India vs West Indies Today's Match Prediction, 1st T20I - Who will win today's match?
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Team India (Source: BCCI)
Published - 05 Oct 2026, 04:00 PM• Read time - 12 mins
After a run-fest in the ODI series, India and West Indies will next lock horns in a five-match T20I series, beginning on Tuesday, October 6 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. Batters from both teams made merry on belter of tracks across the three ODIs, and the trend is likely to continue for the T20Is as well.
The Men in Blue are coming into the series fresh from winning the gold medal in the Asian Games 2026 cricket event. They beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the summit clash to successfully defend their title. The Shreyas Iyer-led side has a quick turnaround time for the upcoming series with just two days break between the Asian Games final and the first T20I.
However, they will be up for the task, ready to take down West Indies in the upcoming fixture. On the other hand, the Men in Maroon finished the ODI series on a high, chasing down the highest target in their ODI history of 352 runs.
They will look to carry the winning momentum into the upcoming fixture and feast on India’s struggling bowling attack. West Indies beat India in the last bilateral series played between the two teams in 2023 and would love a similar result in the upcoming assignment as well.
IND vs WI Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, October 06 | India vs West Indies | 1st T20I | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
07:00 PM |
Ekana Stadium Stats (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 6 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 1 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 160 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 122 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 199/2 (20) by India vs Sri Lanka, 2022 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 99/8 (20) by New Zealand vs India, 2023 |
| Highest Score Chased | 100 [101/4 in 19.5 overs] by India vs New Zealand, 2023 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 147 by Afghanistan vs West Indies, 2019 |
Also Check: IND vs WI 1st T20I Live Streaming details
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Good | Good |
| Bounce | Good | Decent | Moderate |
| Movement/turn | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Good |
| Best Phase | Middle overs | With the new ball | Middle Overs |
IND vs WI Head-to-Head record (T20Is)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| India | 20 |
| West Indies | 10 |
| No Result | 1 |
India vs West Indies Predicted Playing XI
India (IND):
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav/Mayank Yadav
West Indies (WI):
Kamil Pooran, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Keemo Paul, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph
Players to watch out for in IND vs WI
Abhishek Sharma (IND):
The southpaw has been in sensational form and even scored a breathtaking half-century in the Asian Games 2026 gold medal. He was adjudged Player of the Series in the last rubber against Afghanistan and will again pose a major threat to the West Indies bowlers.
Gudakesh Motie (WI):
The left-arm wrist-spinner has 49 wickets to his name from as many innings in his T20I career so far. Motie enjoyed bowling on Indian pitches during the T20 World Cup 2026, finishing as his team’s joint-highest wicket-taker with ten scalps from seven innings. He will again enjoy bowling in the spin-friendly conditions in Lucknow.
Today's Match Prediction: India to win
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Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.