India vs West Indies T20I Head-to-Head Records
India and West Indies have played 32 T20 internationals against each other, with India holding a clear advantage in the all-time head-to-head record. India have won 21 matches, West Indies have won 10, and one game ended without a result. The latest meeting came in Lucknow on October 6, 2026, where India won by eight wickets after Shreyas Iyer smashed an unbeaten 102 from 43 balls. The rivalry has produced huge totals, close finishes, destructive batting and several memorable bowling spells since the teams first met in T20I cricket in 2009.
India vs West Indies T20I Head-to-Head Record
India extended their advantage with the eight-wicket victory in Lucknow. Before that match, the teams had met 31 times, with India leading 20-10 and one no-result.
| Record | India | West Indies |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches | 32 | 32 |
| Wins | 21 | 10 |
| Losses | 10 | 21 |
| Tied | 0 | 0 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
India have now won more than twice as many T20Is as West Indies in this fixture. The only no-result came at Lauderhill in August 2016, while the teams have never played a tied T20I against each other.
Highest Team Totals in India vs West Indies T20Is
The highest-scoring match between these teams came at Lauderhill in August 2016. West Indies posted 245/6 before India replied with 244/4, falling short by only one run.
| Team | Highest Total | Opposition | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 245/6 | India | Lauderhill | West Indies won by 1 run |
| India | 244/4 | West Indies | Lauderhill | India lost by 1 run |
India’s 244/4 remains their highest T20I total against West Indies, while 245/6 remains the Caribbean side’s highest total in this head-to-head rivalry.
Lowest Team Totals in India vs West Indies T20Is
West Indies recorded the lowest completed team score in this fixture when they made 95/9 from their 20 overs at Lauderhill in August 2019. India’s lowest completed innings against West Indies is 138 all out at Basseterre in August 2022.
| Team | Lowest Total | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies | 95/9 | Lauderhill | India won by 4 wickets |
| India | 138 all out | Basseterre | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
India have recorded lower scores while successfully chasing small targets, but 138 is their lowest completed innings in which their batting innings ran to dismissal rather than ending after completing a chase.
Biggest Wins by Runs
India own the biggest victory by runs in this rivalry. They defeated West Indies by 88 runs at Lauderhill in August 2022 after dismissing the hosts for just 100.
West Indies’ biggest T20I victory over India by runs came by 14 runs in the 2009 ICC World Twenty20.
| Team | Biggest Win by Runs | Match/Venue |
|---|---|---|
| India | 88 runs | Lauderhill, 2022 |
| West Indies | 14 runs | Lord’s, 2009 |
India have produced several comfortable wins while defending totals, including victories by 71, 68, 67 and 59 runs in this fixture.
Biggest Wins by Wickets
Both teams have recorded nine-wicket victories against each other.
| Team | Biggest Win by Wickets | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 9 wickets | Lauderhill | August 12, 2023 |
| West Indies | 9 wickets | Kingston | July 9, 2017 |
India’s nine-wicket victory came during the five-match series in 2023, when they chased 179 after West Indies made 178/8. West Indies’ nine-wicket win came in Kingston, where Evin Lewis struck an unbeaten 125 while chasing India’s 190.
Most Runs in India vs West Indies T20Is
Rohit Sharma remains the highest run-scorer in India-West Indies T20Is with 693 runs. Nicholas Pooran follows with 592, while Virat Kohli sits third with 570.
Shimron Hetmyer entered the October 6 match with 422 runs against India and scored five in Lucknow, taking his aggregate to 427. That moved him just ahead of Suryakumar Yadav’s 426.
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 693 | 111* |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 592 | 67 |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | India | 570 | 94* |
| 4 | Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 427 | 61 |
| 5 | Suryakumar Yadav | India | 426 | 83 |
Rohit’s record includes an unbeaten 111 in Lucknow, while Pooran leads all West Indies batters for aggregate runs against India.
Most Wickets in India vs West Indies T20Is
Kuldeep Yadav has moved further ahead at the top of the wicket-taking list. He had 17 wickets against West Indies before the current series and took another two in Lucknow, giving him 19 wickets from the rivalry. Arshdeep Singh moved from 14 to 15 after dismissing Kamil Pooran in the opening T20I.
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Wickets | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kuldeep Yadav | India | 19 | 3/12 |
| 2 | Arshdeep Singh | India | 15 | 3/12 |
| 3 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | India | 13 | 2/12 |
| 4 | Jason Holder | West Indies | 13 | 2/19 |
| 5 | Obed McCoy | West Indies | 12 | 6/17 |
Kuldeep’s ability to control the middle overs has made him particularly effective in this matchup. Holder remains West Indies’ leading wicket-taker against India, while McCoy owns the best individual bowling performance in the rivalry.
