India vs West Indies, IND vs WI, Today Match Prediction

IND vs WI Match Prediction & Analysis

India is set to face West Indies in the 4th T20 match of the West Indies tour of India 2026 on October 14 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

India continues its magnificent performance in this series; following a victory in the last match, they have now taken a 2-1 lead. From here, they will make every effort to clinch the series with one more victory.

The West Indies achieved a victory in the second match of the series with a magnificent performance, but they could not replicate that performance in the last match; here, they will make every effort to secure a win and level the series.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

IND

W L W W W

IND

223/10 in 20.0 11.15

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 14 runs 11 Oct 2026

WI

209/7 in 20.0 10.45

IND

249/5 in 20.0 12.45

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 6 wickets 09 Oct 2026

WI

252/4 in 18.3 13.62

IND

172/2 in 14.4 11.73

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets 06 Oct 2026

WI

171/10 in 19.1 8.92

PAK

192/6 in 20.0 9.6

AG

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs 03 Oct 2026

IND

211/6 in 20.0 10.55

IND

169/7 in 20.0 8.45

AG

India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs 01 Oct 2026

SL

45/10 in 9.5 4.58

WI

L W L W L

IND

223/10 in 20.0 11.15

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 14 runs 11 Oct 2026

WI

209/7 in 20.0 10.45

IND

249/5 in 20.0 12.45

IND vs WI

West Indies beat India by 6 wickets 09 Oct 2026

WI

252/4 in 18.3 13.62

IND

172/2 in 14.4 11.73

IND vs WI

India beat West Indies by 8 wickets 06 Oct 2026

WI

171/10 in 19.1 8.92

WI

170/5 in 19.4 8.64

WI vs SL 2026

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets 15 Jun 2026

SL

169/10 in 20.0 8.45

WI

157/10 in 18.1 8.64

WI vs SL 2026

Sri Lanka beat West Indies by 37 runs 14 Jun 2026

SL

194/6 in 20.0 9.7

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

India Preview

India produced a magnificent performance in their previous match, defeating the West Indies by 14 runs to secure their second victory of the series. Batting first, India posted an imposing total of 223 runs, while the West Indies were restricted to 209 runs in their chase.

Team India got off to a strong start with the bat, with Abhishek Sharma leading the way with a blistering 69 off just 30 balls. Ishan Kishan steadied the innings with a valuable 37 off 18 balls. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy also made useful contributions, helping India finish close to the 225-run mark.

After addressing the mistakes from the second match, India's bowlers delivered an excellent performance in the last game. Arshdeep Singh was the standout bowler, claiming three wickets for just 14 runs in his four overs. Naman Dhir also made an impact with two wickets, while Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up one wicket each.

Overall, Abhishek Sharma has been in excellent form with the bat, scoring 409 runs at an average of 40.90 in his last 10 matches. Ishan Kishan has also been in impressive touch, accumulating 339 runs in his previous 10 games at a remarkable strike rate of 150.

In the bowling department, Axar Patel has taken 11 wickets in his last nine matches, while Arshdeep Singh has claimed nine wickets across his previous five games.

India Predicted Playing XI:

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer ©, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav

West Indies Preview

West Indies surprised everyone by winning the second match by a record chase, but they could not repeat that performance in the last match; they suffered a 14-run defeat, leaving them behind by 1-2 in the series.

Chasing the target, the West Indies got off to a poor start as Shai Hope lost his wicket early; however, Kamil Pooran and Shimron Hetmyer steadied the innings well, playing solid knocks of 42 and 43 runs, respectively. In the middle order, Sherfane Rutherford scored 32 runs, and towards the end, Shamar Springer played a blistering innings of 35 off just 11 balls, yet despite these efforts, the West Indies fell short by 14 runs.

Despite ‌an early breakthrough, the West Indies bowlers could not exert much pressure on Team India. Among the bowlers, Roston Chase proved to be the most successful, taking two wickets for 38 runs in four overs, while Shamar Joseph and Shamar Joseph also claimed two wickets; meanwhile, Gudakesh Motie and Keemo Paul picked up one wicket each.

Overall, Shai Hope is in outstanding form, scoring 367 runs in his last 10 T20 games with an average of 45.88, while Shamar Joseph has taken 19 wickets in the last ten games.

West Indies Predicted Playing XI:

Shai Hope ©, Kamil Pooran, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Shamar Springer, Keemo Paul, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Sunny conditions are expected at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad throughout the day, with temperatures likely to range between 33°C and 21°C.

IND vs WI Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is generally batting-friendly, featuring a quick outfield that allows runs to come easily. It offers consistent bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring and competitive T20 matches. Although it largely benefits batters, the surface tends to slow down over time, bringing spinners into play as the game progresses. With an average first-innings score of around 173, the venue has the potential to produce another high-scoring contest.

Toss: To Bowl

Chasing is easier at this venue. Additionally, out of the 90 matches played here, the chasing side has won 49 times, while the team batting first has won 40 times. Therefore, the captain winning the toss is expected to choose to bowl first.