IND vs WI: Top 3 batters to watch in 1st T20I

India and West Indies will begin their five-match T20I series when they face each other in the first game at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 6. Both teams have several match-winners in their batting line-ups, but a few players stand out because of their recent performances.

Here are three batters who could have a major impact in the opening T20I.

3. Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan is likely to be one of the batters to watch for India after making a strong impact in recent international cricket. The left-hander has remained an aggressive option at the top of the order and brings the ability to change the game quickly in the powerplay. He was also part of India’s gold-medal-winning campaign at the 2026 Asian Games and featured in the final against Pakistan.

With the first T20I against West Indies coming just days after the Asian Games final, Kishan will be keen to carry that experience into the series. He has also featured regularly for India in T20 cricket and has the ability to take on both pace and spin.