India to face West Indies in fourth T20I in Hyderabad on Wednesday as series heads to 2-1

India and West Indies meet in the fourth T20I of their five-match series at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, with the match scheduled to start at 7 PM IST after India took a 2-1 lead in the series.

The third T20I produced another high-scoring contest as both sides surpassed 200 runs and India posted 223 before restricting West Indies to 209, a 14-run margin. Abhishek Sharma struck an 18-ball fifty — the fastest in IND vs WI T20Is — and finished 69 off 30 balls with 6 fours and 5 maximums, while India reached 115/1 in 8.2 overs during a 108-run second-wicket stand with Ishan Kishan.

After that partnership ended, India lost momentum but recovered to close at 223. In reply, West Indies lost Shai Hope early and saw contributions from Kamil Pooran, who made 42 off 27, and Shimron Hetmyer, who scored 43 off 26, but the visitors were all out or completed their innings at 209/7.

The series now sits at 2-1 in India's favour following the third T20I result. Across Twenty20 internationals between these sides, they have met 34 times, with India winning 22, West Indies 11 and one match called off.

Conditions for the fourth T20I are expected to favour batters: the Hyderabad wicket is described as flat and one of the best batting venues, offering little assistance to bowlers beyond the initial overs. Fast bowlers are likely to receive some help early, batting conditions are said to improve as the match progresses, and dew in the second innings is noted as a significant challenge for the bowling side.

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The fourth T20I will begin at 7 PM IST on Wednesday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, with India defending a 2-1 series lead.