IND vs WI 1st T20I live score: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get his first game in India?

IND vs WIIND vs WI 1st T20I Live Score: Shreyas Iyer won the toss and India will be bowling first at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. India have made a variety of changes with Naman Dhir making his debut in the shortest format.India vs West Indies 1st T20I live score and updates from Lucknow. (Image: PTI)Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I between India and the West Indies being held at the Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow. Oct 6, 2026 18:41 ISTIND vs WI Live: India's Playing XILooks like it's a batting heavy line-up for the home team. India have batting all the way to No.8. But it's interesting to see who takes up the new ball. In this line-up its going to be Arshdeep Singh and Mayank Yadav with Shivam Dube able to move the new ball as well. The spin department has the likes of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel while Naman Dhir can chip in for a few overs alongside Abhishek Sharma as well. India's Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(WK), Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer(C), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Mayank Yadav Oct 6, 2026 18:38 ISTIndia vs West Indies Live: India opt to bowl first in LucknowShreyas Iyer has won the toss and India will bowl first in the series opener. Iyer says the mixed-soil surface is expected to offer some dew later in the evening. He also revealed that Ravi, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Prince Yadav are not in the playing XI.Oct 6, 2026 18:24 ISTIND vs WI live: Vaibhav selection remains a talking pointThe possibility of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi featuring adds another layer of intrigue to India's combination. Morne Morkel stressed that even without regular game time, spending time around senior players will help the youngster develop. India are still weighing their best combination ahead of the opener.Oct 6, 2026 18:18 ISTIND vs WI Live: Naman Dhir in line for debut? Word is that Naman Dhir could be making his T20I debut. It's been a memorable month for the Punjab all-rounder. First he made his ODI debut, now in the shortest format. He was given the cap by Arshdeep Singh earlier in the day. Oct 6, 2026 18:13 ISTIND vs WI live: India face pace challenge without BumrahBumrah's absence immediately puts the spotlight on India's pace attack. Arshdeep Singh is the most experienced option, while Mayank Yadav returns from injury and Prince Yadav offers another emerging option. Nitish Kumar Reddy also provides seam-bowling depth as India look to find answers for the death overs.Oct 6, 2026 18:05 ISTIndia vs West Indies Live: T20I series begins in LucknowIndia begin their post-Asian Games T20I campaign against West Indies in Lucknow, with Shreyas Iyer leading a side that will be tested without Jasprit Bumrah. The five-match series gives India a chance to build depth around their established core, while West Indies arrive with renewed belief after ending the ODI series with a convincing win.Oct 6, 2026 18:05 ISTIND vs WI Live: Welcome to our coverageHello and a warm welcome to our live coverage of the first T20I between India and the West Indies in Lucknow.