The ultimate heavyweight battle of Group 1 arrives as the defending champions, India, take on the powerhouse West Indies at the iconic Eden Gardens.
This match is widely regarded as a potential preview of the World Cup Final.
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Match Overview
- Date: Sunday, March 1, 2026
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
- Time: 5:30 AM EST / 2:30 AM PST
- The Stakes: This is the final match of the Super 8 stage for Group 1. With both teams eyeing the #1 seed, the winner will secure a more favorable Semi-Final draw.
The Journey to Kolkata
- India: After a flawless group stage (4-0), the defending champions hit a major speed bump in their Super 8 opener, suffering a 76-run defeat to South Africa in Ahmedabad. This loss snapped a 12-match World Cup winning streak and severely dented their Net Run Rate (NRR). India now faces a "must-win" scenario at Eden Gardens to keep their title defense alive.
- West Indies: The Windies are the form team of the tournament. Following an unbeaten group run, they made history in their first Super 8 match by posting 254/6 against Zimbabwe—the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history—led by a blistering 85 from Shimron Hetmyer. They enter this match at the top of Group 1 with a massive NRR advantage.
Last 5 Head-to-Head Encounters
- August 13, 2023: West Indies won by 8 wickets at Lauderhill, Florida, led by Brandon King's unbeaten 85.
- August 12, 2023: India won by 9 wickets at Lauderhill, Florida, following a masterclass by Yashasvi Jaiswal (84*).
- August 8, 2023: India won by 7 wickets in Guyana, powered by a brilliant 83 from Suryakumar Yadav.
- August 6, 2023: West Indies won by 2 wickets in Guyana, with Nicholas Pooran smashing a decisive 67.
- August 3, 2023: West Indies won by 4 runs in Trinidad, defending a modest total thanks to Jason Holder's 2/19.
Players to Focus On
- Suryakumar Yadav (IND): The world's #1 T20 batter. His 360-degree hitting is perfectly suited for the true bounce of Eden Gardens.
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND): The "Enforcer." His death-over yorkers will be India's primary defense against the Windies' late-innings onslaught.
- Shai Hope (WI): The West Indies captain has been in stellar form, anchoring the middle order with a tournament average of 57.66.
- Akeal Hosein (WI): The spin specialist who has already claimed 7 wickets this tournament. His opening spell will be critical in stifling India's explosive top order.
