India Eye 3-1 Series Lead as West Indies Fight to Stay Alive in Hyderabad
India lead the five-match T20I series 2-1, but a record-breaking run chase by West Indies in the second game has kept the series wide open
India vs West Indies — 4th T20I, West Indies Tour of India 2026 Prediction
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Match Preview
India and West Indies meet in the fourth T20I of the series, with India holding a 2-1 lead.
India won the opening T20I by eight wickets, chasing 172 with 172/2 after West Indies made 171.
The second T20I was a run-fest. India scored 249/5, but West Indies chased it down with 252/4, winning with 1.3 overs to spare. A combined 501 runs came in just 38.3 overs.
India bounced back in the third T20I, scoring 223 and holding West Indies to 209/7.
The fourth T20I starts at 7:00 PM IST on October 14. India can take a decisive 3-1 lead, while West Indies must win to keep the series alive.
Last 5 Matches
🇮🇳 India: W L W W L
Won by 14 runs (223 vs 209/7), lost by 6 wickets (249/5 vs 252/4), won by 8 wickets (172/2 vs 171), won the 2026 T20 World Cup meeting (199/5 vs 195/4), lost in August 2023.
🇼🇮 West Indies: L W L L W
Lost by 14 runs, won the 252/4 chase in Ranchi, lost the series opener by 8 wickets, lost the T20 World Cup meeting, and won in August 2023.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
India: Three T20Is this series have produced scores of 172/2, 249/5 and 223. The batting looks dangerous, though the bowlers have leaked runs at times.
West Indies: They have matched India's big totals twice, scoring 171, 252/4 and 209/7. Their top order has been the best part of the tour.
Series score: 🇮🇳 India 2-1 West Indies
India also won the ODI series 2-1 earlier in the tour.
Key Players to Watch
India
🔥 Shubman Gill — Top scorer of the series with 334 runs in 3 innings.
🌀 Kuldeep Yadav — Leads the wicket charts with 7 wickets and controls the middle overs.
🎯 Prasidh Krishna — 3 wickets so far and a useful option in the powerplay and at the death.
⚡ Abhishek Sharma — Explosive opener whose battle with Roston Chase will be worth watching.
⭐ Tilak Varma — Settled in the middle order and gives India stability.
West Indies
🔥 Shai Hope — 278 runs in 3 innings and the most consistent batter in their line-up.
⭐ Amir Jangoo — Left-hander with 239 runs, aggressive at the top.
💥 Sherfane Rutherford — Big-hitting finisher who can change a game in a few overs.
🎯 Jayden Seales — Their leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets.
🌀 Roston Chase — All-rounder and their key spinner against India's left-handers.
Team News
West Indies have reported no new injury concerns ahead of the fourth T20I. Their bowling attack is likely to be reshuffled again after the heavy scoring in the first three games.
India are expected to keep their winning combination, with Gill, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan at the top of the order.
The final playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Prediction Market
- Match Winner: India
- Top Batter: Shubman Gill
- Top Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav
- India Score: 200–220
- West Indies Score: 180–195
- Most Likely Margin: India by 15–30 runs or 5–7 wickets
Prediction
The fourth T20I looks set to favour India once again.
Hyderabad is a high-scoring ground. India hold the venue's highest T20I total of 297/6, and the series so far has produced scores of 170 or more in all six innings. The pitch should suit stroke-makers, so both teams will go hard from ball one.
India's batting depth is the biggest difference. Gill has been in outstanding form, and the lower middle order has finished innings well. Kuldeep's spin in the middle overs should also help India squeeze a Windies chase.
West Indies have the power to chase anything, as the 252/4 in Ranchi showed. Hope, Jangoo and Rutherford can all take a game away in a few overs, but their bowling has been the weak link and they will need to restrict India to a manageable total.
KickHour Best Prediction
Predicted India
India's batting form, home advantage and spin edge make them the KickHour selection for the fourth T20I.
Predicted Result: India to win
Confidence Level: 76%
Predicted Score:
🇮🇳 India — 208/5
🇼🇮 West Indies — 187/8
India to win by 21 runs
West Indies can push India close if their top order fires again, but India's batting depth and Kuldeep in the middle overs give them the edge to take a 3-1 series lead.
This prediction is based on the current series results, squad updates, recent performances, venue information and available team news. The final playing XIs and toss should be checked before the match.
Prediction by Kickhour.com Cricket Desk — Just Kick It
