India and the West Indies face off in Match No. 52 of the Super Eights at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday, March 1, in what is essentially a knockout game in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The team needs to win the match to progress to the next round, while losing the match will eliminate them from the tournament.
Suryakumar Yadav’s India have been largely dominant throughout the tournament, barring that one slip-up against South Africa in Ahmedabad. They achieved an impressive comeback when they scored a record total against Zimbabwe in Chennai, which resulted in a victory that increased their confidence while defeating the Chevrons by 72 runs.
The West Indies has its back against the wall. They achieved a victory over Zimbabwe during their match in Mumbai, yet their defeat against South Africa in Ahmedabad has pushed them to their breaking point. The team led by Shai Hope understands that their only option is to defeat India or face elimination.
The packed Eden Gardens stadium will witness two heavyweight teams compete for one spot in the semifinals. This movie has all the elements required to become a successful blockbuster film.
IND vs WI: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 30 |
| IND Won | 19 |
| WI Won | 10 |
| Tied / No Results | 01 |
IND vs WI: Match Details
| Match | India vs West Indies, Super Eights, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, March 1, 7:00 PM |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Pitch Report
India Team Analysis
India’s biggest strength is their explosive batting lineup, featuring players like Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Tilak Varma, who can score big runs quickly. Their bowling attack, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh, has been solid, but they’ve struggled against strong batting lineups. India’s ability to adapt to different conditions has been evident in their previous matches, and they’ll look to leverage their home crowd support. However, their middle-order batsmen can be vulnerable to pressure, which might be exploited by the West Indies’ bowlers.
West Indies Team Analysis
The West Indies’ biggest strength is their aggressive approach, led by players like Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell, who can score big runs quickly. Their bowling attack, featuring Alzarri Joseph and Obed McKnight, has been effective, with a good balance of pace and spin. The West Indies will look to capitalize on India’s vulnerabilities in the middle overs and create an upset. However, their inconsistency has been a concern, and they’ll need to regroup quickly to stay in the tournament.
IND vs WI: Predicted Playing XIs
India
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy
West Indies
Brandon King, Shai Hope (captain & wicketkeeper), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
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