India and West Indies return to international action with a three-match ODI series followed by five T20Is. The India vs West Indies 2026 tour begins on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram and concludes on October 17 in Bengaluru.

With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli selected for India’s ODI squad, Shubman Gill leading the ODI side and Shreyas Iyer captaining the T20I team, there are several interesting storylines ahead of the opening match.

Here’s your guide to the full IND vs WI 2026 schedule, match timings, confirmed squads, venues and players to watch.

India vs West Indies 2026 Series Overview

IND vs WI 2026 Complete ODI Schedule

The ODI series will be played in Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati and New Chandigarh. All three matches are scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.

India vs West Indies 2026 T20I Schedule

Five T20Is follow the ODI series, with a different host city for each fixture.

All T20Is are scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. Fixtures remain subject to official changes.

India’s Confirmed Squads

India ODI Squad

Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul (vice-captain), Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Gurnoor Brar, Mohammed Siraj, Auqib Nabi, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Naman Dhir.

India’s ODI selection brings together established international players and emerging talent. Gill will have experienced batting options in Rohit, Kohli and Rahul, while Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav and the other selected bowlers offer different combinations.

India T20I Squad

Shreyas Iyer (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma (vice-captain), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Mayank Yadav.

The T20I squad has several attacking batting options and a combination of pace, wrist-spin and all-round players. Team selection could change with the conditions at each venue.

West Indies Confirmed Squads

West Indies ODI 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 and Jayden Seales.

West Indies T20I Squad

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 and Shamar Springer.

West Indies have selected Shai Hope as captain in both formats. John Campbell returns to the ODI squad, while Shimron Hetmyer is included for the T20Is after his recent Caribbean Premier League performances.

Key Players to Watch

Shubman Gill

Gill’s batting and leadership will be closely followed throughout the ODI series. His choices regarding the batting order and bowling combinations will be an important part of India’s approach.

Virat Kohli

Kohli brings considerable ODI experience to India’s middle order. His contests against the West Indies pace attack could provide some of the most interesting passages of play.

Shai Hope

West Indies will look to Hope for both runs and leadership across the eight matches. His ability to build an ODI innings and adapt to the T20 format gives him an important role.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep is included in both Indian squads. His wrist-spin presents a different challenge for West Indies’ middle-order batters.

Shimron Hetmyer

Hetmyer joins West Indies for the T20I series after a productive Caribbean Premier League campaign. His power-hitting could influence important phases of the shorter-format matches.

India vs West Indies 1st ODI Preview

The opening ODI takes place on September 27 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, with play scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST.

India have several possible batting combinations, while West Indies have both established and developing pace-bowling options. The toss, pitch conditions and final playing XIs will provide more information about each team’s strategy.

Readers should check the official match-day announcements for confirmed XIs, injury updates and weather conditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the India vs West Indies 2026 series start?

The series begins on September 27, 2026, with the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram.

How many matches will India and West Indies play?

The teams are scheduled to play three ODIs and five T20Is, making eight matches in total.

Who is India’s captain for the series?

Shubman Gill will captain the ODI team, while Shreyas Iyer will lead India in the T20Is.

Who is the West Indies captain?

Shai Hope is the captain of both West Indies squads.

When is the final IND vs WI T20I?

The fifth and final T20I is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Bengaluru.

Final Thoughts

The India vs West Indies 2026 series brings eight international matches to eight Indian cities. Different Indian captains across the formats, returning senior players and opportunities for emerging talent make this tour an interesting part of the international cricket calendar.

For accurate match-day information, follow the official boards’ announcements and confirmed team news.

Sources:
BCCI fixtures |
India squad announcement |
West Indies squad announcement

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