The West Indies Tour of India 2026 is set to bring three weeks of exciting white-ball cricket as India host the Caribbean side for three One Day Internationals and five T20 Internationals across eight Indian cities.
The series begins on September 27, 2026, with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram and concludes with the fifth T20I in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026.
BCCI has confirmed that the ODI matches will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh, while Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru will stage the five T20Is.
India have also announced separate ODI and T20I squads. Shubman Gill will captain the ODI team, while Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the T20I series. West Indies will be led by Shai Hope in both formats.
Here is everything you need to know about the India vs West Indies 2026 schedule, match timings, venues, squads, captains and players to watch.
West Indies Tour of India 2026 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series | West Indies Tour of India 2026 |
| Teams | India vs West Indies |
| Host | India |
| Start Date | September 27, 2026 |
| End Date | October 17, 2026 |
| ODI Matches | 3 |
| T20I Matches | 5 |
| Total Matches | 8 |
| India ODI Captain | Shubman Gill |
| India T20I Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
| ODI Start Time | 2:00 PM IST |
| T20I Start Time | 7:00 PM IST |
The tour opens India’s 2026–27 men’s international home season.
West Indies Tour of India 2026 Full Schedule
The eight matches will be spread across eight different cities.
| Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 2nd ODI | September 30, 2026 | 2:00 PM | Guwahati |
| 3rd ODI | October 3, 2026 | 2:00 PM | New Chandigarh |
| 1st T20I | October 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Lucknow |
| 2nd T20I | October 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Ranchi |
| 3rd T20I | October 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Indore |
| 4th T20I | October 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | October 17, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Bengaluru |
BCCI confirmed the complete fixture list when announcing India’s squads on September 16.
India vs West Indies ODI Series 2026
The tour begins with a three-match ODI series.
All three matches are scheduled as afternoon/evening fixtures beginning at 2:00 PM IST.
India vs West Indies 1st ODI
Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
The opening match will mark the beginning of India’s 2026–27 home international season.
It will also bring experienced Indian batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back into the ODI setup alongside captain Shubman Gill.
West Indies will be captained by wicketkeeper-batter Shai Hope.
India vs West Indies 2nd ODI
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: Guwahati, Assam
Guwahati hosts the second ODI.
The match will carry additional significance for West Indies because Cricket West Indies says the first two ODIs of this series complete the current automatic qualification cycle for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
CWI has confirmed that West Indies will still need to participate in the qualification tournament regardless of the results because they cannot overtake the nearest team above them in the automatic-qualification standings.
India vs West Indies 3rd ODI
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM IST
Venue: New Chandigarh
The third and final ODI moves the series to New Chandigarh.
With the ODI leg ending here, both teams will then have a short break before switching formats for five T20 Internationals.
IND vs WI T20 Series 2026 Schedule
The T20I leg begins on October 6 and includes five matches.
1st T20I – Lucknow
Date: October 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Lucknow
The opening T20I will see Shreyas Iyer take charge of the Indian side.
India’s squad features several aggressive young batters, including Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
2nd T20I – Ranchi
Date: October 9, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Ranchi
The second match will be staged at Ranchi.
West Indies’ T20 lineup features plenty of power-hitting options, including Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd.
3rd T20I – Indore
Date: October 11, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Indore
Indore hosts the middle match of the five-game contest.
The venue has traditionally produced entertaining limited-overs cricket and could suit the attacking players on both sides.
4th T20I – Hyderabad
Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Hyderabad
The fourth T20I takes place in Hyderabad.
Depending on the results of the opening three fixtures, this could become either a series-deciding contest or an opportunity for one team to force the competition into a final-match decider.
5th T20I – Bengaluru
Date: October 17, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The fifth and final T20I will be played in Bengaluru.
With its relatively compact boundaries and reputation for high-scoring limited-overs cricket, the Chinnaswamy Stadium provides an exciting setting for the tour finale.
India ODI Squad
BCCI has announced a 15-member 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.
Shubman Gill remains India’s ODI captain, with KL Rahul serving as vice-captain.
India T20I Squad
India’s T20I squad has a significantly younger profile.
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.
BCCI named Shreyas Iyer as captain and Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
West Indies ODI Squad
Cricket West Indies announced the following squad:
Shai Hope (Captain), 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
The West Indies T20 squad includes:
Shai Hope (Captain), 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
Kamil Pooran Receives Maiden T20I Call-Up
One of the most interesting selections is Kamil Pooran.
The opening batter has earned his first West Indies T20I call-up after an impressive Caribbean Premier League season.
According to Cricket West Indies, Pooran scored 273 runs in eight CPL innings at a strike rate of 159.64 and an average of 39.
The India series therefore represents a major opportunity for the young batter to establish himself at international level.
IND vs WI 2026 Venues
Eight cities will host matches during the tour.
Thiruvananthapuram
Hosts the first ODI on September 27.
Guwahati
Hosts the second ODI on September 30.
New Chandigarh
Hosts the final ODI on October 3.
Lucknow
Hosts the opening T20I on October 6.
Ranchi
Stages the second T20I on October 9.
Indore
Hosts the third T20I on October 11.
Hyderabad
Stages the fourth T20I on October 14.
Bengaluru
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium hosts the fifth and final T20I on October 17.
BCCI’s decision to use eight different venues means cricket fans across several parts of India will have an opportunity to watch the series.
India vs West Indies 2026 FAQs
When does the West Indies Tour of India 2026 start?
The series starts on September 27, 2026, with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.
When does the India vs West Indies series end?
The fifth and final T20I will be played in Bengaluru on October 17, 2026.
How many matches will India and West Indies play?
The teams will play eight international matches: three ODIs and five T20Is.
What time do India vs West Indies ODI matches start?
All three ODIs are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.
What time do IND vs WI T20 matches start?
All five T20Is are scheduled for 7:00 PM IST starts.
Who is India’s ODI captain against West Indies?
Shubman Gill will captain India in the ODI series, with KL Rahul as vice-captain.
Who will captain India in the T20 series?
Shreyas Iyer will lead India’s T20I team, while Tilak Varma is vice-captain.
Who is West Indies captain against India?
Shai Hope has been named captain of both the ODI and T20I squads.
Are Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli playing against West Indies?
Yes. Both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are included in India’s ODI squad for the West Indies series.
Is Abhishek Sharma playing against West Indies?
Yes. Abhishek Sharma has been selected in India’s T20I squad.
Is Shimron Hetmyer playing against India?
Hetmyer is included in West Indies’ T20I squad and is expected to join for that part of the tour after an extended post-CPL recovery period.
Is Jason Holder playing in the India series?
No. Cricket West Indies says Jason Holder has been rested for the series.
Final Words
The West Indies Tour of India 2026 promises almost three weeks of entertaining international cricket.
The action begins with the 1st ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by matches in Guwahati and New Chandigarh.
The focus then switches to T20 cricket, with five matches scheduled across Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru before the tour concludes on October 17.
India’s ODI squad combines the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli with Shubman Gill’s leadership, while the T20 side features an exciting younger core built around Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
West Indies, meanwhile, arrive under Shai Hope with players such as Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford.
With eight matches in eight different Indian cities, the IND vs WI 2026 series should provide plenty of high-scoring cricket, emerging talent and important preparation for both teams’ future global tournaments.
