India will look to close out their five-match T20I series against the West Indies when the two sides meet in the fourth match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The hosts lead 2-1 after a high-scoring third game and can wrap up the series with a win, while the Caribbean side needs a victory to force a decider.
According to Firstpost, the match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 pm IST, which translates to a 2:30 am AEDT start for Australian viewers on Thursday morning. The toss takes place half an hour before play.
How the series has unfolded
The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian side opened the series with a commanding win, but the West Indies hit back to level the contest. India then edged ahead in the third T20I in a match that produced more than 430 runs.
Abhishek Sharma top-scored with 69 off 30 balls, while Ishan Kishan added 37 off 18 and Tilak Varma contributed 28 off 16 before being dismissed in a bizarre run-out. India posted 223 all out, setting the West Indies a target of 224.
The chase fell short at 209/7. Shimron Hetmyer made 43 and Kamil Pooran 42, with useful contributions from Shamar Springer (35) and Sherfane Rutherford (32), but Arshdeep Singh's spell of 3/44, a Player of the Match performance, held the tourists at bay. Naman Dhir took two wickets, and Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with one each.
Where and when to watch the 4th T20I
For viewers in India, the live telecast is on the Star Sports Network. On streaming, Firstpost lists the SonyLIV app and website, though more recent reporting points to JioHotstar. Yahoo Sports reported that the series is being streamed live in India on the JioHotstar app and website, and The Indian Express carried the same details, noting coverage begins from 7:00 pm IST.
Australian viewers will need to plan for a late night or an early alarm: play begins at 2:30 am AEDT on Thursday, 15 October. Live scores, highlights and analysis for the series are available through Yahoo Sports and cricket.com.au.
Why this match matters for both sides
For India, a series win at home would extend a strong run in the shortest format and give the selectors a clearer picture ahead of a busy build-up. Firstpost noted that the Indian bowling line-up still looks like a work in progress on the road to the ICC ODI World Cup in 2027, which makes each outing a chance for fringe players to press their case.
The West Indies, meanwhile, have shown genuine fight. Their batting recovered from the opening-game loss to level the series, and their middle order pushed India close in Hyderabad's third match. A win on Wednesday would set up a series decider and give the Caribbean side a rare series triumph on Indian soil to aim for.
The stakes are straightforward. India win and the series is over with a match to spare. The West Indies win and everything rides on the fifth and final T20I.
Players to watch
Abhishek Sharma's 30-ball 69 was the standout innings of the third game and the left-hander will again be the danger man at the top of the Indian order. Arshdeep Singh's control at the death was the difference between the two sides and he carries the biggest threat with the ball.
For the West Indies, Hetmyer and Pooran have found form at the right time. Rutherford's ability to accelerate in the middle overs gives the tourists a genuine path to the 224-type totals this series has produced, and the Hyderabad pitch has already shown it rewards positive batting.
FAQ
When does the India vs West Indies 4th T20I start?
The fourth T20I takes place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, beginning at 7:00 pm IST, which is 2:30 am AEDT on Thursday morning in Australia.
Where is the 4th T20I being played?
The match is being held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the same venue that hosted the third game of the series.
Who leads the series?
India lead 2-1 after three matches. A win in the fourth T20I gives them the series; a West Indies victory forces a fifth-match decider.
How can the match be watched?
In India, the match is telecast on the Star Sports Network and streamed online, with recent reports from Yahoo Sports and The Indian Express pointing to the JioHotstar app and website as the streaming platform.