3 massive records that Ishan Kishan can break in IND vs WI 2026 T20Is
- India chose Sanju Samson to open with Abhishek Sharma against West Indies, leaving 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi out of the first T20I lineup.
- Naman Dhir made his T20I debut after receiving his cap from Arshdeep Singh.
- India captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, citing the mixed-soil pitch and expected dew.
- West Indies selected Akeal Hosein for his 100th T20I appearance, while Shai Hope led the team and kept wickets.
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IND vs WI: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi misses out as India make 4 changes for 1st T20I
Sanju Samson replaced Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as India's second opener, while Naman Dhir made his T20I debut as Shreyas Iyer's side made four changes for the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow.
Why is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi not playing India vs West Indies 1st T20I in Lucknow?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has again been left out of India’s XI for the first T20I against West Indies in Lucknow. The 15-year-old had scored 38 and 15 against Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Asian Games but has now been dropped. Sanju Samson gets a longer rope.
Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing in IND vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Match? | 🏏 LatestLY
Teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (15) is confirmed to miss India's playing XI for the 1st T20I against West Indies on October 6, 2026, at Lucknow's Ekana Cricket Stadium. 🏏 Why Is Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Not Playing in IND vs WI 1st T20I 2026 Match?.
Ishan Kishan became the only batsman in the world to surpass the 1,000-run mark in T20I cricket in 2026. He has 1,005 runs in 29 innings, while Abhishek Sharma is third with 811 runs and a blistering strike rate of 205.83. Therefore, Team India has a formidable combination of runs and speed against the West Indies in Lucknow.
IND vs WI: What would be Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's most challenging task when the 15-year-old is not in Indian playing XI?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been a regular in the Indian T20I side since his debut against England earlier this year. He was also a part of the playing XI in the Asian Games 2026, where India defended their men's cricket gold medal.
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