India and West Indies will meet each other in the fourth T20 International on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, and the five-match series is coming to a head. India leads 2-1 and needs one more victory to win the series while West Indies need a win to take the match to a final match.
We expect the match will take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. With both teams capable of delivering explosive batting performances, fans should expect a great contest as India will have to finish the job and the Caribbean side will try and make a comeback.
India to Seal the Series
India will enter the fourth T20I with confidence after defeating West Indies by 14 runs in the third match at Indore on October 11.
Abhishek Sharma was key to that victory and scored 69 runs in just 30 deliveries. His aggressive style helped India to 223. Arshdeep Singh then had a fine bowling performance and took three wickets as India restricted West Indies to 209/7.
The result gave India a 2-1 lead in the series. Another victory would give the team another victory to complete the series and the team can experiment with combinations or give time to other players to play in the fifth T20I.
Shreyas Iyer will want his batters to continue their attacking approach and keep the bowling unit executing their plans under pressure.
Can West Indies Level the Series?
West Indies have everything to play for in Hyderabad. A defeat would hand India the series, making the fourth T20I a must-win match for the visitors.
The Caribbean team has great power-hitting ability, with players like Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, and Rovman Powell able to change a match quickly.
West Indies came close to chasing India’s total in the previous match with Shamar Springer scoring an unbeaten 35 in just 11 balls. But their loss was by only 14 runs.
Their challenge will be to be consistent in both innings. The top order needs to provide a strong foundation and the middle order needs to make runs. Their bowlers will also have to be able to restrict India's aggressive batters in the powerplay and middle overs.
Key Players to Watch
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Abhishek Sharma: His match-winning performance in Indore makes him a key batting threat, especially during the powerplay.
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Arshdeep Singh: He will be crucial for India, aiming to take early wickets and deliver under pressure in the closing overs.
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Shimron Hetmyer: His aggressive batting could help West Indies accelerate the scoring and challenge India's bowlers.
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Sherfane Rutherford: His power-hitting ability could prove decisive for West Indies in a high-scoring T20 encounter.
What to expect from the Fourth T20I?
India should be able to get the series in the hands of their hosts with a 2-1 lead and momentum on the back of their latest win. But West Indies have enough firepower to challenge the hosts so long as their batters can come together.
The toss, powerplay performance, and ability to handle pressure in the final overs could determine the outcome. India will aim to finish the series in four matches, while West Indies will try to make it 2-2 and set up a winner-takes-all fifth T20I in Bengaluru.
When and Where to Watch IND vs WI 4th T20I:
The fourth T20I will take place on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
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Match: India vs West Indies, 4th T20I
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Date: October 14, 2026
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Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
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Toss: 6:30 PM IST
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Match start: 7:00 PM IST
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TV telecast in India: Star Sports Network
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Live streaming in India: JioHotstar app and website
India will try to seal the series, but West Indies have a very good chance of keeping the match alive. The fourth T20I promises an important evening of cricket for both sides.
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