Lucknow, October 6, 2026: India will take on the West Indies in the first T20I of a five-match series today at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, with the match scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. India enter the series with strong momentum after their Asian Games gold-medal campaign.
India Look to Carry Winning Momentum
The Indian team comes into the T20I series on the back of a successful run at the 2026 Asian Games, where they won gold.
The five-match series will also give the team management a chance to test combinations and assess younger players ahead of upcoming international assignments.
Shreyas Iyer to Lead India
Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the series against the West Indies.
The squad features a mix of experienced names and younger players, with several spots in the playing XI still under discussion ahead of the opening match.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Sanju Samson Selection Question
One of the biggest talking points ahead of the first T20I is India’s opening combination.
The team management faces a selection decision involving Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Sanju Samson, with both players offering different options at the top of the order.
West Indies Aim to Challenge India
West Indies will look to build consistency after their recent ODI series against India.
The visitors also have fresh talent in their squad, including uncapped batter Kamil Pooran, who earned his maiden T20I call-up after a strong Caribbean Premier League season.
Lucknow Weather in Focus
Weather conditions around Lucknow have also attracted attention after rising water levels near parts of the stadium area.
However, stadium authorities have indicated that the match is expected to go ahead as scheduled despite local flooding concerns.
Match Timing and Venue
The first T20I will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
The match starts at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss expected around 6:30 PM IST.
Five-Match Series Across Five Cities
After Lucknow, the series will move to:
Ranchi – October 9
Indore – October 11
Hyderabad – October 14
Bengaluru – October 17
All five matches are scheduled for 7:00 PM IST starts.
Where to Watch
The India-West Indies T20I series will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Source – The Indian Express, Olympics.com, NDTV Sports
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