India vs West Indies Clash Before T20 World Cup: When and Where to Watch Live, Full Details
India will face West Indies in a warm-up match today ahead of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, the biggest edition of the tournament so far with 12 teams participating for the first time. The Indian team is set to begin its preparation campaign against the former champions before the main event gets underway. While warm-up matches started on June 6, this will be India’s first practice game of the tournament build-up.
The match between India and West Indies will be played in Cardiff and is scheduled to begin at 2:30 PM Indian Standard Time. This fixture is one of two warm-up matches for India before the World Cup begins. The second warm-up game is scheduled for June 10 against England, giving the team two important opportunities to fine-tune its combination and assess conditions before the global competition starts.
Fans in India can watch the warm-up match live on Star Sports television channels. Live streaming will be available on JioHotstar. The match can also be viewed on the ICC’s official YouTube channel and ICC.tv, offering multiple viewing options for cricket followers across platforms.
India enters the Women’s T20 World Cup with a packed schedule in the group stage and strong anticipation around its campaign. The team’s fixtures include a high-profile clash against Pakistan on June 14, followed by matches against the Netherlands on June 17, South Africa on June 21, Bangladesh on June 25, and Australia on June 28. These games will be crucial in determining India’s progress in the tournament.
The squad for the Women’s T20 World Cup features captain Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, along with a mix of experienced players and young talent. The lineup includes Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharati Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, Shri Charani, wicketkeeper Yastika Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Goud, Shreyanka Patil, and Radha Yadav.
With the World Cup approaching, the warm-up against West Indies will serve as an important test for India’s batting depth, bowling options, and overall readiness. Facing a strong and experienced opponent in the first practice match will help the team evaluate its balance and build momentum before the main tournament begins.
The Cardiff encounter will also offer a chance for India to adapt to match conditions, sharpen execution, and settle into the rhythm of competition. As one of the favorites in the tournament, India will be looking to make a strong impression from the very first match of its campaign.
