Team India lock horns with the West Indies in a high-voltage five-match T20I series opener at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday evening. Fresh off their hard-fought one-day international series triumph, the hosts are switched on to make an immediate statement in the shortest format.
With explosive young hitters ready to fire on all cylinders on home turf, here is the complete gameday preview, pitch analysis, predicted lineups, toss prediction, and match winner.
Match Details
| Category | Official Gameday Information |
| Fixture | • India vs West Indies, 1st T20I |
| Series | • West Indies Tour of India 2026 (5-Match T20I Series) |
| Date | • Tuesday, October 6, 2026 |
| Venue | • BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Toss Time | • 6:30 PM IST |
| Match Start Time | • 7:00 PM IST |
| Live Broadcast (India) | • Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi) |
| Live Streaming (India) | • JioHotstar app and website |
BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The track at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow offers an even contest between bat and ball.
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