India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 – Date, Time, Venue, Squads & Live Updates

India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 is scheduled to be played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The match will mark the beginning of the five-match T20I series during the West Indies Tour of India 2026.

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The first T20I is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST. India and West Indies will enter the shortest format after completing their three-match ODI series, with the T20I series providing a fresh contest between the two teams.

The West Indies tour of India 2026 consists of three ODIs followed by five T20Is. The T20I leg will begin in Lucknow on October 6 before moving to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The complete schedule has been announced by the BCCI.

This page will be updated with the latest team news, squads, playing XI, toss, live score, match result, scorecard and highlights.

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 – Match Details

Information	Details
Match	India vs West Indies, 1st T20I
Series	West Indies Tour of India 2026
Date	Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time	7:00 PM IST
Format	T20 International – 20 Overs
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Teams	India vs West Indies
Match Status	Upcoming

The official BCCI schedule lists the first T20I for October 6, 2026, with a 7:00 PM start in Lucknow.

When is India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026?

The first T20I between India and West Indies will be played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. It will be the opening match of the five-game T20I series between the two teams.

West Indies Cricket’s official fixture listing also confirms the October 6 first T20I at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

Where will India vs West Indies 1st T20I be played?

The first T20I will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.

The venue is one of India’s major international cricket grounds and will host the opening match of the five-match T20I series.

The official West Indies Cricket fixture page lists the Lucknow venue for the October 6 T20I.

India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026 Schedule

The T20I series consists of five matches across five Indian cities. The opening game will be played in Lucknow before the teams travel to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Match	Date	Time	Venue
1st T20I	October 6, 2026	7:00 PM IST	Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
2nd T20I	October 9, 2026	7:00 PM IST	JSCA International Stadium, Ranchi
3rd T20I	October 11, 2026	7:00 PM IST	Holkar Stadium, Indore
4th T20I	October 14, 2026	7:00 PM IST	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
5th T20I	October 17, 2026	7:00 PM IST	M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

The complete five-match T20I schedule is confirmed by the BCCI, while West Indies Cricket lists the same fixtures and venues.

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Series Context

The first T20I will begin a new phase of the West Indies Tour of India 2026 after the three-match ODI series.

The shorter format brings different tactical demands, with teams having limited overs to build an innings and attack with the ball. The Lucknow match will therefore provide both sides with an opportunity to establish early momentum in the five-match series.

India will have home conditions on their side, while West Indies will look to make a strong start and put pressure on the hosts from the opening game.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Squads

The official T20I squads will be added here once the respective boards announce the final selections.

India Squad

India T20I squad: To be updated after the official squad announcement.

West Indies Squad

West Indies T20I squad: To be updated after the official squad announcement.

Squad information should be updated from official announcements to ensure that the latest player availability is accurately reflected.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Probable Playing XI

The final playing XIs will be announced at the toss on match day. This section will be updated once both teams confirm their starting line-ups.

India Probable Playing XI

• To be updated

West Indies Probable Playing XI

• To be updated

Note: The playing XI will be confirmed only after the toss and official team announcements.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I Toss

The toss will take place shortly before the scheduled start of the match. The captains will announce their playing XIs and decide whether to bat or bowl first.

Toss	To be updated
India Playing XI	To be updated
West Indies Playing XI	To be updated

India vs West Indies 1st T20I Live Score

Fans will be able to follow the latest India vs West Indies 1st T20I live score, wickets, partnerships, runs, overs and major moments from Lucknow on this page.

During the match, this section can be updated with important developments from both innings, including key wickets, batting milestones and changes in momentum.

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I Pitch Report

The detailed pitch report for the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium will be added closer to match day after the latest information about the playing surface becomes available.

The nature of the pitch, boundary dimensions, dew and weather conditions could influence the captains’ decisions at the toss.

Pitch Report: To be updated on match day.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I Weather Report

The latest weather forecast for Lucknow will be added closer to October 6. Weather conditions can influence batting, bowling and the possibility of interruptions during the match.

Weather: To be updated closer to match day.

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Key Players to Watch

The opening T20I could provide an opportunity for key players from both teams to make an immediate impact in the series.

India will look to its established T20 performers to provide explosive batting and disciplined bowling, while West Indies will rely on its power-hitting and attacking bowling options.

This section will be updated with confirmed key players, recent performances and relevant statistics once the squads are announced.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – What to Expect

T20 cricket often demands quick decision-making, aggressive batting and effective use of specialist bowlers. The opening match in Lucknow could therefore be an important tactical contest between two teams with different strengths.

India will look to use home conditions to start the series strongly, while West Indies will aim to surprise the hosts and take an early lead.

The result of the first T20I could also set the tone for the remaining four matches in the series.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Match Result

Result: To be updated after the match.

India Score: To be updated.

West Indies Score: To be updated.

Winner: To be updated.

Player of the Match: To be updated.

T20I Series Score: To be updated.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Highlights

The major highlights from the first T20I will be added after the match, including top batting performances, best bowling figures, important wickets, sixes, partnerships and turning points.

The section can also be updated with the most important moments from the match and the performances that shaped the result.

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Full Scorecard

The full scorecard will be added after the match, including batting scores, bowling figures, extras, fall of wickets and innings totals.

Team	Score	Overs
India	To be updated	To be updated
West Indies	To be updated	To be updated

India vs West Indies 1st T20I – Live Updates

Pre-Match: India and West Indies prepare for the opening T20I in Lucknow.

Toss: To be updated.

First Innings: To be updated.

Second Innings: To be updated.

Result: To be updated.

This section can be expanded during the match with important over-by-over developments and major events.

West Indies Tour of India 2026 – Complete Schedule

The West Indies Tour of India 2026 features eight international matches: three ODIs and five T20Is.

Match	Date	Venue
1st ODI	September 27, 2026	Thiruvananthapuram
2nd ODI	September 30, 2026	Guwahati
3rd ODI	October 3, 2026	New Chandigarh
1st T20I	October 6, 2026	Lucknow
2nd T20I	October 9, 2026	Ranchi
3rd T20I	October 11, 2026	Indore
4th T20I	October 14, 2026	Hyderabad
5th T20I	October 17, 2026	Bengaluru

The full tour schedule is confirmed by the BCCI and West Indies Cricket.

Frequently Asked Questions – India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026

When will India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 be played?

India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 will be played on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

What time will India vs West Indies 1st T20I start?

The first T20I is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.

Where will India vs West Indies 1st T20I be played?

The match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

How many T20Is will India and West Indies play in 2026?

India and West Indies are scheduled to play a five-match T20I series during the West Indies Tour of India 2026.

When is the India vs West Indies 2nd T20I 2026?

The second T20I is scheduled for October 9, 2026, at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium in Ranchi.

When is the India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026?

The third T20I is scheduled for October 11, 2026, at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

When is the India vs West Indies 4th T20I 2026?

The fourth T20I is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

When is the India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026?

The fifth T20I is scheduled for October 17, 2026, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Will this page be updated after the match?

Yes. This page will be updated with the toss, confirmed playing XI, live match updates, result, scorecard, player performances and highlights after the game.

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India vs West Indies 1st T20I 2026 – Quick Summary

Details	Information
Match	India vs West Indies 1st T20I
Date	October 6, 2026
Day	Tuesday
Time	7:00 PM IST
Format	T20 International – 20 Overs
Venue	Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Series	West Indies Tour of India 2026
T20Is in Series	5
Status	Upcoming

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