India vs West Indies T20 2026 Schedule: Known Results, Player Milestones and What Remains Unclear

India is hosting the West Indies for a multi‑format home series in 2026. While the complete day‑by‑day india vs west indies t20 2026 schedule is not fully detailed in the available sources, the early matches have already produced standout performances and ranking shifts. The series includes both T20Is and ODIs, with the T20 leg centred on Lucknow and Indore.

Opening T20I in Lucknow: Shreyas Iyer's Maiden Century

The first T20I took place in Lucknow on a Tuesday (the exact calendar date is not specified in the ICC release). Captain Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, hitting 10 fours and six sixes, to guide India to an eight‑wicket victory with 32 balls to spare[1]. This innings lifted Iyer to a career‑best seventh place in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, making him India’s third‑highest ranked batter in the format.

Third T20I in Indore: Arshdeep Singh's 3/44 and India's Triumph

The third T20I was held in Indore. Fast bowler Arshdeep Singh took 3 wickets for 44 runs, a performance highlighted in BCCI coverage as "stealing the show"[2]. ICC's news feed confirms the result with the headline "Abhishek, Arshdeep shine in India's Indore triumph"[3]. The same Indore leg also featured Naman Dhir, whose "instant comebacks" were noted in BCCI highlights[2].

Series Context: T20Is and ODIs

It is important to note that the home series comprises both T20I and ODI matches. The ODI leg has already seen remarkable batting: Shubman Gill scored 223 not out in the second ODI at Guwahati[1], while West Indies captain Shai Hope hit a match‑winning 162 not out in the final ODI at New Chandigarh[1]. These ODI performances are reflected in the ICC ODI Batting Rankings, separate from the T20I rankings where Iyer, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma feature prominently.

Ranking Movements and Emerging Players

Beyond Iyer's rise, the ICC T20I rankings show Ishan Kishan leading the batting table, with Abhishek Sharma second and Tilak Varma tenth. In bowling, Axar Patel gained 16 spots to reach seventh after taking two wickets in each of three matches. The series has also given a platform to youngsters like Naman Dhir, who was named as a replacement for Washington Sundar in the T20I squad on 1 October 2026[2].

Match	Venue	Key Performer	Notable Detail
1st T20I	Lucknow	Shreyas Iyer	102* (43 balls), India won by 8 wickets
3rd T20I	Indore	Arshdeep Singh	3/44, India won
2nd ODI	Guwahati	Shubman Gill	223* (run chase)
Final ODI	New Chandigarh	Shai Hope	162* (match‑winning)

For the exact dates of the second T20I and any remaining fixtures, fans should consult the official BCCI schedule or the ICC match centre, which publish the full home series calendar.