Watch: “Ela unnaru Hyderabad?” – Ishan Kishan shares special message for Hyderabad fans ahead of IND vs WI 4th T20I

The five-match T20I series between India and the West Indies has reached an important stage. The fourth T20I is scheduled to be played on October 14 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India will aim to strengthen their position in the series, while the West Indies will look to fight back and level the contest.

Ahead of the high-voltage match, Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan grabbed attention on social media by sharing a special message for Hyderabad fans. Along with teammates Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel and Tilak Varma, Kishan greeted the fans in Telugu, the local language of Hyderabad, ahead of the important clash.

Interestingly, Ishan Kishan has a special connection with Hyderabad through the city's IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad. His greeting in the local language has added to the excitement among fans ahead of the fourth T20I. 

Watch the viral video here:

Ishan Kishan’s “Ela unnaru Hyderabad?” message for fans ahead of IND vs WI 4th T20I

The Indian team has performed well in the first three matches of the five-match T20I series against the West Indies, taking a 2-1 lead. India will now aim to win the fourth T20I and seal the series, while the West Indies will look to make a strong comeback and level the contest. The visitors will be eager to use their aggressive style to challenge the hosts.

Ahead of the match, Ishan Kishan was seen in a relaxed mood as he prepared to play in Hyderabad. The Indian cricketer is known for sharing entertaining videos and special messages with fans. In a video posted on his social media story, Kishan greeted Hyderabad fans in Telugu, the local language of the city, saying, “Ela Unnaru Hyderabad?” which means “How are you, Hyderabad?” in English.

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The video attracted more attention when Hyderabad's local player Nitish Kumar Reddy appeared alongside Kishan. Indian teammates Axar Patel and Tilak Varma also featured in the video, making the message special for fans. Their appearance has added to the excitement ahead of the fourth T20I between India and the West Indies.

What Ishan Kishan said: “Ela unnaru Hyderabad?” meaning and full message

Ishan Kishan greeted Hyderabad fans in Telugu in the video, saying, “Ela unnaru Hyderabad?” which means “How are you, Hyderabad?” in English. His message caught the attention of fans ahead of the fourth T20I between India and the West Indies.

Kishan has a special connection with Hyderabad through the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise. He served as the team's interim captain during the opening matches of the IPL 2026 season when regular captain Pat Cummins was unavailable while recovering from a lower-back stress injury. Kishan also enjoyed an impressive season with the bat, finishing as the leading run-scorer in IPL 2026 with 602 runs.

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Kishan has continued his strong form in India's ongoing T20I series against the West Indies. He has scored 117 runs in three matches at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate of 174.62. His scores include an unbeaten 37 off 27 balls in the first T20I, 43 off 22 balls in the second, and 37 off 18 balls in the third. He has hit 17 fours and three sixes in the series so far, making him an important player for India ahead of the fourth match.

IND vs WI 4th T20I: Match date, time, venue and where to watch

The fourth T20I between India and the West Indies will be played on October 14, Wednesday, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. India will aim to win the match and secure the series, while the West Indies will look to bounce back and level the five-match contest. The match is expected to be an important clash for both teams.

Fans in India can watch the IND vs WI 4th T20I 2026 live on the Star Sports Network. The network will provide television coverage of the series through its main and regional-language channels, allowing viewers to follow the action live.

Fans who prefer online streaming can watch the India vs West Indies 4th T20I live on JioHotstar through its app and website. The platform supports viewing on compatible mobile phones, computers and connected TVs, making it easy for fans to follow the match on their preferred devices.

IND vs WI 4th T20I 2026: Where to watch live in India