India vs West Indies 1st T20I Today: Live Streaming, Match Time and Android, iOS Links
India will face West Indies in the first T20 International of the five-match series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST, with the toss expected at around 6:30 PM IST. Indian viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network, while online streaming will be available through JioHotstar. The Times of India
India enter the T20I series after winning the ODI series against West Indies 2-1 and securing the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer will captain the Indian T20I side, while Shai Hope leads West Indies. The Indian Express
When does India vs West Indies 1st T20I start?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies, 1st T20I |
| Date | Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Start Time | 7:00 PM IST |
| Toss | Around 6:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Format | T20 International |
| India Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| West Indies Captain | Shai Hope |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Coverage | Star Sports Network |
The first T20I will start at 7:00 PM IST in Lucknow. The Times of India
How to watch India vs West Indies live in India
Fans in India can watch the first T20I live on the Star Sports Network.
Online viewers can stream the match through the JioHotstar app and website. Sporting News
How to watch on Android and iPhone
- Download or open the JioHotstar app.
- Sign in to your account.
- Go to the Sports or Cricket section.
- Search for India vs West Indies.
- Select the 1st T20I.
- Open the live stream when coverage begins.
The JioHotstar app is available through Google Play for Android devices and the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Subscription or viewing requirements may apply depending on JioHotstar’s current plans.
India begin T20I series after Asian Games gold
India come into the series in strong form after successfully defending their men’s cricket gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026.
Shreyas Iyer’s side defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the final, before several members of that squad returned home for the West Indies series. Sporting News
India also won the preceding ODI series against West Indies 2-1, although the visitors finished the 50-over leg on a high by winning the final ODI. The Indian Express
Sanju Samson in India’s T20I squad
Sanju Samson is one of India’s wicketkeeping options for the five-match series.
India also have Ishan Kishan in the squad, while Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi provide further options at the top of the order.
A possible India combination could feature Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson at the top, followed by Ishan Kishan, captain Shreyas Iyer and vice-captain Tilak Varma. The Indian Express
The final playing XI will be confirmed at the toss.
India T20I Squad
Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav and Naman Dhir. The Indian Express
West Indies T20I Squad
Shai Hope (Captain & WK), 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. The Indian Express
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Pitch Report
The surface at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow is expected to be relatively slow and low, with the large boundaries potentially making stroke-making more difficult.
Spinners could play an important role, particularly through the middle overs. Dew later in the evening, however, could influence the conditions and the captain’s decision at the toss. The Times of India
India vs West Indies T20I Series Schedule
| Match | Date | Time | 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 five-match series will run from October 6 to October 17. BCCI
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Quick Details
Match: India vs West Indies, 1st T20I
Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM IST
Toss: 6:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
India Captain: Shreyas Iyer
West Indies Captain: Shai Hope
TV: Star Sports Network📱 Android (Google Play)
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