Delhi: The five-match T20 International series between India and West Indies is going to start from today. The first match of the series will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, about which there is a lot of excitement among the cricket fans. On one hand, the Indian team will take the field under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, while on the other hand, the West Indies team led by Shay Hope will present a challenge.
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The match will start at 7 pm
The first T20 match between India and West Indies will start at 7 pm Indian time. Before the match, the captains of both the teams will reach the field for the toss at 6:30 pm. In such a situation, a tough competition is expected between the two teams.
Where will you be able to watch the match on TV?
Indian viewers will be able to watch the live telecast of this match on different channels of Star Sports Network. For the convenience of the viewers, the option of commentary will be available in Hindi, English and other regional languages.
Watch live like this on mobile
Apart from TV, online streaming of the match will be available on JioHotstar. Spectators will be able to watch live coverage of the match through mobile, laptop or other internet connected devices.
Free viewing option also available
For viewers who want to watch the match without paying any fee, DD Sports is an option. The live telecast of the match can be watched for free on this channel.
Teams of both countries:
India: Shreyas Iyer (captain), Tilak Verma (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Shivam Dubey, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav, Naman Dhir.
West Indies: Shay Hope (captain, wk), Jewel Andrew (wk), Amir Zangu (wk), Roston Chase, Matthew Ford, Shimron Hetmyer, Akil Hussain, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Moti, Keemo Paul, Kamil Pooran, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Springer.
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Complete schedule of India vs West Indies T20 series: (Times of all matches are given as per Indian time.)
October 6, Tuesday: India vs West Indies 1st T20, Lucknow – 7:00 PM
October 9, Friday: India vs West Indies 2nd T20, Ranchi – 7:00 PM
October 11, Sunday: India vs West Indies 3rd T20, Indore – 7:00 PM
October 14, Wednesday: India vs West Indies 4th T20, Hyderabad – 7:00 PM
October 17, Saturday: India vs West Indies 5th T20, Bengaluru – 7:00 PM
FAQ
When and where will the first T20 be played between India and West Indies?
The first T20 match will be played on 6th October at 7 pm at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Where can you watch India vs West Indies 1st T20 live?
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on JioHotstar, while there will also be an option for free telecast on DD Sports.
How many matches will be played in the India and West Indies T20 series?
A five-match T20 International series will be played between India and West Indies. Competitions will be held in Lucknow, Ranchi, Indore, Hyderabad and Bengaluru.