India and the West Indies are set for a busy white-ball contest this autumn, with three ODIs and five T20Is scheduled across India from September 27 to October 17. The squads bring together established international names, returning players and a handful of young talents, adding plenty of interest ahead of the series.
India’s home international season is about to get underway, and the West Indies will be the first visitors as the two sides prepare for an eight-match white-ball series spread across some of the country’s major cricket venues.
The tour begins with three ODIs before moving into a five-match T20I series, with the opening ODI scheduled for September 27 at the Sports Hub International Cricket Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
India’s ODI squad will be led by Shubman Gill, while the selection also includes experienced campaigners such as Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj.
The squad also features several players who offer a blend of youth and versatility, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Naman Dhir and Gurnoor Brar.
India’s ODI squad
Shubman Gill (C), Gurnoor Brar, Naman Dhir, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Virat Kohli, Prasidh Krishna, Auqib Nabi, KL Rahul, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav.
The presence of both Gill and Rohit Sharma gives the ODI group considerable experience at the top of the order, while Kohli remains one of the headline names in the squad.
Jadeja adds experience and all-round ability, with Kuldeep Yadav providing another important spin option, while Siraj and Prasidh Krishna form part of the pace department.
Shreyas Iyer to lead India in T20Is
The T20I squad has a noticeably different look, with Shreyas Iyer named captain and a number of players selected specifically for the demands of the shortest format.
The group includes Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Arshdeep Singh, alongside young names such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mayank Yadav and Prince Yadav.
India’s T20I squad:
Shreyas Iyer (C), Ravi Bishnoi, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav.
The selection of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is among the most notable talking points, with the young batter included in the T20I group alongside an experienced core of Indian white-ball players.
West Indies name Shai Hope as captain
The West Indies will arrive with Shai Hope leading both their ODI and T20I squads, giving the visitors continuity at the top of their leadership group.
The ODI squad includes Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.
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West Indies ODI squad
Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, John Campbell, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Justin Greaves, Amir Jangoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Vitel Lawes, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Sherfane Rutherford and Jayden Seales.
The West Indies T20I squad brings several familiar names from the format, with Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein and Romario Shepherd included alongside Hope and a number of younger players.
West Indies T20I squad
Shai Hope (C), Jewel Andrew, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer.
The contrasting squads should make the transition between formats particularly interesting, with several players expected to take on different responsibilities as the series progresses.
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The ODI series will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27, followed by the second ODI in Guwahati on September 30 and the third in New Chandigarh on October 3.
The T20I series then gets underway in Lucknow on October 6, before travelling to Ranchi on October 9, Indore on October 11, Hyderabad on October 14 and Bengaluru on October 17.
| Match | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st ODI | September 27 | Thiruvananthapuram | 2:00 PM IST |
| 2nd ODI | September 30 | Guwahati | 2:00 PM IST |
| 3rd ODI | October 3 | New Chandigarh | 2:00 PM IST |
| 1st T20I | October 6 | Lucknow | 7:00 PM IST |
| 2nd T20I | October 9 | Ranchi | 7:00 PM IST |
| 3rd T20I | October 11 | Indore | 7:00 PM IST |
| 4th T20I | October 14 | Hyderabad | 7:00 PM IST |
| 5th T20I | October 17 | Bengaluru | 7:00 PM IST |
With two different squads announced for the two formats, the series will provide plenty of opportunities for players across both sides to make their mark.
The first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on September 27 will officially open the contest, with the T20I leg set to carry the series through to its final match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on October 17.
For Indian cricket, it marks the beginning of another home campaign; for the West Indies, it is a demanding tour against one of the strongest sides in their own conditions.
Eight matches, eight venues across the white-ball schedule, and two squads packed with established names and emerging talent — the India-West Indies series is ready to begin.
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