Most Sixes in India vs West Indies T20Is
Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most sixes in T20 internationals between India and West Indies. He hit 39 sixes against the Caribbean side during his T20I career. Nicholas Pooran is close behind with 35.
| Rank | Player | Team | Sixes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | India | 39 |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | West Indies | 35 |
| 3 | Shimron Hetmyer | West Indies | 28 |
Rohit’s combination of longevity and power has kept him at the top of both the runs and sixes charts in this head-to-head contest.
Best Bowling Figures in India vs West Indies T20Is
Obed McCoy owns the best bowling figures in the history of India-West Indies T20Is. The West Indies left-arm fast bowler took 6/17 at Basseterre in August 2022 as India were bowled out for 138. It remains the only six-wicket haul recorded in this fixture.
| Player | Team | Bowling Figures | Venue | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obed McCoy | West Indies | 6/17 | Basseterre | West Indies won by 5 wickets |
McCoy’s spell also played the central role in India’s lowest completed innings against West Indies in T20I cricket.
Highest Individual Scores in India vs West Indies T20Is
Evin Lewis holds the highest individual score in this rivalry. He smashed an unbeaten 125 in Kingston in 2017 as West Indies chased 191 with nine wickets in hand.
Shreyas Iyer added his name to the century-makers list in Lucknow on October 6, scoring an unbeaten 102 from only 43 balls. His innings contained 10 fours and six sixes and powered India to 172/2 in 14.4 overs while chasing 172.
| Player | Team | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evin Lewis | West Indies | 125* | Kingston |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 111* | Lucknow |
| KL Rahul | India | 110* | Lauderhill |
| Shreyas Iyer | India | 102* | Lucknow |
| Evin Lewis | West Indies | 100 | Lauderhill |
The October 6 innings made Iyer another Indian centurion in the fixture and gave India a dominant start to the five-match series.
Last 5 India vs West Indies T20I Results
India have won four of the last five T20Is between the two sides, including both meetings played in 2026 through October 6. The only West Indies victory in this five-match sequence came in the deciding game of the 2023 series.
| Date | Venue | Scores | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2026 | Lucknow | WI 171; IND 172/2 | India won by 8 wickets |
| March 1, 2026 | Kolkata | WI 195/4; IND 199/5 | India won by 5 wickets |
| August 13, 2023 | Lauderhill | IND 165/9; WI 171/2 | West Indies won by 8 wickets |
| August 12, 2023 | Lauderhill | WI 178/8; IND 179/1 | India won by 9 wickets |
| August 8, 2023 | Providence | WI 159/5; IND 164/3 | India won by 7 wickets |
The October 6 meeting was especially one-sided after West Indies posted 171. India reached the target with 32 balls remaining as Shreyas Iyer finished unbeaten on 102 and Ishan Kishan made 37 not out.
India vs West Indies T20I Records at a Glance
| Record | Holder |
|---|---|
| Most Team Wins | India – 21 |
| Highest Team Total | West Indies – 245/6 |
| Lowest Team Total | West Indies – 95/9 |
| Biggest Win by Runs | India – 88 runs |
| Biggest Win by Wickets | India and West Indies – 9 wickets |
| Most Runs | Rohit Sharma – 693 |
| Most Wickets | Kuldeep Yadav – 19 |
| Most Sixes | Rohit Sharma – 39 |
| Highest Individual Score | Evin Lewis – 125* |
| Best Bowling Figures | Obed McCoy – 6/17 |
FAQs
How many T20I matches have India and West Indies played?
India and West Indies have played 32 T20 internationals through October 6, 2026. India have won 21, West Indies have won 10, and one match ended without a result.
Who has won more T20Is between India and West Indies?
India have the better head-to-head record with 21 victories compared with West Indies’ 10 wins.
Who has scored the most runs in India vs West Indies T20Is?
Rohit Sharma holds the record with 693 runs. Nicholas Pooran is second with 592 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 570.
Who has taken the most wickets in India vs West Indies T20Is?
Kuldeep Yadav leads the wicket-taking chart with 19 wickets after taking two more wickets in the October 6 match in Lucknow.
What is the highest score in an India vs West Indies T20I?
West Indies’ 245/6 at Lauderhill is the highest team total in the rivalry. It came in the same match in which India scored 244/4 and lost by just one run.