It doesn’t get bigger than this.
The India national cricket team lock horns with the West Indies cricket team in what is effectively a quarterfinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday at the iconic Eden Gardens.
Win — and you face England in the semifinal in Mumbai.
Lose — and the campaign ends here.
After South Africa sealed their semifinal berth, this Super 8 clash has turned into a straight shootout.
Why This Match Is Massive
India bounced back in style against Zimbabwe, smashing 256/4 — the highest total of the tournament. The top order finally fired together. Sanju Samson’s early intent, Abhishek Sharma’s half-century, and Tilak Varma’s explosive 44* off 16 balls reminded everyone why India started as favourites.
But the bowling unit still has question marks.
West Indies, meanwhile, suffered defeat against South Africa but remain one of the most dangerous T20 sides on their day. Power hitters, big-match temperament and memories of past ICC glory make them a serious threat.
This is knockout cricket before the knockout stage.
IND vs WI Head-To-Head in T20Is
Matches Played: 30
India Wins: 19
West Indies Wins: 10
No Result: 1
India have the edge historically — but West Indies have lifted T20 World Cup trophies before. Big occasions suit them.
IND vs WI LIVE Streaming – T20 World Cup 2026
When will the India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 match take place?
The match will be played on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Where will the India vs West Indies match be played?
The match will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
What time will the India vs West Indies match start?
The match will begin at 7:00 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss will take place at 6:30 PM IST.
Which TV channels will broadcast India vs West Indies match in India?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.
Where to watch the live streaming of India vs West Indies match?
Live streaming will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
Where to watch India vs West Indies match in the West Indies?
In the Caribbean, the match will be broadcast live on ESPN.
Is there radio commentary available?
Yes. In India, live commentary will be available on All India Radio, while global audio coverage will be accessible via the ICC app.
Probable Playing XIs
India Probable XI
Abhishek Sharma
Ishan Kishan (wk)
Tilak Varma
Suryakumar Yadav (c)
Shivam Dube
Hardik Pandya
Rinku Singh
Axar Patel
Arshdeep Singh
Jasprit Bumrah
Varun Chakravarthy
West Indies Probable XI
Brandon King
Shai Hope (c/wk)
Shimron Hetmyer
Rovman Powell
Sherfane Rutherford
Roston Chase
Romario Shepherd
Jason Holder
Matthew Forde
Gudakesh Motie
Shamar Joseph
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Kolkata traditionally offers true bounce with a dry surface assisting spinners as the game progresses. Short square boundaries make strokeplay rewarding.
Expect a high-scoring encounter — especially if dew sets in during the second innings.
Match Prediction
India carry momentum after that record-breaking total. If their top order clicks again, they’ll be hard to stop.
But West Indies in knockout scenarios are never to be taken lightly.
It could come down to which bowling unit handles pressure better under lights at Eden Gardens.
Sunday night. Full house. Semi-final on the line.
This is T20 drama at its finest.
