Defending champions Team India bounced back strongly, demolishing Zimbabwe to regain full momentum. While India’s batting has faltered in recent games, their bowling unit has consistently defended totals and maintained balance.
West Indies, meanwhile, suffered a heavy defeat against South Africa, who chased 176 in just 16.1 overs. The IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 clash at Eden Gardens is crucial for the sides because the winner will secure a semi-final spot.
IND vs WI Match Details
- Match Name: India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026
- Match No: 52
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Timings: 7pm IST
- Venue: Eden Garden Stadium
IND vs WI Pitch Report and Weather Update
Eden Gardens favors teams batting first, with a 53% win rate in the first innings (vs. 31% for bowling first). The venue holds special memories for West Indies, who won the 2016 T20 World Cup title here. Expect a dry surface with some grass cover.
IND vs WI Dream11 Team Today
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeepers | Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (C), Shai Hope (VC) |
| Batsmen | Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Shimron Hetmyer |
| All-rounders | Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy |
Captain Choices: Ishan Kishan (top pick) or Shai Hope (fantasy cricket favorite).
Vice Captain Choice: Shai Hope (top pick)
Players to Avoid: Rinku Singh (unlikely to play), Washington Sundar (may not feature).
What’s the Fantasy Tips for IND vs WI Dream11 Team Creators?
In IND vs WI today’s match, the toss and pitch will favor the chasing side.
IND vs WI Dream11 Prediction Today Match: Who Will Win?
The Windies have performed well in this tournament but have been inconsistent with both bat and ball. They’ve won just one game, versus Zimbabwe. Against the powerful South Africans, they suffered a heavy home defeat by 9 wickets, exposing concerns over their bowlers’ and batters’ form.
On the other side, Team India has won 2 out of 3 games in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign. The middle order remains their only concern, as they’ve struggled to prioritize Tilak Varma over Suryakumar Yadav at number 3. With the pitch and and IND vs WI head to head records favoring the home advantage, we back Team India to win this game, secure a semifinal spot, and pave the way for another trophy.
India vs West Indies Possible Playing XIs
India (IND)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | WK |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman |
| Ishan Kishan | WK |
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Batsman |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Tilak Varma | Batsman |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Bowler |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
West Indies (WI)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shai Hope (C) | WK |
| Brandon King | Batsman |
| Shimron Hetmyer | Batsman |
| Rovman Powell | Batsman |
| Roston Chase | All-rounder |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Batsman |
| Jason Holder | All-rounder |
| Romario Shepherd | All-rounder |
| Matthew Forde | Bowler |
| Gudakesh Motie | Bowler |
| Shamar Joseph | Bowler |
