IND vs WI: India Won By 5 Wkts – Scorecard, Stats (ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026)

• Fixture: India vs West Indies
• Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Super Eights, Group 1
• Match: 52nd Match, Super Eights, Group 1
• Date and Time: 1 March 2026, 7:00 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Match Preview

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eights stage sees a very exciting clash between India and West Indies at Eden Gardens in Group 1. With the semi-final qualifiers approaching, this match is expected to be an important encounter for both the teams.

India have been strong in this tournament and they are strong in Indian conditions and Eden Gardens feels like home for them. Suryakumar Yadav leads the team and he bats with a freedom and creativity that is truly remarkable. He plays shots that don’t exist in the coaching manual and he plays them in the biggest matches. Jasprit Bumrah is the best fast bowler in the world when he is at his best, and in this tournament, he certainly is. He takes wickets in the powerplay and he takes wickets at the death and he doesn’t let the batsmen hit anything. Axar Patel contributes in both departments and gives India the balance and flexibility that a good T20 team needs. India have depth and they have quality and tonight they have a crowd behind them.

West Indies come out on the field with pace and confidence and their batting line-up is as explosive as any team in this tournament. Nicholas Pooran scores runs consistently and when he is in form he hits the ball with tremendous power. Rovman Powell is an aggressive middle-order bowler who can win a match in a single over if the conditions are right. Alzarri Joseph bowls fast and he takes wickets and he is a bowler who can be relied on when West Indies need a breakthrough. West Indies play without fear and they play to attack and this style of cricket wins T20 matches.

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IND vs WI – Head to Head (T20Is)

Note: Before the recent international matches, 24 T20 International matches have been played between India and West Indies. India has won 17 matches, while West Indies has won 7 matches, and no matches have been tied or drawn in their T20I rivalry.

IND vs WI – Squad List

Pitch Report table – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Team Analysis

India

India have a deep and aggressive batting line-up that can score runs at the top, in the middle and in the death overs without losing momentum. Their pace and spin bowling options give the captain a tactical flexibility that most teams cannot match. Their record at home is excellent and Eden Gardens is as much a home as it is a home for Indian cricket.

Their concern is the pressure of winning matches in front of a crowd expecting victory. Their middle order has shown inconsistency when top-order wickets fall early and the team is chasing a demanding total under pressure.

Key players to watch are Suryakumar Yadav who is their captain and their most explosive middle-order batsman and the player who defines how India plays a T20 innings. Jasprit Bumrah is their strike fast bowler who is most dangerous in the powerplay and death overs when overs and wickets matter most. Axar Patel makes valuable all-round contributions at every stage of the match and gives India a balance that is difficult to rely on in opposing formations. India have the experience and team depth needed to handle pressure situations in major ICC tournaments and they will need both tonight.

West Indies

West Indies have an explosive batting line-up that can destroy the bowling attack in a very short period of time when the ball is hit cleanly. Their powerful finishers give them the ability to chase down any total or speed up any innings in the final five overs. They come into this match with momentum from their recent win and that confidence is a real and tangible thing in T20 cricket.

Their concern is the inconsistency of their bowling which can allow the opposition batsmen to score too freely in the middle overs. They rely heavily on their top order hitting to set the tone and when those batsmen fail, the innings can stall before the finishers come in.

The key players to watch are Nicholas Pooran who is their most consistent run scorer in T20 cricket and the batsman around whom West Indies’ innings has been built. Rovman Powell is an aggressive middle-order hitter who can take any match away from the opposition in a single devastating over. Alzarri Joseph is their main pace bowler and West Indies trust him to be the only person who can decide the match when wickets are needed. West Indies’ aggressive style and recent success in the Super Eights make them a truly dangerous opponent in Kolkata tonight.

Toss Prediction

Fog rolls in at Eden Gardens in the evening and fog changes everything about how a cricket match is played. It makes it difficult to catch the ball and easier to score through batting. Both captains will understand this and both captains will want to bowl first and chase in good conditions as night falls and the fog settles on the outfield.

Cricbites Match Prediction

Final Thoughts

The match between India and West Indies in the Super Eights at Eden Gardens is the one to watch in the T20 World Cup. The crowd will be phenomenal. The cricket will be fast, aggressive and decisive. India have the structure, depth and home advantage that comes with playing in front of millions.

But West Indies have the power to pacify any crowd and the confidence to beat any team on any night. Pooran and Powell are as devastating as any batting combination in this tournament. Bumrah’s best game is as difficult as any bowler in the world.

The powerplay overs will set the tone. The death overs will decide the outcome. Watch Bumrah against the West Indies top order in the first six. Watch when Pooran comes on the field because that’s when the match becomes most interesting. Watch Suryakumar because he always finds a way to do something when India needs him the most.

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Disclaimer

This preview and prediction is based on current teams, historical performance, expected conditions and available data. Cricket remains unpredictable and match results may vary depending on matchday conditions and individual performances.

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who is the captain of India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Suryakumar Yadav is the captain of India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Q2. Who is the captain of West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

Shai Hope is the captain of West Indies in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Q3. When and at what time will IND vs WI be played?

India will face West Indies on 1 March 2026. This match is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM IST.

Q4. Where is the match being played?

IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 match will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Q5. What is the match number of IND vs WI in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?

This match is the 52nd match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which is part of the Super Eight Stage (Group 1).