India are one win away from wrapping up the five-match T20I series as they face West Indies in the 4th T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday evening. Riding high after a 14-run win in Indore that gave them a 2-1 lead, Shreyas Iyer’s side can seal the series with a game to spare — while Shai Hope’s West Indies must win to keep the contest alive and force a decider.
Match Overview
The West Indies tour of India 2026 has produced a blockbuster T20I series so far, with bat dominating ball across all three games. India struck first, winning the series opener in Lucknow on October 6. West Indies hit back in spectacular fashion in the second T20I in Ranchi on October 9, gunning down a mammoth 250 — the second-highest successful chase in T20I history — with captain Shai Hope smashing an unbeaten 102 off just 45 balls to seal a six-wicket win.
India responded in the third T20I in Indore on October 11, piling up 223 and then holding their nerve to defend it, beating West Indies by 14 runs. Abhishek Sharma’s blistering 69 off 30 balls — featuring an 18-ball fifty, the fastest by an Indian against West Indies in T20Is — set the tone, before Arshdeep Singh’s 3 for 44 earned him the Player of the Match award. That win put India 2-1 up, and victory in Hyderabad would seal the series 3-1 and hand captain Shreyas Iyer a fifth straight series win, as noted in Cricbuzz’s match preview.
For West Indies, the equation is simple: win and take the series to a decider, or lose and hand India the trophy. With their batting line-up firing on all cylinders, the tourists will back themselves on another flat Hyderabad deck.
Date, Time & Venue
Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST (1:30 PM GMT)
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
Series: West Indies tour of India 2026 — 4th of 5 T20Is
Probable Playing XIs
India probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, followed by the all-round and bowling options. The key selection call for the hosts is whether to stick with the extra seamer that worked so well in Indore or recall Kuldeep Yadav to the XI.
West Indies probable XI: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, followed by the all-rounders and bowlers. Romario Shepherd remains a fitness doubt after injuring himself while bowling in Ranchi, which could force a change in the pace attack.
Full Squads
India squad: Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Shivam Dube, Ravi Bishnoi, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kuldeep Yadav.
West Indies squad: Shai Hope (c & wk), Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Akeal Hosein, Amir Jangoo, Romario Shepherd, Matthew Forde.
Head-to-Head Record
In the ongoing five-match series, India lead West Indies 2-1 after three high-scoring encounters. The numbers strongly favour the hosts in Hyderabad: India have won all three T20Is ever staged at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, a record they will be desperate to extend. Recent form also points India’s way — ESPNcricinfo lists India’s last five T20I results as WLWWW compared to West Indies’ LWLWL.
Pitch & Weather Report
Hyderabad has built a reputation as a batting paradise, and this series has done nothing to change that. The surface at Uppal is typically flat with short square boundaries, and both sides have feasted so far — 250 chased in Ranchi, 223 defended in Indore. As Cricbuzz’s preview puts it, bowlers have been searching for crumbs of comfort all series, and another run-fest looks on the cards. With dew likely to settle in under lights, the captain winning the toss may prefer to chase. The weather is expected to stay dry through the evening, so a full 40-over contest is on the cards.
Where to Watch / Live Streaming
Fans in India can watch the India vs West Indies 4th T20I live on the Star Sports Network on television, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website. In the USA and Canada, the match will be shown on Willow TV. Ball-by-ball commentary and live scores will also be available on Cricbuzz and ESPNcricinfo.
FAQs
When and where is the India vs West Indies 4th T20I?
The 4th T20I will be played on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, starting at 7:00 PM IST.
What is the current score in the IND vs WI T20I series?
India lead the five-match series 2-1. India won the 1st T20I in Lucknow and the 3rd T20I in Indore, while West Indies won the 2nd T20I in Ranchi with a record 250 chase.
Where can I watch the IND vs WI 4th T20I live in India?
The match will be telecast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed live on JioHotstar in India.
Who are the key players to watch in the 4th T20I?
For India, Abhishek Sharma — the fastest to 2000 T20I runs — Sanju Samson, who has two T20 hundreds in Hyderabad, and Arshdeep Singh with the ball. For West Indies, captain Shai Hope, fresh off his unbeaten 102 in Ranchi, along with Rovman Powell and Roston Chase.
Final Summary
The 4th T20I in Hyderabad promises another batting spectacle as India chase a series-clinching win and West Indies fight for survival. With a 2-1 lead, a perfect record at this venue, and their big guns in form, India start as favourites — but Shai Hope’s men have already shown in Ranchi that they can chase down anything. Expect fireworks from 7:00 PM IST onwards.
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