IND vs WI Match Prediction : 52nd Match, Super 8, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, 2026

The stakes could not be higher as India prepares to clash with the West Indies in what is effectively a quarterfinal. Both teams are desperately fighting to confirm their place in the T20 World Cup semifinals. This monumental Super Eights encounter will light up the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday evening.

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India vs West Indies Head-to-Head Record

India has firmly established dominance in this modern rivalry. Since the start of 2022, these two T20 heavyweights have faced each other 14 times. India has emerged victorious in nine of those contests, compared to just four wins for the West Indies (with one no-result).

India vs West Indies Live-streaming and Broadcast

Country	TV Channel	Live Streaming
India	Star Sports Network	Disney+ Hotstar App
Pakistan	PTV Sports, Ten Sports	Myco App, Tamasha App
Australia	—	Amazon Prime Video
England (UK)	Sky Sports (Cricket/Main Event)	SkyGO, NOW, Sky Sports App
USA & Canada	Willow TV	Willow by Cricbuzz App
West Indies	ESPN Caribbean	ESPN Play Caribbean
South Africa	SuperSport	SuperSport App
New Zealand	Sky Sport NZ	Sky Sport Now, Sky Go
Sri Lanka	Maharaja TV (TV1, Sirasa, Shakti)	ICC.tv / Maharaja TV Website
Bangladesh	Nagorik TV	Toffee
UAE & MENA	CricLife MAX	StarzPlay, StarzON

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IND vs WI Team Previews

India

After a disappointing loss against a surging South African side earlier in the Super Eights, India bounced back smartly with a clinical, must-win victory over Zimbabwe. While that loss to the Proteas exposed some vulnerabilities, India remains arguably the strongest T20 team in world cricket, especially in home conditions.

The biggest positive from the Zimbabwe victory was the return to form of Abhishek Sharma. After struggling early in the tournament, the dynamic opener broke free to smash a brisk half-century. He was brilliantly supported by Sanju Samson, who has cemented his place at the top of the order.

The middle order looks terrifyingly robust, with Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Hardik Pandya all looking in fine touch.

However, India’s bowling wasn’t entirely up to its usual suffocating standards against Zimbabwe. As they enter knockout territory, this is the primary area requiring polish. While Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh have been beautifully economical, they haven't secured the volume of early wickets expected of them.

Fortunately, Varun Chakravarthy has been a revelation; he remains the pick of the bowlers and will lead the spin attack on a surface he knows intimately from the IPL.

India Expected Playing 11

Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Shivam Dube, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.

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West Indies

The West Indies enjoyed a relatively smooth, undefeated journey through the early stages of this tournament before violently crashing back to reality on Thursday. They were completely overwhelmed and handed a massive defeat by South Africa. Nevertheless, their destiny remains in their own hands; a win here guarantees a semifinal spot.

The West Indies boast an incredibly strong batting lineup with terrifying depth. While Brandon King has struggled against the new ball (averaging just 15), Shai Hope has occasionally provided brilliant starts. The true danger, however, lies in their explosive middle and lower order. The sheer power of Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, and Romario Shepherd means they are never out of a contest.

However, two major concerns plague the Caribbean side. Firstly, their fielding can often be a slight issue, with dropped catches and sloppy ground fielding occasionally costing them momentum. Secondly, their bowling attack was brutally exposed against top-tier batting.

Against South Africa, all six bowlers used leaked 10 or more runs per over. They desperately need early wickets from Shamar Joseph and Jason Holder to avoid being steamrolled by India's deep batting order.

West Indies Expected Playing 11

Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde.

IND vs WI Toss Prediction

The Eden Gardens surface has strongly favored the team setting the target during this tournament, with four of the five matches played here won by the side batting first. Given the high-pressure nature of a virtual quarterfinal, we fully expect the captain winning the toss to opt to bat, put runs on the board, and let scoreboard pressure do the rest.

Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

Eden Gardens has historically been a paradise for batters, and this tournament is no different, boasting an average first-innings score of around 180. Fans can expect another flat, true surface where the ball comes onto the bat beautifully. There will be plenty of pace and true bounce, especially in the first half of the match.

However, as the evening progresses, the pitch is likely to slow down, bringing spinners like Varun Chakravarthy and Gudakesh Motie heavily into the contest during the second innings. The weather is expected to be clear and pleasant, with evening temperatures hovering around 25°C.

IND vs WI : Who Will Win?

This is a clash between two incredibly powerful batting lineups, but India holds the clear edge in bowling quality and recent pedigree. While the West Indies' depth makes them a constant threat, their bowling attack looks brittle under pressure, and their fielding lapses could prove fatal against a ruthless Indian side.

Backed by a passionate home crowd and a terrifying spin attack suited for Eden Gardens, India are the heavy, justified favorites to punch their ticket to the semifinals.

Bet on India to win.