India and the West Indies will face off on Sunday in the 2026 T20 World Cup. The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, and it's a do-or-die match for Team India. To reach the semifinals, the Indian team must win at all costs. The statistics from the T20 matches played between the two teams so far make this match even more intriguing.
Most runs in T20Is against West Indies
Rohit Sharma holds the record for most runs in T20 matches between India and West Indies. He has scored 693 runs in 22 matches. His strike rate is 142.88. Rohit has one century and five half-centuries. Notably, he also has the most sixes (39), meaning no Caribbean batsman has hit more sixes than him in this format. Nicholas Pooran of the West Indies is second with 592 runs in 20 matches, including five half-centuries. Virat Kohli is third with 570 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of over 150. Current T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav is fourth with 408 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 164.51. Rishabh Pant is fifth with 397 runs.
Most runs in India vs West Indies T20Is
| Player | Match | Runs | Strike Rate | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 22 | 693 | 142.88 | 1 | 5 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 20 | 592 | 135.15 | 0 | 5 |
| Virat Kohli | 14 | 570 | 150.79 | 0 | 6 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 12 | 408 | 164.51 | 0 | 3 |
| Rishabh Pant | 16 | 397 | 141.28 | 0 | 3 |
Most wickets in T20Is against West Indies
India's Kuldeep Yadav tops the list, taking 17 wickets in nine matches at an average of 13.41. Arshdeep Singh is second with 14 wickets. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (13 wickets) is third. West Indies' Obed McCoy is fourth with 12 wickets. Yuzvendra Chahal is fifth with 11 wickets.
| Player | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 17 | 13.41 | 6.33 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 10 | 14 | 19.21 | 7.87 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 18 | 13 | 35.15 | 7.25 |
| Obed McCoy | 9 | 12 | 24.25 | 9.38 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 10 | 11 | 29.81 | 8.86 |
Most sixes in India vs West Indies T20Is
When it comes to sixes, Rohit Sharma leads the way with 39. Nicholas Pooran (35) is second. This means that Indian batsmen clearly dominate the six-hitting charts in India-West Indies T20 matches.
| Player | Match | Sixes |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | 22 | 39 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 20 | 35 |
| Evin Lewis | 9 | 28 |
| Kieron Pollard | 17 | 27 |
| Shimron Hetmyer | 19 | 26 |
India vs West Indies Head to Head
The two teams have faced each other in 30 T20 matches so far. Team India has won 19 of these matches, while West Indies has won 10. One match was drawn. Meanwhile, India and West Indies have faced each other four times in the T20 World Cup. West Indies has had the upper hand in these matches. West Indies has won three matches, while India has won only one. Team India's only victory over West Indies came during the 2014 T20 World Cup in Mirpur. The Indian team defeated West Indies by seven wickets. Furthermore, India lost to West Indies at Lord's in the 2009 T20 World Cup, Bridgetown in the 2010 T20 World Cup, and Wankhede in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
History of India vs West Indies?
India's batting and bowling have been superior to the Caribbean team. However, in the T20 format, the outcome of a match is often decided by a single over or an inning. The Eden Gardens pitch is typically batting-friendly, so a high-scoring match is likely. For India, this match is not only about prestige but also about securing a place in the semi-finals. Therefore, Team India will rely on its experienced players and strong statistics.
India vs West Indies Head to Head in Eden Gardens
India and the West Indies have faced each other four times at Eden Gardens, with India winning all four. The last match between the two teams was played here in 2022. In 2022, the two teams met three times, with India winning all three. Previously, India and the West Indies met at Eden Gardens in 2018, with India winning by five wickets.
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