India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first T20I of the five-match series on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
After winning the toss, India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first. West Indies were bowled out for 171 runs in 19.1 overs.
India then chased down the target of 172 runs in just 14.4 overs, finishing at 172/2 with the massive century of Shreyas Iyer who scored 102 runs in 43. The victory gives India an early 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Key Details
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Key Details
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Information
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Match
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India vs West Indies, 1st T20I
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Series
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India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026
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Date
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6 October 2026
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Day
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Tuesday
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Venue
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Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
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City
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Lucknow
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Format
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T20I
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Toss
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India won the toss and elected to bowl
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West Indies Score
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171 all out in 19.1 overs
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India Score
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172/2 in 14.4 overs
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Result
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India won by 8 wickets
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Series Score
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India lead 1-0
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Player of the Match
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Shreyas Iyer
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India vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Result
India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first T20I in Lucknow.
West Indies batted first after India chose to bowl. The visitors were bowled out for 171 runs in 19.1 overs.
India produced a strong chase and reached 172/2 in 14.4 overs, winning the match with 32 balls remaining.
Final Result
India won by 8 wickets
West Indies: 171 all out (19.1 overs)
India: 172/2 (14.4 overs)
India lead the five-match T20I series 1-0.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I Match Highlights
First Innings: West Indies 171 All Out
India won the toss and decided to bowl first. West Indies captain Shai Hope and debutant Kamil Pooran opened the innings.
West Indies lost wickets at regular intervals, but Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford steadied the innings with important half-centuries.
Hope scored 52 runs from 37 balls, including six fours and two sixes. Rutherford was the top scorer for West Indies, making 56 runs from 34 balls with six fours and three sixes.
India's debutant Naman Dhir made an immediate impact with the ball. He took 3 wickets for 31 runs in four overs. Axar Patel also picked up two wickets.
West Indies were eventually bowled out for 171 runs in 19.1 overs.
Top West Indies Batters
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Batter
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Runs
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Balls
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4s
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6s
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Sherfane Rutherford
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56
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34
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6
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3
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Shai Hope
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52
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37
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6
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2
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Akeal Hosein
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15
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9
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1
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1
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Kamil Pooran
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12
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11
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2
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0
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Top India Bowlers
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Bowler
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Overs
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Runs
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Wickets
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Naman Dhir
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4
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31
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3
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Axar Patel
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3.1
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26
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2
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Kuldeep Yadav
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4
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33
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2
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Arshdeep Singh
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4
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34
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1
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Second Innings: India 172/2 in 14.4 Overs
India began the chase of 172 runs with the aim of taking an early lead in the five-match series.
The Indian batting line-up made light work of the target, reaching 172/2 in just 14.4 overs. India therefore won the match by 8 wickets with 32 balls remaining.
Captain Shreyas Iyer played an important role in the chase, while India's batters maintained a high scoring rate throughout the innings.
India's chase was completed with plenty of overs to spare, giving the hosts a comfortable victory in the opening match of the series.
India Batting
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Batter
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Runs
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Balls
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4s
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6s
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Shreyas Iyer
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102*
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43
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10
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6
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Ishan Kishan
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37
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27
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5
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0
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Abhishek Sharma
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21
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10
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3
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1
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Sanju Samson
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11`
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9
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1
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0
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India: 172/2 in 14.4 overs.
West Indies Bowlers
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Bowler
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Overs
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Runs
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Wickets
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Akeal Hosein
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4
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37
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1
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Roston Chase
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3.4
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37
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1
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India vs West Indies 1st T20I Player of the Match
Golden Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer
India captain Shreyas Iyer was named the Player of the Match for his important contribution in India's eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I.
Iyer played a crucial role in India's successful chase of 172 runs, helping the team maintain control of the innings and reach the target in just 14.4 overs. His composed batting under pressure was one of the key factors behind India's comfortable victory.
His performance helped India begin the five-match T20I series on a winning note and take a 1-0 lead.
India vs West Indies 1st T20I: Match-Winning Performance
India's victory was built on a strong bowling effort followed by an impressive batting performance. West Indies were restricted to 171 runs, while India chased down the target in just 14.4 overs, losing only two wickets.
Shreyas Iyer played an important role in the successful chase. His batting helped India keep the required run rate under control and ensured that the hosts did not allow West Indies to make a comeback.
Iyer's contribution, along with India's overall team performance, helped India secure a convincing eight-wicket win in the opening T20I.
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.