India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Results, Stars and What's Left to Play
India lead the five-match T20I series against West Indies 2-1, after Shreyas Iyer's maiden hundred, a record West Indies chase in Ranchi, and Arshdeep Singh's match-winning spell in Indore. Here are the results so far, the key players, and the schedule for the final two matches.
After India took the ODI series 2-1, the five-match T20I series against West Indies has turned into a run-fest. Through three games, India lead 2-1, with two centuries, a 250-plus chase, and a thriller in Indore already in the books. Here is everything that has happened so far and what is left to play.
The 60-second version
- Series score: India lead 2-1 with two to play.
- 1st T20I (Lucknow): India won by 8 wickets; Shreyas Iyer 102*.
- 2nd T20I (Ranchi): West Indies won by 6 wickets, chasing 250 with Shai Hope 102* and Sherfane Rutherford 84.
- 3rd T20I (Indore): India won by 14 runs; Arshdeep Singh player of the match, Abhishek Sharma 69.
- Still to come: Hyderabad (14 October) and Bengaluru (17 October).
Results so far
| Match | Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st T20I | 6 Oct | Lucknow | WI 171 (19.1); IND 172/2 (14.4). India won by 8 wickets |
| 2nd T20I | 9 Oct | Ranchi | IND 249/5; WI 252/4 (18.3). West Indies won by 6 wickets |
| 3rd T20I | 11 Oct | Indore | IND 223; WI 209/7. India won by 14 runs |
1st T20I: Iyer's maiden hundred
Captain Shreyas Iyer made his first T20I century, an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, as India chased 172 with 32 balls to spare in Lucknow. Earlier, India's spinners shared eight wickets to bowl West Indies out for 171.
2nd T20I: West Indies' record chase
India piled up 249 for 5 in Ranchi, led by Sanju Samson's 82 off 41. It wasn't enough. Shai Hope hit an unbeaten 102 off 45 and Sherfane Rutherford smashed 84 off 37 as West Indies reached 252 for 4 with nine balls left, their highest successful chase in T20Is.
3rd T20I: Arshdeep holds his nerve
Abhishek Sharma's blistering 69 off 30 powered India to 223. West Indies kept pace for long stretches, with Shimron Hetmyer making 43 off 26, but Arshdeep Singh, named player of the match, bowled the key overs at the death to restrict them to 209 for 7.
What's left: the schedule
| Match | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 4th T20I | 14 Oct 2026 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| 5th T20I | 17 Oct 2026 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
A win in Hyderabad would seal the series for India. If West Indies win, the series goes to a decider in Bengaluru, a ground famous for high scores, which is exactly what this series has produced.
Talking points
- Batting-friendly series. Totals above 220 have become normal, putting pressure on both bowling attacks.
- Shai Hope's tour. Hope also starred in the ODIs and has been West Indies' best player across formats.
- India's death bowling. Arshdeep's spell in Indore showed how decisive the final overs are in this series.
- Iyer's captaincy. Leading the T20I side, Iyer has backed his words with runs.
Scores are based on official scorecards. This article will be updated after the 4th and 5th T20Is.
Frequently asked questions
›What is the score in the India vs West Indies T20I series?
India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1 after three matches. India won the first T20I in Lucknow and the third in Indore, while West Indies won the second in Ranchi.
›When and where are the remaining India vs West Indies T20Is?
The 4th T20I is scheduled for 14 October 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, and the 5th T20I for 17 October 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
›Who is India's T20I captain against West Indies?
Shreyas Iyer is captaining India in the T20I series against West Indies. Shubman Gill led India in the ODI series that preceded it, which India won 2-1.
›Who scored centuries in the series?
Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden T20I century, an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, in the first T20I. Shai Hope replied with an unbeaten 102 off 45 balls in the second T20I to lead West Indies' record chase.