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October 13, 2026

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Preview, Team News and Match Details

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Preview, Team News and Match Details

India face West Indies in the fourth T20I at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 14, with the hosts leading the five-match series 2-1. Fans can watch Ind vs WI live on tapmad as both teams look to deliver a strong performance in the fourth T20I.

India will look to secure the series with another victory, while West Indies need a win to level the series at 2-2 and force a deciding fifth match.

India enter the fixture as favourites, with a 77% win probability compared to West Indies' 23%. However, the visitors can put pressure on the hosts with a strong performance with both bat and ball. Follow India vs West Indies live on tapmad for the latest match action.

India Aim to Seal the T20I Series

India have won two of the first three matches and will look to maintain their advantage in Hyderabad. A victory would give them an unassailable 3-1 lead in the series with one match remaining.

The hosts have several batting options, including Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma. Their ability to build a strong total and accelerate during the middle and death overs could prove decisive.

India also have bowling options in Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi and Axar Patel. Their combination of pace and spin gives the hosts different ways to challenge the West Indies batting lineup.

West Indies Look to Level the Series

West Indies must win the fourth T20I to keep their hopes of winning the series alive. A defeat would hand India the series, leaving the visitors with only the fifth match to finish the tour on a positive note.

Captain Shai Hope will be central to the visitors' plans, while power hitters such as Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford and Romario Shepherd could provide the firepower needed to challenge India.

West Indies also have spin options in Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie, alongside pace bowlers including Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul and Matthew Forde. Taking early wickets and limiting India's scoring opportunities will be important if the visitors are to level the series.

India Team News

India have a deep squad for the fourth T20I, with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan providing wicketkeeping options. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma add left-handed batting options, while Shreyas Iyer offers experience in the middle order.

Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi provide spin options, while Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav offer pace. Shivam Dube and Nitish Kumar Reddy can also contribute with the ball, giving India additional flexibility.

India's final playing XI and any changes to the lineup will be important ahead of the match. The hosts are expected to focus on a balanced combination that can handle West Indies' power hitting while maintaining scoring momentum.

West Indies Team News

West Indies will depend on captain and wicketkeeper Shai Hope to lead the side in a must-win match. Their batting group includes Hetmyer, Powell, Rutherford and Shepherd, offering several options to attack India's bowling.

Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie and Roston Chase provide spin options, while Shamar Joseph, Keemo Paul and Matthew Forde offer pace. The visitors will need their bowlers to restrict India's scoring and create opportunities to take wickets at key moments.

The confirmed starting lineup and any late team changes remain subject to official announcement. West Indies will aim to select a combination capable of matching India's depth in both departments.

India vs West Indies 4th T20I Match Details

Detail

Information

Match

India vs West Indies, 4th T20I

Competition

West Indies tour of India 2026

Date

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Kick-off

6:30 PM Pakistan time

Venue

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India

Series Score

India lead 2-1

India Win Probability

77%

West Indies Win Probability

23%

India vs West Indies Squads

India Squad

Sanju Samson, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir, Prince Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

West Indies Squad

Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase, Shai Hope (captain and wicketkeeper), Gudakesh Motie, Shimron Hetmyer, Amir Jangoo, Keemo Paul, Shamar Springer, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Matthew Forde, Kamil Pooran, Quentin Sampson, Jewel Andrew and Shamar Joseph.

Watch India vs West Indies 4th T20I Live on tapmad

India face West Indies in the fourth T20I with the series on the line for the visitors. India will aim to secure a series victory, while West Indies need a win to force a deciding fifth match. Follow the latest match updates and check tapmad for live coverage of the India vs West Indies T20I.