India leads the five-match series 2-1 against the West Indies heading into the fourth T20I at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The match starts at 7:00 p.m. IST, with live coverage on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Series Context and Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Match Details
India enters Wednesday’s fourth T20 encounter holding a 2-1 lead in the five-match series under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer. The hosts secured a 14-run victory in the third match in Indore, defending a total of 223 all out built on explosive batting from Abhishek Sharma, who scored 69 runs off 30 balls, and Ishan Kishan, who smashed 37 runs off 18 deliveries. Arshdeep Singh also contributed by bagging 3 wickets for 44 runs to limit the West Indies to 209/7 despite an unbeaten 35 off 11 balls by Shamar Springer. That performance followed a six-wicket defeat in the second match in Ranchi, while the opening fixture in Lucknow on October 6 went to India by 8 wickets.
Wednesday evening’s contest takes place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The ground holds the venue record for the highest T20I total — India’s 297/6 against Bangladesh in 2024. Local conditions typically favor batters through good bounce and a quick outfield, though spinners may find assistance as the match progresses.
India Considers Squad Rotations for Upcoming Match
India’s team management could rotate their squad with the series lead in hand, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Kuldeep Yadav potentially coming into the XI, while Abhishek Sharma and Arshdeep Singh could be rested prior to final confirmation at the toss. Sanju Samson is also in the mix alongside Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Axar Patel, with a predicted lineup featuring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav, and Prince Yadav.
For the West Indies, captain Shai Hope leads a batting unit expected to rely on hard-hitting batters Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 43 in the last game, Rovman Powell, and Sherfane Rutherford, alongside all-rounders Romario Shepherd and Roston Chase. Kamil Pooran, who added 42 in the previous outing, and Shamar Springer are also likely to feature, while Akeal Hosein and Shamar Joseph will lead the bowling attack alongside Gudakesh Motie.
Thunderstorms May Interrupt Star Sports Broadcast
Fans in India can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network, with digital streaming available through the JioHotstar app and website. The toss is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. IST ahead of the 7:00 p.m. start time.
Weather conditions could introduce interruptions to the evening schedule. AccuWeather forecasts a 47 percent chance of thunderstorms at 8:00 p.m. local time, increasing to 54 percent by 9:00 p.m., following an afternoon high of approximately 31°C that cools to 29°C by evening.