West Indies are hoping to make amends for their recent defeat against Afghanistan as they lock horns with hosts India in the first T20I in Hyderabad.

The defending world champions are being led by all-rounder Kieron Pollard while it will be the second T20I assignment for coach Phil Simmons since his return for a second stint.

India, meanwhile, are hoping to build on their recent whitewash of Bangladesh at home as they look to strike the right balance for next year’s T20I World Cup in Australia.

Will the hosts make a winning start in the three-match T20I series or will the Caribbean side live up to their reputation as defending world champions in the format? Find out by following the LIVE ball-by-ball commentary from Hyderabad below.