India vs West Indies 2026: Schedule, Squads, Venues and Live Streaming
India are set to begin their 2026-27 home season with a white-ball series against the West Indies, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. The India vs West Indies 2026 series begins on September 27 with the opening ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. The ODI leg will be followed by five T20Is across October.
The series will also attract plenty of attention because India’s ODI squad includes veteran stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, while the T20I team features young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
India vs West Indies 2026 Series
The eight-match white-ball series is divided into three ODIs and five T20Is.
The ODI matches will take place in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh. The T20I series will then move to Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.
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India vs West Indies ODI Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2nd ODI | September 30 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| 3rd ODI | October 3 | 2:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
India vs West Indies T20I Schedule
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | October 6 | 7:00 PM | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | 7:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11 | 7:00 PM | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14 | 7:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17 | 7:00 PM | Bengaluru |
The schedule has been confirmed by the BCCI.
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India ODI Squad vs West Indies
Shubman Gill will captain the ODI side, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain.
The squad also includes Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who return to India’s ODI setup. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir are among the other batting options.
India ODI Squad
Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (VC), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Naman Dhir.
India T20I Squad vs West Indies
Shreyas Iyer will captain India’s T20I team, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
The squad includes several familiar T20 names, along with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who continues to attract attention following his rapid rise.
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (C), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Tilak Varma (VC), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav.
West Indies ODI Squad vs India
Shai Hope will captain the West Indies ODI side.
The squad features experienced players such as Roston Chase, Alzarri Joseph and Sherfane Rutherford, alongside younger options including Jewel Andrew and Vitel Lawes.
West Indies ODI Squad
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, Jayden Seales.
West Indies T20I Squad vs India
Shai Hope will also lead the West Indies in the T20I series.
The Caribbean side has several experienced T20 players, including Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.
Kamil Pooran and Quentin Sampson are among the younger names in the squad.
West Indies T20I Squad
Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
Where to Watch India vs West Indies 2026?
Cricket fans in India will be able to follow the complete series through television and digital streaming.
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
The series consists of eight matches, giving fans more than two weeks of international white-ball cricket.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Return
One of the biggest talking points surrounding the ODI series is the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
Both players are included in the ODI squad as India begin building towards the next ODI World Cup cycle. Shubman Gill remains the captain, creating a combination of established experience and India’s current leadership structure.
The three ODIs could therefore provide an important opportunity for India to assess their combination ahead of future major tournaments.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Adds Excitement to T20Is
The T20I series has its own major attraction. Teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is part of India’s squad, adding another young player to an already competitive T20 setup.
India’s T20I team also includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh.
Meanwhile, Shai Hope will lead a West Indies side containing several players with extensive T20 experience.
India vs West Indies 2026: Key Dates
- September 27: 1st ODI — Thiruvananthapuram
- September 30: 2nd ODI — Guwahati
- October 3: 3rd ODI — New Chandigarh
- October 6: 1st T20I — Lucknow
- October 9: 2nd T20I — Ranchi
- October 11: 3rd T20I — Indore
- October 14: 4th T20I — Hyderabad
- October 17: 5th T20I — Bengaluru
All times are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
What To Expect From The Series
The ODI leg will put the spotlight on India’s preparations for the next World Cup cycle, particularly with Rohit and Kohli returning alongside a younger group.
The T20Is offer a different storyline, with Shreyas Iyer leading an emerging combination and players such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi getting another opportunity to establish themselves.
For West Indies, the tour provides eight matches against India and an opportunity to test their squads across both white-ball formats.
With the first ODI scheduled for September 27, the India vs West Indies series is set to open India’s 2026-27 home international season.
India vs West Indies 2026 FAQs
When does India vs West Indies 2026 begin?
The series begins on September 27 with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
How many matches will India and West Indies play?
The teams will play eight matches — three ODIs and five T20Is.
Where can fans watch the series in India?
The matches will be televised on the Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar.
Who is India’s ODI captain?
Shubman Gill is India’s ODI captain.
Who is India’s T20I captain?
Shreyas Iyer is India’s T20I captain.
Who is captaining West Indies?
Shai Hope will captain both the ODI and T20I sides listed for the India series.
