IND vs WI Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? India vs West Indies

India will face the West Indies in the first T20I of the West Indies tour of India 2026 on 6th October at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. The ODI series is over, with India winning it 2-1. Now, both teams will shift their focus to the shortest format of the game.

India have made a strong comeback after losing series against Ireland and England earlier this year. They won the gold medal at the Asian Games and then completed a 3-0 series win against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, West Indies are a strong T20 side with plenty of batting power that can trouble any bowling attack. With both teams evenly matched, fans can expect a thrilling contest.

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IND vs WI Match Details – 1st T20I

• Match: India vs West Indies, 1st T20I 

• Date: 6th October, 2026

• Time: 7:00 PM IST

• Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow 

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

IND vs WI Pitch Report - Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

The surface is traditionally slow and spin-friendly, with large boundaries making stroke play difficult. Pacers find some grip early on, but spinners dominate the middle overs.

• Win Batting First: 45%

• Win Bowling First: 55%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 175

• Average 2nd Innings: 168

IND vs WI Weather Report – Lucknow Conditions 

IND vs WI Recent Form

IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 T20I)

IND vs WI Injury News & Team Updates – 1st T20I 

WI: Jewel Andrew is doubtful for this game after he sustained an injury in the 3rd ODI

IND: Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the series after featuring in the 2026 Asian Games 

IND vs WI Win Probability – 1st T20I

IND vs WI Key Player Battles to Watch 

IND vs WI Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If WI Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 50–55

• Predicted Total: 160- 170

• Match Result: IND to win

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Scenario 2: If IND Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 185–200

• Match Result: IND to win

IND vs WI Toss Prediction – 1st T20I

The toss is crucial at this venue, as teams have struggled to defend scores here. In the last 10 games, the team chasing the score has won eight times. 

Prediction: IND to win the toss and elect to bowl first 

IND vs WI Probable Playing

West Indies (WI)

Kamil Pooran, Shai Hope (C/WK), Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Keemo Paul, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

India (IND)

Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav/Prince Yadav.

IND vs WI 1st T20I Player of the Match Prediction

• Abhishek Sharma 

• Ishan Kishan 

• Shimron Hetmyer 

Who Will Win IND vs WI Today? — Expert Prediction 1st T20I 

According to our IND vs WI who will win today, India are the favourites to win the 1st T20I expert predictions. The likes of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh will be key players to watch out for.

IND vs WI, who will win today: India to win 

IND vs WI Match Result  – 1st T20I Results 

(To be updated after the match - 6 October, 2026)