West Indies Cricket Team: India Series Results, Captaincy and ICC Standings

The west indies cricket team, known as the "Windies," recently concluded a high-intensity tour of India in October 2026. The series was marked by a shift toward aggressive, T20-style batting in the One Day International (ODI) format, where India ultimately secured a 2-1 series victory. The final ODI of the series took place on 3 October 2026 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur [1].

India vs West Indies October 2026 Series

The ODI series was characterized by "T20-style" chaos, with both teams adopting high-risk batting strategies. Amidst this aggression, Shai Hope for the West Indies and KL Rahul for India were noted as the critical "anchors" who provided stability to their respective innings. Following the series, Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir shared reflections and a special message for the West Indies team.

Following the ODIs, the teams transitioned to the shortest format. The West Indies played their most recent T20I against India at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on 17 October 2026 [1].

Leadership and Coaching Structure

The West Indies currently employ a split-captaincy model to manage the different demands of the three international formats. The leadership is divided as follows:

• ODI and T20I Captain: Shai Hope
• Test Captain: Roston Chase
• Head Coach: Daren Sammy

Coach Daren Sammy brings a prestigious history to the role, having previously captained the West Indies to two ICC World Twenty20 titles in 2012 and 2016 [1].

ICC Rankings and Historical Context

While the West Indies are currently rebuilding their standing, they remain a competitive force across formats. As of April 2026, their official ICC rankings were as follows:

Format	Ranking (April 2026)	Best-Ever Ranking
Tests	8th	1st (1964)
ODIs	10th	1st (1981)
T20Is	7th	1st (2016)

Historically, the West Indies were the dominant force in global cricket from the mid-late 1970s to the early 1990s. Their trophy cabinet includes two ICC Cricket World Cup titles (1975, 1979), two T20 World Cups (2012, 2016), and the 2004 ICC Champions Trophy [1].

Team Composition

Unlike most national teams, the West Indies represent a multi-national collective. Players are selected from fifteen Caribbean nation-states and territories, administered by Cricket West Indies (CWI). The governing body consists of six primary associations: Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, the Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Windward Islands [1].