New Delhi: India will take on the West Indies in their crucial Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, March 1. It is a must-win clash for both sides as they look to seal a spot in the semifinals of the tournament.
The semifinal scenario is simple: the winner of this match will qualify for the last four alongside South Africa from Group A. This will be India’s first match at Eden Gardens in the ongoing tournament, while the West Indies have already won two matches here, giving them a slight advantage.
India vs West Indies, Head-to-head record in T20Is
Matches – 30 | India won – 19 | West Indies won – 10 | Tied/NR – 1
India vs West Indies, T20 World Cup head-to-head record
Matches – 4 | India won – 1 | West Indies won – 4 | Tied – 0
India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026, Kolkata weather report
According to the Accuweather website, the temperature will be around 34 degrees Celsius during the day and cool down by evening. The temperature during the match will be around 24 to 30 degrees Celsius. There are no chances of rain during the match in Kolkata.
India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026, Eden Gardens pitch report
The pitch at the Eden Gardens is expected to be batting-friendly for the T20 World Cup clash between India and the West Indies. The surface offers good bounce, which will be helpful for the batters. As the match progresses, spinners might find some assistance in the middle overs.
India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026, Live streaming details
The T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and West Indies will begin at 7:00 PM IST on Sunday, March 1. The toss will happen at 6:30 PM IST. The live telecast of the match will be available on the Star Sports Network in India. Fans can live stream the match on the JioHotstar app and the website.