WI vs IND T20I Predicted Playing XI, Head to Head, Streaming and Details

The highly anticipated five-match T20I series is set to conclude India’s multi-format tour of the Caribbean, and cricket fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting the action-packed clashes between the two formidable sides.

The T20I series will kick off on Thursday, 3 August at the iconic Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad & Tobago, with subsequent matches taking place at Providence Stadium in Guyana and Central Broward Park in Lauderhill, Florida, USA. India enters the series with confidence, having secured victories in the Test and ODI series.

WI vs IND T20I: Head to Head

The head-to-head record heavily favors India, with 17 wins in 25 T20I matches against West Indies. Moreover, India holds the top rank in the T20I format and has been unbeaten in bilateral series since before the 2021 T20 World Cup.

India Playing XI

1. Shubman Gill
2. Ishan Kishan
3. Yashasvi Jaiswal
4. Suryakumar Yadav
5. Sanju Samson
6. Hardik Pandya
7. Axar Patel
8. Ravi Bishnoi
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Arshdeep Singh
11. Mukesh Kumar

Despite several key players being injured or rested, India remains the favorites, led by the No.2-ranked allrounder Hardik Pandya and boasting the ICC’s No.1 T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav. Pandya’s impressive record as captain, along with the team’s consistent performances, adds to their formidable reputation.

West Indies Playing XI

1. Kyle Mayers
2. Brandon King
3. Johnson Charles
4. Nicholas Pooran
5. Shimron Hetmyer/Roston Chase
6. Rovman Powell (c)
7. Odean Smith
8. Romario Shepherd
9. Jason Holder
10. Akeal Hosein
11. Alzarri Joseph

West Indies is determined to prove their mettle and upset the odds. The recent series win over South Africa has bolstered their confidence, and they are eager to showcase their potential in the T20 format. However, they will face a tough challenge against India’s well-balanced and experienced squad.

The squads feature some promising talent from both sides, with Rovman Powell leading West Indies. Players like Shimron Hetmyer and Nicholas Pooran are expected to play crucial roles in their respective teams.

Where to Watch West Indies vs India 1st T20I?

DD Sports in India will broadcast the matches live, while fans can also stream the games for free on Viacom’s JioTV app.

Weather conditions may pose a challenge during the series, with wet and stormy weather predicted in the Caribbean. However, fans are hopeful that the excitement on the field will not be dampened by the weather. As the first match approaches, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation.