India Prepares for West Indies T20I Series as Five-Match Showdown Kicks Off Tomorrow in Lucknow
Following the conclusion of the ODI series, India and West Indies will contest a five-match T20I series, with the first game scheduled for October 6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
The story
The focus in men's international cricket now shifts to the T20 format as India and West Indies prepare to clash in a five-match series, commencing tomorrow, October 6, in Lucknow. India, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, will be led by Shreyas Iyer and feature several players from their World Cup-winning squad, including Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan who are in good form.
The West Indies, captained by Shai Hope, will also bring destructive players like Rovman Powell and Shimron Hetmyer, looking to build on their thrilling victory in the final ODI. All five T20Is will be played at different venues across India, with matches also slated for Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, all starting at 7:00 PM IST.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan vs Myanmar | T20 | Bhutan won by 27 runs | Thinley Jamtsho (Bhutan) |
| Bahrain vs Thailand | T20 | Bahrain won by 7 runs | Imran Anwar 22* (14) (Bahrain) |
| South Korea vs Indonesia | T20I | South Korea won | Result not fully detailed |
| Kuwait vs Qatar | T20 | In progress |
Series in play
West Indies tour of India, 2026. ODI series concluded (India won 2-1), five-match T20I series starts October 6.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026. Tournament ongoing in Malaysia from October 5-14.
Tables that matter
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27
Position: Scotland leads with 45 points, USA is second with 43 points. Nepal is 7th with 24 points from 32 matches.
Note: A match between USA and UAE is scheduled for today.
What we'll be watching
- October 5, 15:00Z: United States of America vs United Arab Emirates (ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27) at Grand Prairie Stadium.
- October 6, 01:15Z: Qatar vs Thailand (ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026) at Bayuemas Oval.
- October 6, 06:00Z: Bahrain vs Bhutan (ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026) at YSD-UKM Cricket Oval.
- October 6, 06:00Z: Kuwait vs Mongolia (ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Sub Regional Qualifier A 2026) at Bayuemas Oval.
- October 6, 13:30Z: India vs West Indies (1st T20I, West Indies tour of India, 2026) at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
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