West Indies vs India 2026 Live on Smartcric

West Indies tour India for a white-ball series running from 27 September to 17 October 2026, comprising three ODIs followed by five T20Is across eight different Indian cities. The series carries an unusual split-captaincy story on the Indian side, driven directly by an overlapping commitment: the Asian Games.

India vs West Indies 2026

India’s ODI squad selection has been shaped almost entirely by the Asian Games, which runs from 24 September to 3 October and overlaps with all three ODIs against West Indies. Regular white-ball picks like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Jasprit Bumrah are unavailable for ODI duty due to Asian Games commitments.

India have recalled both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to the ODI setup, with Shubman Gill named ODI captain and KL Rahul as vice-captain. Ruturaj Gaikwad returns as a top-order option, while Auqib Nabi and Naman Dhir have received maiden ODI call-ups. Dhruv Jurel has been picked as back-up wicketkeeper ahead of Rishabh Pant.

For the T20I series, Shreyas Iyer continues as captain, having also led India at the Asian Games — the Games conclude on 3 October, giving those players only a few days to return to national duty before the first T20I in Lucknow on 6 October. Jasprit Bumrah has not been selected for either the ODI or T20I squad, despite recently returning to international cricket in India’s T20I series against Afghanistan.

On the West Indies side, Shimron Hetmyer will miss the ODI leg entirely but returns for the T20Is. John Campbell is back in the ODI squad, while Jewel Andrew has come in for the injured Ackeem Auguste. For the T20Is, Kamil Pooran earns a recall after a strong 2026 Caribbean Premier League campaign — 273 runs at a strike rate of 159.64 — while Jason Holder has been rested.

Schedule

All eight matches are being played at different venues. ODIs are day-night fixtures starting at 2:00 PM IST; T20Is are night fixtures starting at 7:00 PM IST.

ODI Series

Match	Date	Venue
1st ODI	Sunday, 27 September 2026	Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
2nd ODI	Wednesday, 30 September 2026	Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
3rd ODI	Saturday, 3 October 2026	Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh

T20I Series

Match	Date	Venue
1st T20I	Tuesday, 6 October 2026	Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
2nd T20I	Friday, 9 October 2026	JSCA International Stadium Complex, Ranchi
3rd T20I	Sunday, 11 October 2026	Holkar Stadium, Indore
4th T20I	Wednesday, 14 October 2026	Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
5th T20I	Saturday, 17 October 2026	M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Venues

The tour spans eight venues across India, mixing established international grounds (Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru, Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad, Holkar Stadium in Indore) with venues that have hosted fewer marquee fixtures in recent years, such as New Chandigarh’s Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium.

IND vs WI Squads

West Indies ODI squad: Shai Hope (c), 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: Shai Hope (c), 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.

India: Shubman Gill (ODI captain), KL Rahul (ODI vice-captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhruv Jurel, Auqib Nabi, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, and Prince Yadav.

🚨 News 🚨#TeamIndia ODI & T20I squads announced for West Indies tour of India 2026, along with updated squad for Japan T20I & Asian Games.

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— BCCI (@BCCI) September 16, 2026

Players to Watch

Rohit Sharma (India): His recall to the ODI squad has been one of the series’ biggest talking points, with his ongoing role in India’s 50-over plans — and specifically his form ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup — under close scrutiny.

Kamil Pooran (West Indies): Called into the T20I squad off a red-hot 2026 CPL campaign, Pooran’s white-ball hitting makes him one of the more intriguing new faces to watch across the five T20Is.

Shubman Gill (India): Leading India in ODIs for a series shaped almost entirely around personnel availability, Gill’s captaincy and batting form will both be under the microscope as India build combinations toward the 2027 World Cup.

Recent Form

This series doubles as an important building block for India’s preparations for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, giving selectors a chance to assess combinations without several first-choice white-ball players available.

The two sides’ most recent bilateral meeting came during India’s 2023 tour of the West Indies, when India won the ODI series 2-1, but West Indies claimed the T20I series 3-2 — a result that suggests this fixture has produced competitive cricket in both directions in the recent past.

India vs West Indies 2026 Broadcast Channels/OTT Apps

In India, all matches will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on the JioHotstar App. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports Cricket bagged the broadcasting rights for the series. For a free viewing option, visit SmartCric UK for live scores and match updates.

In the United States and Canada, Willow TV will broadcast the matches via Sling TV. For Pakistan, Tapmad TV secured the digital media rights. In the MENA region, the Cricbuzz App and website will stream all matches live.

In the Caribbean and its nearby regions, Rush Sports will be the official broadcast partner for the series.

India: Star Sports, JioHotstar App

Caribbean: Rush Sports

UK: Sky Sports, Smartcric (not official)

USA & Canada: Willow TV

Pakistan: Tapmad TV

MENA: Cricbuzz

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