The IND vs WI 2026 series is set to bring India and West Indies together for an eight-match white-ball contest during India's 2026-27 home season. The tour features three One Day Internationals (ODIs) followed by five T20 Internationals (T20Is). The first ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, while the final T20I will be played in Bengaluru on October 17.
The series includes several notable names. Shubman Gill will captain India in the ODI matches, while Shreyas Iyer will lead the T20I side. West Indies will be led by Shai Hope in both formats.
IND vs WI 2026 Series Overview
The India vs West Indies 2026 series will be played across eight venues in India. The ODI matches will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh. The T20I matches will then move to Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
The complete series consists of:
- 3 ODI matches
- 5 T20I matches
- 8 matches in total
- September 27 to October 17, 2026
- All matches hosted in India
The schedule was announced as part of India's 2026-27 international home season.
IND vs WI ODI Schedule 2026
The three-match ODI series begins on September 27.
1st ODI – India vs West Indies
Date: September 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram
The opening match will be played at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
2nd ODI – India vs West Indies
Date: September 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Guwahati
The second ODI will take place at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.
3rd ODI – India vs West Indies
Date: October 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: New Chandigarh
The final ODI will be played at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh.
IND vs WI T20I Schedule 2026
After the ODI series, the teams will compete in five T20Is.
1st T20I
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Lucknow
The first T20I will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
2nd T20I
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Ranchi
The second T20I will take place at the Jharkhand State Cricket Association International Stadium.
3rd T20I
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Indore
The third match of the T20I series will be played at Holkar Stadium.
4th T20I
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Hyderabad
The fourth T20I will be hosted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
5th T20I
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Bengaluru
The series will conclude at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
India ODI Squad for IND vs WI 2026
The Indian ODI squad is led by Shubman Gill. The squad announced by the BCCI includes:
- Shubman Gill – Captain
- Rohit Sharma
- Virat Kohli
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- KL Rahul
- Dhruv Jurel
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Prasidh Krishna
- Gurnoor Brar
- Mohammed Siraj
- Auqib Nabi
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Naman Dhir
Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir are among the players receiving new opportunities in the ODI setup, while established players such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja are also part of the squad.
India T20I Squad
For the five-match T20I series, Shreyas Iyer will captain India, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
The squad includes:
- Shreyas Iyer – Captain
- 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
- Mayank Yadav
The selection provides opportunities for a mixture of established T20 players and younger names.
West Indies Squad for India Tour
West Indies will be led by Shai Hope in both formats.
The ODI squad includes players such as John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.
The T20I squad features players including Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd and Kamil Pooran. Kamil Pooran has received his maiden T20I call-up after impressive performances in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League.
Experienced all-rounder Jason Holder has been rested for the series.
Why IND vs WI 2026 Is Significant
The ODI series forms part of India's preparations toward the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The West Indies series also has significance for their World Cup qualification cycle, with Cricket West Indies stating that the first two matches bring their automatic qualification cycle to a close.
The T20I matches also provide an opportunity for both teams to develop combinations ahead of future international competitions.
For India, the series gives selectors an opportunity to assess different players across the ODI and T20I formats. For West Indies, the tour provides international exposure for established players as well as emerging talent.
IND vs WI Live Streaming and Telecast
In India, the India vs West Indies 2026 series is scheduled to be telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed through JioHotstar.
Viewers should check their local listings and the official broadcaster's platforms for the latest match-day information.
IND vs WI 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
When does the IND vs WI 2026 series start?
The series begins with the first ODI on September 27, 2026, in Thiruvananthapuram.
How many matches are there in IND vs WI 2026?
India and West Indies will play eight matches: three ODIs and five T20Is.
Who is India's ODI captain?
Shubman Gill is the captain of India's ODI team for the series.
Who is India's T20I captain?
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the five-match T20I series.
Who is the West Indies captain?
Shai Hope will lead West Indies in both the ODI and T20I squads.
When is the first IND vs WI ODI?
The first ODI is scheduled for September 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST in Thiruvananthapuram.
Where will the IND vs WI 2026 T20Is be played?
The five T20Is will be played in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
Where can viewers watch IND vs WI in India?
The matches are scheduled for television on Star Sports Network and streaming on JioHotstar.
Conclusion
The ***IND vs WI* 2026** series brings together two international cricket teams for eight white-ball matches during India's 2026-27 home season. The three ODIs will be followed by five T20Is, giving both sides an opportunity to test their squads across two formats.
With Shubman Gill leading India's ODI side, Shreyas Iyer captaining the T20I team and Shai Hope leading West Indies, the series includes a combination of experienced international players and emerging talent. The opening ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, with the final T20I set for October 17 in Bengaluru.
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