New Delhi: India will lock horns with West Indies in a do-or-die Super Eight clash in the T20 World Cup 2026, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, March 01. With a spot in the semifinal on the line, both teams will be looking to give their all in what is a virtual quarterfinal.
Both India and West Indies have so far managed one win and a loss in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. The two teams are tied on two points each in the Group 2 table. However, West Indies are second, ahead of India, due to a superior net run rate.
The equation is simple for both teams – the winner will reach the semifinals while the loser will bow out of the tournament. West Indies will progress to the next round if the match is washed out due to rain, based on a better net run rate.
West Indies have some good memories of the venue, having won their second T20 World Cup title after beating England in the final at the Eden Gardens in 2016. However, India have a superior record when it comes to the head-to-head between the two teams at the venue in T20Is.
What is India’s record at Eden Gardens in T20Is?
India have an outstanding record at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata in T20Is. The hosts have played eight T20I matches at the venue and have lost just one game. India’s only loss at the Eden Gardens in a T20I came against England in October, 2011. India have since managed seven wins in a row in seven T20I matches at the venue.
Unbeaten against West Indies
India have an even better record against West Indies in T20Is at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. India have never lost a game against West Indies at the iconic venue. India and West Indies have played four T20I matches at the Eden Gardens, with the hosts claiming victories in all four. India’s last victory against West Indies at the venue came in February, 2022.
India vs West Indies head-to-head at Eden Gardens in T20Is:
India 4-0 West Indies
Overall, India and West Indies have locked horns in 30 T20I matches. India have held the upper hand against West Indies with 19 wins. West Indies have 10 wins to their name against India in T20Is, while one of the matches between the two sides ended in a no result.
India will look to continue their dominant run against West Indies when the two teams lock horns in the blockbuster Super Eight clash at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.