India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match 11 October 2026: Playing XI, Squad, Time, Venue & Where to Watch

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Match 11 October 2026: In the 5-match series of T20 matches, India and West Indies will play their 3rd T20I Match, which will be played 11 October 2026 at Holkar Stadium in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.

The 3rd 3rd T20I Match of India vs West Indies will begin at  7:00 PM IST, and the toss will be at 6:30 PM IST.

Team India will be led by Shreyas Iyer, while West Indies will be led by Shai Hope. Both teams have 1 match each, and currently this series is equal by 1-1, and try to win this match, and try ahead in this 5-match T20I series.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026: Match Details

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Playing XI

The final playing XIs are confirmed at the toss. The following are the probable teams based on the latest available team information.

India Playing XI

1. Sanju Samson (Wicketkeeper)

Abhishek Sharma

Ishan Kishan (Wicketkeeper)

Shreyas Iyer (Captain)

Tilak Varma

Nitish Kumar Reddy

Axar Patel

Naman Dhir

Prince Yadav

Arshdeep Singh

Mayank Yadav

West Indies Playing XI

1. Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper)

2. Kamil Pooran

3. Sherfane Rutherford

4. Shimron Hetmyer

5. Rovman Powell

6. Roston Chase

7. Romario Shepherd

8. Shamar Springer

9. Akeal Hosein

10. Gudakesh Motie

11. Shamar Joseph

West Indies have a strong mix of aggressive batters, all-rounders and specialist bowlers. Shai Hope will lead the team, while players such as Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford can provide quick runs in the middle overs.

Note: These are probable playing XIs, not officially confirmed teams. Changes may be made at the toss.

India T20I Squad for West Indies Series 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India's squad for the home series against West Indies. Washington Sundar was later withdrawn from the T20I squad, and Naman Dhir was named as his replacement.

The updated India squad is:

Source:BCCI's updated India T20I squad announcement.

West Indies T20I Squad for India Series 2026

West Indies have selected a balanced squad with experienced international players and younger options. Shai Hope will captain the side.

The squad includes:

1. Shai Hope (Captain and Wicketkeeper)

2. Jewel Andrew

3. Roston Chase

4. Matthew Forde

5. Shimron Hetmyer

6. Akeal Hosein

7. Shamar Joseph

8. Gudakesh Motie

9. Keemo Paul

10. Kamil Pooran

11. Rovman Powell

12. Sherfane Rutherford

13. Quentin Sampson

14. Romario Shepherd

15. Shamar Springer

The team will depend on its batting depth and all-rounders to build competitive totals. Its bowlers will also need to find ways to contain India's aggressive batting order.

India vs West Indies 3rd T20I: Date, Time and Venue

The third T20I match of India vs West Indies will be played on October 11, 2026, at Holkar Stadium in Indore, and this match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM Indian Standard Time, and the toss will be at 6:30 PM IST.

Holkar Stadium is one of the major cricket venues in Madhya Pradesh. It has hosted international cricket matches and is known for its lively atmosphere during India games.

Both sides will be keen to make the most of the conditions in Indore. The toss may influence decisions about batting or bowling first, depending on the pitch and conditions on match day.

Where to Watch India vs West Indies 3rd T20I Live?

Cricket fans in India can follow the third T20I through television and online streaming.

• Live TV telecast: Star Sports Network

• Live streaming: JioHotstar app and website

• Match date: October 11, 2026

• Match start time: 7:00 PM IST

• Toss time: 6:30 PM IST

Viewers should check their television listings and the official streaming platform for the applicable channel, subscription and access details.

India vs West Indies T20I Series 2026: Full Schedule

The five-match T20I series is scheduled to be played across five Indian cities.

The third match in Indore is the middle fixture of the series. The remaining two matches will be played in Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

Key Players to Watch

1. Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas Iyer will captain India in the T20I series. He will have an important role in guiding India's batting line-up and leading a side that includes several young players.

2. Abhishek Sharma: Abhishek Sharma is expected to play an important role at the top of India's batting order. His ability to score quickly can give India a strong start in the powerplay.

3. Tilak Varma: Tilak Varma is India's vice-captain for the series. He provides stability in the middle order and can also contribute with the ball when required.

4. Shai Hope: Shai Hope will lead the West Indies and also take responsibility behind the stumps. His experience will be important for the visitors.

5. Shimron Hetmyer: Shimron Hetmyer returns to the West Indies T20I setup and brings plenty of experience in the shortest format.

6. Akeal Hosein: Akeal Hosein will be one of West Indies' important spin options. His bowling could be useful on the Lucknow surface.

So, the India vs West Indies 3rd T20I 2026 will begins at 7:00 PM IST on October 11, with the toss at 6:30 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and stream it on JioHotstar.