India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match October 14, 2026: Playing XI, Squad, Time, Venue & Where to Watch

Last Updated: Oct 14, 2026, 18:37 IST

India vs West Indies 4th T20I on October 14, 2026: Check match time, venue, probable playing XI, full squads, series score and live-streaming details.

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match October 14, 2026: Playing XI, Squad, Time, Venue & Where to Watch
India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match October 14, 2026: Playing XI, Squad, Time, Venue & Where to Watch

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match 2026: Men in Blue, Team India & West Indies (Windies) will play their fourth match of the five-match T20I series on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

By winning the third match of the ongoing T20I series, India have won a total of 2 matches against the West Indies, and they are ahead by 2-1 in the five-match T20I series.

With this, Team India will try to win the 4th T20I match and take a 3-1 lead and win this five-match T20I series, but West Indies will also try hard to make a big win against Team India and try to make it a 2-2 series.

So, the next 5th T20I would be more exciting for fans who will follow this five-match T20I series: Team India or West Indies?

Well, in this fourth T20I match, there will be great rivalry between both teams. The last match, which was played in Indore, was full of excitement, and India defeated the West Indies by 14 runs after scoring 223 runs in their first innings.

Now, today’s fans are more excited to know about the Playing XI, Squad, Time, Venue & Where to Watch. So, here are all the details given in a clear table format, with key players to watch for, current standings for the team, what to expect in the 4th T20I match between India & West Indies, and where you can watch this match live.

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match 2026: Overview

Here is a quick overview of the India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match 2026 given below in the table format:

Match Detail

Information

Match

India vs West Indies, 4th T20I

Series

West Indies tour of India 2026

Date

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Time

7:00 PM IST

Toss Time

6:30 PM IST

Toss Result

Team India Won the Toss & Choose to Bowl First

Venue

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

India Captain

Shreyas Iyer

West Indies Captain

Shai Hope

TV Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Streaming

JioHotstar

Series Format

Five-match T20I series

India vs West Indies 4th T20I 2026: Probable Playing XI

The final playing XI for India vs West Indies 4th T20I 2026 is given below:

India's Probable Playing XI

  1. Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)

  2. Abhishek Sharma

  3. Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)

  4. Shreyas Iyer (Captain)

  5. Tilak Varma

  6. Nitish Kumar Reddy

  7. Axar Patel

  8. Naman Dhir

  9. Prince Yadav

  10. Arshdeep Singh

  11. Mayank Yadav

 

West Indies' Playing XI

  1. Shai Hope (C & WK)

  2. Kamil Pooran

  3. Shimron Hetmyer

  4. Rovman Powell

  5. Sherfane Rutherford

  6. Roston Chase

  7. Romario Shepherd

  8. Matthew Forde

  9. Shamar Joseph

  10. Gudakesh Motie

  11. Akeal Hosein

Other options: Amir Jangoo, Jewel Andrew, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer and Quentin Sampson.

India vs West Indies Full Squad 2026

India's Squad

No.

Player

Role

1

Shreyas Iyer (C)

Batter

2

Abhishek Sharma

Batter/All-rounder

3

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Batter

4

Ishan Kishan (WK)

Wicketkeeper-batter

5

Sanju Samson (WK)

Wicketkeeper-batter

6

Tilak Varma

Batter

7

Shivam Dube

All-rounder

8

Kuldeep Yadav

Bowler

9

Axar Patel

All-rounder

10

Ravi Bishnoi

Bowler

11

Nitish Kumar Reddy

All-rounder

12

Arshdeep Singh

Bowler

13

Prince Yadav

Bowler

14

Mayank Yadav

Bowler

15

Naman Dhir

All-rounder

West Indies' Squad

No.

Player

Role

1

Shai Hope (C & WK)

Wicketkeeper-batter

2

Akeal Hosein

Bowler

3

Amir Jangoo (WK)

Wicketkeeper-batter

4

Gudakesh Motie

Bowler

5

Jewel Andrew (WK)

Wicketkeeper-batter

6

Kamil Pooran

Batter

7

Keemo Paul

All-rounder

8

Matthew Forde

Bowler/All-rounder

9

Quentin Sampson

Batter

10

Romario Shepherd

All-rounder

11

Roston Chase

All-rounder

12

Rovman Powell

Batter/All-rounder

13

Shamar Joseph

Bowler

14

Shamar Springer

All-rounder

15

Sherfane Rutherford

Batter/All-rounder

16

Shimron Hetmyer

Batter

India vs West Indies 4th T20I 2026: Where to Watch Live?

Cricket fans in India can follow the fourth T20I through the following platforms.

Platform

Details

Live TV

Star Sports Network

Online Streaming

JioHotstar app and website

Match Start Time

7:00 PM IST

Toss

6:30 PM IST

Live Scores

BCCI and ICC official websites

India vs West Indies 4th T20I: Venue Details

The 4th T20I match between India & West Indies will be played on October 14, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Telangana.

This stadium is known for hosting several international ad IPL matches, and the the pitch of this stadium is batting-friendly, and batters have a good hope of scoring high runs.

So, in today’s match, there is a high chance to see big scores from both teams, but the toss, powerplay wickest, and middle-overs performance of both teams can change the match scenario.

Let’s see the match, then we will update all the scenarios of the match in this article.

Key Players to Watch

Abhishek Sharma (India): His aggressive batting at the start can give India a quick advantage. He scored 69 runs from 30 balls in the third T20I.

Arshdeep Singh (India): The left-arm fast bowler took three wickets in the previous match. India will hope he can make early breakthroughs again.

Shreyas Iyer (India): As captain, he will have an important role in managing the batting order and making decisions during the match.

Shai Hope (West Indies): The West Indies captain can provide stability at the top of the order and help his team build a strong total.

Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies): His attacking style makes him an important batter, especially when the team needs quick runs.

Roston Chase (West Indies): His ability to contribute with both bat and ball could make him a key player in Hyderabad.

India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Current Standings

India have taken a 2-1 lead in the five-match series after winning the third T20I in Indore. The fourth match is important for both teams, but India have the advantage.

Match

Result

1st T20I

India won

2nd T20I

West Indies won

3rd T20I

India won by 14 runs

4th T20I

October 14, Hyderabad

5th T20I

October 17, Bengaluru

Note: The fourth and fifth matches are scheduled fixtures, not completed results.

India vs West Indies 4th T20I: What to Expect?

India will enter the match with confidence after their win in Indore. However, the team will need to maintain its batting momentum throughout the innings instead of losing wickets in the middle overs.

Abhishek Sharma has shown that he can score quickly at the top of the order. The Indian bowlers will also look to repeat their disciplined performance from the third match.

West Indies have enough power hitters to challenge India. Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer and Sherfane Rutherford can change the match with their batting. The visitors will need early wickets and a better start with the ball if they want to level the series.

Hyderabad is known for its batting-friendly conditions, and the team winning the toss may consider the conditions before deciding whether to bat or bowl first.

What Happens if India Win the Fourth T20I?

If India win the fourth match, they will take a 3-1 lead in the five-match series. West Indies will then have only one match left and will be unable to draw the series.

If West Indies win, the series will be level at 2-2, and the fifth T20I in Bengaluru will decide the series winner.

Conclusion

The India vs West Indies fourth T20I on October 14 is an important match for both sides. India will look to use their 2-1 lead to seal the series, while West Indies will aim to level the contest and take the fight to Bengaluru.

With attacking batters, quality bowlers and a lively Hyderabad venue, fans can expect a competitive match. The final playing XIs will be confirmed after the toss, so viewers should check the official match centre for the latest team updates.

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