India vs West Indies Pitch Report: India will face West Indies in Match 52 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday, March 1, 2026. This Group 1 Super 8 match will begin at 7:00 PM IST at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Let's take a look at today's match pitch report.
India vs West Indies (IND vs WI) Match Details:
- League: ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
- Date: March 1st, 2026
- Start Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Teams: India vs West Indies
IND vs WI Match Previews
India lost to South Africa in Ahmedabad. But apart from that one defeat, Suryakumar Yadav's team is in excellent form. In their previous match against Zimbabwe in Chennai, India posted a record total. The 72-run win over the Chevrons will have given them the confidence they need to defeat Shai Hope's team in a do-or-die match.
West Indies also defeated Zimbabwe by a huge margin in Mumbai, but lost to the Proteas in Ahmedabad, squandering their chances. Now they find themselves in a difficult situation, as a defeat to the Men in Blue would mean the end of the two-time champions' run in the 20-team tournament.
IND vs WI, Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report
WI vs IND Match Pitch Report: Kolkata's Eden Gardens is a batting paradise for the IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match, with scores exceeding 200 in recent matches. The black soil initially supports pace, then slows down for spinners, while dew in the evenings aids chases.
This surface offers good bounce and a fast outfield, allowing the top-order to play aggressively and post a big total around 180-200. Pacers get some help initially, but once the pitch grips, spinners dominate in the middle overs; the average first innings score in recent T20I matches was 155, while the tournament total is 182.
Eden Gardens Stadium Records and Stats In T20
| Total matches: | 18 |
| Batting first won: | 9 |
| Bowling first won: | 9 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 161 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 139 |
| Highest Total: | 207/4 |
| Lowest Total: | 70/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 162/5 |
| Lowest Defended: | 186/5 |
IND vs WI Match Playing 11
India (IND) Possible Playing 11: 1. Sanju Samson(WK), 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Ishan Kishan(WK), 4. Suryakumar Yadav(C), 5. Hardik Pandya, 6. Tilak Varma, 7. Shivam Dube, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Varun Chakaravarthy, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Arshdeep Singh
West Indies (WI) Possible Playing 11: 1. Shai Hope(WK)(C), 2. Brandon King, 3. Shimron Hetmyer, 4. Rovman Powell, 5. Roston Chase, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Mathew Forde, 10. Gudakesh Motie, 11. Shamar Joseph
