India beat West Indies by eight wickets in T20 opener

WACK News synthesis · Published 7 October 2026 · 7 AM edition

India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20 international in Lucknow on 6 October. India reached its target with 32 balls remaining.

Cricket West Indies’ official results list West Indies at 171 from 19.1 overs. India replied with 172 for two in 14.4 overs. This is the completed men’s match result from 6 October, rather than a live score or a result from the women’s tour.

Source publication: 6 October 2026 result listing, rechecked 7 October. Event: 6 October 2026. Rechecked 7 October 2026 before the 7 AM edition.

Dated sources

Original reporting and statements used for this synthesis:

• Source 1 · Cricket West Indies official results · 6 October 2026 result listing, rechecked 7 October

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