The 2026 limited-overs India vs West Indies series was full of runs. Shai Hope was the star whenever the West Indies needed him. Here is what happened.
The five-match T20I series ended level. The final match in Bengaluru was washed out by rain. India won the third T20I to take a 2-1 lead. But West Indies fought back. They won the fourth T20I in Hyderabad by 24 runs. That made it 2-2. The fifth match was reduced to nine overs. India were 118 for 5 in 7.4 overs when rain stopped play. The series ended 2-2.
Shai Hope was the best player. He scored 261 runs in four innings with two centuries. He was named Player of the Series.
The three-match ODI series had some huge scores. Shubman Gill played a record innings in the second ODI in Guwahati. He made 223 not out off 133 balls. It was the fastest ODI double century, coming off 117 balls. India chased down 406 with 39 balls left.
In the third ODI in New Chandigarh, West Indies captain Shai Hope produced a masterclass. Chasing 352, he carried his bat with 162 not out off 143 balls. The West Indies won their highest-ever ODI chase. It was also the highest score by a West Indies batter in a successful chase. He also became the first wicketkeeper-captain to score over 150 in an ODI.
The India vs West Indies Test series was one-sided. India dominated under new captain Shubman Gill. In the first Test, India won by an innings and 141 runs. Ravichandran Ashwin took 7 for 71. Debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal scored 171.
In the second Test in Delhi, India won by seven wickets. That gave Gill his first Test series win as captain. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with eight wickets in the match. He took 5 for 82 in the first innings. The West Indies fought harder in the second innings after being asked to follow on. India completed a 2-0 sweep.
Top Five Players from the India vs West Indies ODI Series
1. Shai Hope (West Indies) – The best batter on either side
Hope was the standout player of the whole series. He performed in both ODIs and T20Is.
In the ODIs, he was the second-highest run-scorer. He made 278 runs in three innings at an average of 139. His best knock was 162 not out off 143 balls in the third ODI. The West Indies chased down 352, their highest successful ODI chase. That innings broke a 17-year-old record. It was the highest score by a visiting batter in a successful ODI chase against India.
Hope was even better in the T20Is. He finished as the top run-scorer with 261 runs in four innings. His average was 130.50, and his strike rate was 190.51. He scored two unbeaten centuries. One was a stunning 102 off 50 balls in the fourth T20I. That knock levelled the series. During this series, Hope also became the West Indian with the most T20I centuries. He now has three.
2. Shubman Gill (India) – 334 runs
Gill was the best batter in the series. He finished as the top run-scorer and won Player of the Series. He scored 334 runs at an average of 167 and a strike rate above 135.
His biggest innings came in the second ODI in Guwahati. He made 223 not out off 133 balls. It was a record double century. India chased down 407 with 39 balls left. Gill hit 26 fours and eight sixes. He shared a 255-run opening stand with Rohit Sharma.
Gill also scored 110 in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. His only poor score came in the final ODI, where he made 1. This was his seventh ODI Player of the Series award. He now equals MS Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly, and Yuvraj Singh on that list.
3. Kuldeep Yadav (India) – 7 wickets
Kuldeep was the best bowler in a series full of runs. He took 7 wickets in three innings at an average of 23.85. He was the leading wicket-taker.
His best spell came in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram. He took 4 for 40 in 10 overs. That won him Player of the Match. India bowled West Indies out for 295 and chased the target easily.
During the series, Kuldeep became the fastest Indian spinner to reach 200 ODI wickets. He was the only bowler from either side who consistently troubled the batters. The next-best bowler was Jayden Seales with 4 wickets.
4. Sherfane Rutherford (West Indies) – The T20I power hitter
Rutherford was the aggressor in the T20Is. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer with 221 runs in four innings.
His best knock was a fierce 84 off 37 balls in the second T20I in Ranchi. He shared a 120-run partnership with Hope. That stand changed the game completely. He also made an unbeaten 49 in the fourth T20I. He and Hope added 91 runs together. That helped the West Indies post 247 and win the match.
5. Rohit Sharma (India) – 225 runs
Rohit had a strong series. He scored 225 runs in three matches. He made one century and a key 92 in the final ODI.
In the second ODI in Guwahati, Rohit scored 101 off 73 balls. That set up India’s record chase of 407. His opening stand of 255 with Gill broke the West Indies attack.
In the third ODI, India were 4 for 2 after losing both openers early. Rohit played a calm 92 off 85 balls. He missed a second straight century by eight runs. But he guided India to a competitive total. Experts rated his series 9.5 out of 10.
FAQs
Q. What was the result of the India vs West Indies T20I series?
A. The series ended in a 2-2 draw after the final match was washed out by rain.
Q. Who was named Player of the Series in the T20Is?
A. Shai Hope won the award after scoring 261 runs in four innings.
Q. How many runs did Shubman Gill score in the second ODI?
A. Gill scored 223 not out off 133 balls against West Indies in Guwahati.
Q. What was the result of the India vs West Indies Test series?
A. India won the series 2-0 under captain Shubman Gill.
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