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India vs West Indies: T20I series continues

Overview

India won the three-match ODI series against the West Indies 2-1, despite a five-wicket loss in the final match in New Chandigarh. In that final game, India posted 351/7, featuring an unbeaten 129 from KL Rahul, which marked his 10,000th international run. The West Indies achieved their highest-ever successful ODI run chase, reaching the target of 352 with 10 balls to spare, led by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162. Following the match, the ICC fined both teams for slow over-rates. India fell four overs short of the required quota, resulting in a 20 per cent deduction of match fees for Indian players, while the West Indies fell two overs short, leading to a 10 per cent deduction. The two teams have now transitioned to a five-match T20I series, which commenced on October 6 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. In the opening match, the West Indies set a target of 172 runs, supported by half-centuries from Shai Hope (52) and Sherfane Rutherford (56). India’s bowling attack included a three-wicket haul from debutant Naman Dhir, while Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mayank Yadav also took wickets. Led by captain Shreyas Iyer, the Indian squad includes Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma. Tactical decisions by Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir resulted in the omission of teenage talent Vaibhav Suryavanshi from the starting XI to favor more experienced players for better team balance. The series is scheduled to move to Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. As the series progresses, India holds a 2-1 lead. Former cricketer Dinesh Karthik has suggested tactical adjustments for the upcoming fourth T20I in Hyderabad, proposing that management reintegrate spinner Kuldeep Yadav by replacing an all-rounder like Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, or Nitish Kumar Reddy to maintain five bowling options on flat pitches.

Entities

India national cricket team · Rohit Sharma · West Indies national cricket team · Shubman Gill · Virat Kohli

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Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Dinesh Karthik suggests tactical changes for India in West Indies T20I series

    Dinesh Karthik suggests Kuldeep Yadav's return to the Indian XI for the upcoming T20I against West Indies and praises the form of pacers Mayank Yadav and Arshdeep Singh.

  2. [SPORTS] 17 sources
    West Indies secure record ODI chase against India led by Shai Hope

    West Indies achieved a record ODI run chase to beat India in the third match, led by Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162. India won the series 2-1, but both teams were fined by the ICC for slow over-rates.

  3. [SPORTS] 35 sources
    India vs West Indies T20I series begins in Lucknow

    India and the West Indies began a five-match T20I series in Lucknow on October 6. West Indies set a target of 172 runs, led by half-centuries from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford.

  4. [SPORTS] 60 sources
    West Indies defeat India in record ODI run chase

    Shai Hope’s unbeaten 162 led West Indies to a record ODI run chase against India, preventing a series whitewash despite KL Rahul’s century and India winning the series 2-1.

  5. [SPORTS] 61 sources
    Shubman Gill scores 223* to lead India in historic 406-run ODI chase

    Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 223* to lead India to an eight-wicket win over West Indies, chasing down a historic 406-run target in the second ODI at Guwahati.

  6. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    India cricket analysts suggest lineup changes for second ODI vs West Indies

    Cricket experts suggest India should include Mohammed Siraj in the second ODI against West Indies to bolster the bowling attack and prepare for the 2027 ODI World Cup.

  7. [SPORTS] 25 sources
    India vs West Indies: Second ODI set in Guwahati as series lead looms

    India seeks to clinch the ODI series against West Indies in the second match at Guwahati, following a dominant win in the opener. West Indies will be without Justin Greaves due to a calf injury.

  8. [SPORTS] 29 sources
    India defeats West Indies by 8 wickets in first ODI

    India defeated West Indies by 8 wickets in the first ODI, led by centuries from Shubman Gill (110) and Virat Kohli (139*), and a four-wicket haul from Kuldeep Yadav.

  9. [SPORTS] 6 sources
    India cricket team implements mentorship plan for leadership transition

    India's cricket management is implementing a mentorship strategy to transition leadership to Shubman Gill while utilizing the experience of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

  10. [SPORTS] 52 sources
    India hosts West Indies for three-match ODI series

    India hosts West Indies for a three-match ODI series starting September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, featuring the return of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

  11. [SPORTS] 18 sources
    India to host West Indies for eight-match white-ball series

    India hosts West Indies for a white-ball series from September 27 to October 17, 2026, featuring three ODIs and five T20Is. Shubman Gill leads India, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning for the ODIs.

  12. [SPORTS] 26 sources
    India announces ODI and T20I squads for West Indies series

    India has announced its ODI and T20I squads for the West Indies series, with Shubman Gill to lead the ODIs and Shreyas Iyer to captain the T20Is. The BCCI is also deciding on chief selector Ajit Agarkar's fate.

  13. [SPORTS] 9 sources
    India cricket selectors to decide ODI squads for West Indies series

    Indian selectors meet to pick ODI and T20I squads for the West Indies series, focusing on Rohit Sharma’s future, Hardik Pandya’s fitness, and the competition for the backup wicketkeeper role.

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