India face West Indies in the 52nd Match of Super 8 Group 1 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Both teams are fighting for crucial points as the race for the semifinals intensifies in Group 1.
Match Details
Match: India vs West Indies – 52nd Match, Super 8 Group 1
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Date: Sunday, 1 March 2026
Time: 7:00 PM Local / 7:00 PM IST
Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Probable Playing XI
India Probable XI:
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Varu Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
West Indies Probable XI:
Brandon King, Rostan Chase, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd, Shamar Joseph, Matthew Forde
Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens surface generally offers good bounce and carry for batters early in the innings. As the match progresses, spinners can come into play during the middle overs. In night matches, dew often becomes a factor, making chasing slightly easier.
A first-innings total of 160–175 is considered competitive at this venue.
Weather Report
Clear skies are expected in Kolkata with temperatures around 27–30°C. No major rain threat is forecast, so a full 20-over contest is likely.
Key Players
India: Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah
West Indies: Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder
Match Prediction
India hold a slight edge due to home conditions and bowling depth. However, West Indies’ power hitters can turn the game quickly if they get momentum in the powerplay.
Prediction: India slight favourites.