India won the toss and elected to bowl first against the West Indies in the fourth T20 International of the five-match series at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
India captain Shreyas Iyer made the decision after winning the toss, putting the West Indies in to bat as the teams continued their contest in the T20I series.
India entered the crucial encounter with an unchanged playing XI, showing confidence in the combination that featured in the previous match. The team will look to make the most of the bowling opportunity and restrict the West Indies to a manageable total before beginning their chase.
The West Indies, meanwhile, made two changes to their lineup ahead of the fourth T20I. Jewel Andrew replaced Kamil Pooran, while Romario Shepherd returned to the playing XI in place of Quentin Sampson.
The changes bring fresh options into the Caribbean side as they prepare to face India's bowling attack. Shepherd's return adds another experienced player to the West Indies lineup, while Andrew gets an opportunity to contribute in the important fixture.
With India opting to bowl first, the opening overs will be significant in determining the direction of the contest. The West Indies will aim to build a strong total, while India will look to take early wickets and maintain pressure.
The fourth match is an important stage of the five-game series, with both teams seeking a strong performance in Hyderabad. Fans will be watching closely to see whether India's decision to bowl first pays off and how the West Indies respond to the challenge.
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