IND vs WI Super 8 Group 1 Match Preview:

India will face the West Indies for the first time in the ICC T20 WC 2026. This is a do-or-die match for both teams. India defeated Zimbabwe in their second Super-8 match, keeping their hopes alive for the semifinals. The West Indies, on the other hand, lost their last match against the Proteas by 9 wickets.

Abhishek Sharma smashed a half-century against Zimbabwe, giving them some relief after successive failures. Romario Shepherd and Jason Holder were brilliant against South Africa. In this match, the West Indies will give their all to beat India in front of their home crowd. England, South Africa, and New Zealand have already qualified for the semi-final.

IND vs WI Today Match Prediction – ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8, 52nd Match | Who Will Win?

Recent Performance: 

IND: W, L, W, W, W

WI: L, W, W, W, W

IND vs WI Match Details:

• Series/Tournament: ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
• Match: IND vs WI 
• Date: 1st Mar. 2026
• Match Start Time: 07:00 PM IST
• Stadium/Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata 
• Live Score: cricketwinner.com
• Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Stats:

Weather Report:

• Temperature: 26–27°C
  
• Rain Chances: 2%
  
• Conditions: Mostly clouds

 The weather is expected to be favourable during this match with 36% humidity.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Stats: 

The pitch at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is considered ideal for batsmen. Traditionally, fast bowlers get a little bit of assistance at this pitch.

• Win Batting First: 53%
  
• Win Bowling First: 37%
  
• Best Suited For: Pacers (65%)

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 160
  
• Average 2nd Innings: 137

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

IND vs WI Probable Playing 11

India (IND) Probable 11:

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

West Indies (WI) Probable 11:

Brandon King, Shai Hope(w/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph

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Cricket Winner Player Insight:

• Ishan Kishan is the leading run-scorer for IND, with a batting average of 35.67. He will be a key player for India.
• Jason Holder is a reliable all-rounder who can turn the tide of a match by scoring quick runs in the middle order.
• Hardik Pandya is one of the key all-rounders; he can anchor an innings and convert it into a big score. He can also bowl in powerplay, providing additional balance to the team.
• Shimron Hetmyer is an aggressive batsman; he can score big while maintaining a fast run rate, giving his team an advantage.

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Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Team India is a very strong and balanced team; they have lost only 1 match in this tournament so far. Additionally, they hold a strong record against the West Indies and take advantage of home conditions. On the other hand, the West Indies top-order batsmen and bowling unit performance are a concern for them.

Prediction: India to win.

Disclaimer: This analysis and prediction are based on team form, pitch conditions, and available data. It is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee any result.