History, pressure, and a place in the semi-finals are all at stake in this Super 8 match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. India will have strong home support and a superior overall T20 record, but the West Indies have defeated India several times in previous T20 World Cups, giving them confidence.
Cricket fans around the world will watch both teams fight for a place in the final four. India will need to win to stay in contention and improve their net run rate. Meanwhile, the West Indies will aim to continue their strong World Cup record against India and defeat the defending champions.
India vs West Indies Playing 11, T20 World Cup 2026
India Probable XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
West Indies Probable XI:Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head (T20Is)
When India and West Indies face each other in T20 International matches, the competition is always tough, but the statistics tell an interesting story.
- Total Matches Played: 30
- India Wins: 19
- West Indies Wins: 10
- No Result: 1
IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026: Pitch report- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens pitch for this Super 8 match is expected to be good for batting, offering plenty of runs for both teams. Teams have previously scored over 200 runs on this surface, so batsmen will find it easier to play their shots from the outset.
As the game progresses, especially in the middle overs (7–15), if the pitch dries out a bit under lights, spinners may find some assistance. However, more dew is expected in the evening, making it difficult for bowlers, especially spinners, to grip the ball properly. This could give the chasing team a slight advantage.
