Naman Dhir stepped onto the field for his first T20 International during the opening match against the West Indies in Lucknow, giving India an additional middle‑order option after the Asian Games. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was omitted from the side.
Captain Shreyas Iyer elected to bowl first, citing the dew, and West Indies skipper Shai Hope agreed, preferring to chase under the same conditions. The choice set the tone for the three‑match series and highlighted the importance of adapting to the evening moisture.
