squad includes Shai Hope (c), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford, and Jayden Seales. Virat Kohli Arrives in Thiruvananthapuram Ahead of India vs West Indies 1st ODI.
India T20I Squad: Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav.
West Indies T20I Squad: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jewel Andrew, Kamil Pooran, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Keemo Paul, Quentin Sampson, Shamar Springer, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
Where to Watch the India vs West Indies Series Live
- India: Fans in India can watch the matches live on the Star Sports Network and stream them online via the JioHotstar app and website.
This highly anticipated series promises to be a captivating contest as both teams vie for supremacy in the limited-overs formats, offering cricket fans a spectacle of skill and competition.
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