Archive · 6 Oct 2026
India Face West Indies in T20I After Asian Games Gold
India are due to play West Indies in the first match of a five-game T20 series.
The match is scheduled for October 6 in Lucknow.
India are returning after winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Shreyas Iyer is expected to lead India.
Reports describe some choices about India’s bowling and batting lineups as undecided.
One article’s headline says Mayank Yadav will play and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will not.
West Indies have brought in Amir Jangoo as cover because Jewel Andrew was injured.
The team also hopes captain Shai Hope will be fit to play.
India are scheduled to face West Indies in the first of five T20Is on Tuesday, October 6, at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
India return to action three days after winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.
Shreyas Iyer is expected to continue as India’s captain.
India’s bowling and opening combinations are unresolved in one report; another article’s headline says Mayank Yadav is in and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is out.
West Indies have added Amir Jangoo as cover for injured Jewel Andrew, while captain Shai Hope’s fitness is uncertain.
- Who
- India and West Indies; Shreyas Iyer is expected to lead India.
- What
- The first of five T20Is between India and West Indies.
- When
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
- Where
- Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India.
- Why
- It is the opening match of the five-T20I series.
Possible India Selection
Alternative Selection Options
Opening combination
Possible India Selection
India could continue with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma opening, with Sanju Samson at No. 3.
Alternative Selection Options
India could move Sanju Samson back to the opening slot, which could make it difficult to include Sooryavanshi.
New-ball bowling
Possible India Selection
Mayank Yadav could partner Arshdeep Singh with the new ball.
Alternative Selection Options
Prince Yadav is another option to partner Arshdeep Singh; the report does not confirm the choice.
- Match
- India vs West Indies, first T20I
- Series
- Five T20Is
- Date
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026
- Venue
- Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- India captain
- Shreyas Iyer is expected to continue leading India.
- India selection
- One headline names Mayank Yadav in and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out; another report discusses bowling and batting options without confirming the lineup.
- West Indies squad
- Amir Jangoo was added as cover for injured Jewel Andrew.
- Shai Hope
- West Indies hope their captain will be fit to play.
