IND vs WI fourth T20I | India and West Indies willow-wielders glove up for another batting blast

October 13, 2026

Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium

India and West Indies are set to clash in the fourth and decisive T20I of their series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, where batting has historically thrived. The hosts, who have won 10 consecutive completed T20Is before this tour, face a critical test after a shock loss in Ranchi, where Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford halted their streak.

The venue’s reputation for high-scoring games was underscored in 2024 when India fell just three runs short of 300 against Bangladesh, while its IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad, is known for aggressive batting. India’s top order, including Shreyas Iyer’s explosive century in Lucknow, will look to dominate again, though West Indies will need a more disciplined all-round performance to challenge the reigning world champions and keep the series alive.

Bowling remains India’s weak point, particularly with Jasprit Bumrah absent, as they struggled to defend 249 in Ranchi. The freshly re-laid pitch—mixed with 80-20 black-red soil—adds an extra variable, with temperatures hovering around 31-34°C likely to favor batters.

Arshdeep Singh and Naman Dhir have emerged as key bowlers, while Roston Chase leads West Indies’ attack and will target Abhishek Sharma, whom he has dismissed twice in this series already. With dew playing a pivotal role in their Indore victory, India will hope for similar conditions in Hyderabad to stifle the opposition’s run-chase ambitions.