The India vs West Indies match in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights is being played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, 2026. The match starts at 7 PM under lights. The weather is expected to be clear with no rain, so the full game should happen without problems.
This is a very important match because both teams need a big win to reach the semifinals. India also has a strong record here, winning all four T20 matches played against West Indies at Eden Gardens, leading 4–0. India’s key players include Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan, while the West Indies will depend on Shimron Hetmyer and Shai Hope. The winner of this match moves one step closer to the next round.
India vs West Indies: Toss and Captains Update
In the India vs West Indies match, Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and India chose to field first. He said the pitch looks good and dew will be an important factor later. Surya also said, “We will give them a good show,” and that the team is ticking all the boxes. West Indies captain Shai Hope said they also wanted to bowl first. He called it a big, do-or-die game and said they will play their best. West Indies made one change as Akeal Hosein came in for Brandon Chase.
India vs West Indies Playing XI Full List
West Indies Playing XI
Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
India Playing XI
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
India vs West Indies Pitch Report: T20 World Cup 2026
The India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 match at Eden Gardens is expected to be a high-scoring game. The pitch looks flat and dry, which is great for batters. Fast bowlers might get a little help with the new ball at the start, but after that, it should be easier to score runs.
Spinners are not expected to get much turn from the surface. A total between 190 and 210 runs is seen as competitive, and 200+ scores have already been made in this tournament. Overall, it looks like a batting paradise for this T20 match.
India vs West Indies Match Predictions Today
The India vs West Indies match looks exciting, but India are clear favorite. Predictive models give India a 77 percent chance to win, while the West Indies have a 23 percent chance. India’s batting is in great form after scoring a huge 256 for 4 against Zimbabwe, which shows strong confidence.
West Indies are dangerous too because they have hit many sixes in this tournament and have a deep batting lineup, even after losing to South Africa. At this venue, heavy dew is expected, so the team winning the toss will likely bowl first because chasing becomes easier later in the match.
