NAM321/6 (50 ov)
IRE
FCA
FCU
KOE
S04
M05
SVW
RBL
ELV
SCP
HSV
MEX-W
ARG-W
ARS
EVE
COV
FUL
MOZ19
UGA23/0 (0.5/20 ov, target 20)
NZ180/5
IND181/6 (19.5/20 ov, target 181)
Ipswich1
Nottm Forest1
Alavés1
Málaga1
WA105/3 (18.5/50 ov, target 372)
NSW371/8
DEN
KUW
KENYA
QAT
SWD-W
EPR-W
TTN-W
WPR-W
BOR
WAR15/1 (2.5/20 ov)
LIONS
Limpo21/1 (2.5/20 ov)
NZ-A135/3 (41 ov)
IND-A113
DHA293/3 (84.1 ov)
RAJ
MYMS
CHATT
RAN320/5 (80 ov)
BAR
UAE
NED
PAK
ENG
IND-W
ZIM-W
GMB
LES
ZMB
NGA
AFG170/3 (34.3/50 ov, target 170)
ZIM169
OFC
NEU
Torino3
Monza2
Brest1
Nice2
Stuttgart2
Gladbach3
Al Ahli4
Al Khaleej1
This isn’t just another group fixture — this is a virtual quarter-final. India and West Indies clash in the highest-stakes Super 8 encounter of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with a semi-final berth on the line for both sides. Miss this one, and you’ll regret it.
India vs West Indies Match
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies — Super 8 Group 1 |
| Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Toss Time | 6:30 PM IST |
| Match Time | 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Weather | ☀️ Clear, 25–26°C at match time, 0% rain |
| Live (India) | JioHotstar / Star Sports Network |
| Live (UK) | Sky Sports & Sky Go |
| Live (USA) | Willow TV |
| Tickets | BookMyShow via tickets.cricketworldcup.com |
Why This Match Is Everything
Both India and West Indies have one win each in two Super 8 matches, but West Indies hold a significantly higher NRR of 1.791 compared to India’s 0.100. That stat alone tells the story — India cannot afford anything less than a convincing win.
If the match is abandoned or ends in a No Result, West Indies would qualify for the semi-finals due to their superior NRR, and India would be eliminated — making a No Result as bad as a loss for the Men in Blue.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The India vs West Indies Super 8 clash will be played on the same pitch that hosted the tournament’s first 200-plus total, scored by Scotland — a strip that’s clearly batting-friendly.
High humidity potentially crossing 70% means significant dew is expected under the floodlights, making the ball slippery and favoring the team batting second — making the toss a crucial factor.
Form Guide & Team News
India made a remarkable comeback after a 76-run drubbing at the hands of South Africa, posting 256 against Zimbabwe and winning by 72 runs. Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav are in red-hot form.
West Indies enjoy a slight home-ground advantage at Eden Gardens, having already played and won both their group-stage games at the venue — against Scotland and Italy. Shai Hope, Rovman Powell, and Shimron Hetmyer are match-winners capable of tearing any attack apart.
Prediction
India at Eden Gardens, under a roaring 60,000-strong crowd, with their backs to the wall — that’s a dangerous combination. Expect a high-scoring thriller with India edging it on the night.
Prediction: 🏆 India to win | Suryakumar Yadav to be the difference-maker
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