India and West Indies clash at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens tonight in a virtual quarterfinal where no slip-ups are permitted.
West Indies return to the venue of their “Remember the name” 2016 World Cup triumph under coach Daren Sammy, who calls it “David vs Goliath”, though the gap is narrower than perceived.
Both teams are the tournament’s top six-hitting sides (WI: 66, India: 63), exposed only by South Africa. India carries the triple burden of being the defending champions, hosts, and the best team of the last two years, rekindling form against Zimbabwe.
West Indies lost only to South Africa but must prove they can bend this format to their will. This is the first 7 PM start at Eden Gardens, changing all previous averages.
India vs West Indies Match Details – T20 World Cup 2026
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs West Indies (52nd Match, Super 8 Group 1) |
| Date | Sunday, March 1, 2026 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Time | 7:00 PM LOCAL / 1:30 PM GMT / 7:00 PM IST |
| Series | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – Super 8s |
Where to Watch IND vs WI T20 World Cup 2026 Live?
Indian fans can watch the match live on Star Sports with streaming available on JioHotstar. West Indian viewers can access the game through ESPN Caribbean with streaming on ESPN Play Caribbean. International audiences can tune in via their regional ICC broadcast partners.
Live Streaming by Country
| Country | TV Broadcaster | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
| West Indies | ESPN Caribbean | ESPN Play Caribbean |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports, ASports | Myco, Tapmad, Tamasha |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports | Sky Go, NOW |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow by Cricbuzz |
| Australia | Fox Cricket, Nine Network | Amazon Prime Video, Kayo |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Go, TVNZ+ |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App, DStv |
| Sri Lanka | TV Supreme, Dialog TV | ICC.tv, Sirasa TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, T Sports | Rabbithole |
| Middle East | — | ICC.tv |
| Rest of World | Varies by country | ICC.tv |
Live Streaming Apps for T20 World Cup 2026
For fans on the go, several mobile apps offer live streaming of T20 World Cup 2026 matches. Here’s a comprehensive list of official streaming applications:
| App Name | Available In | Platform | Subscription |
|---|---|---|---|
| JioHotstar | India | iOS, Android | Free with Jio / Paid Premium |
| ICC.tv | Global | iOS, Android, Web | Pay-per-match / Tournament pass |
| Willow by Cricbuzz | USA, Canada | iOS, Android | Subscription required |
| Sky Go | UK, New Zealand | iOS, Android | Sky subscription required |
| Kayo Sports | Australia | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| Amazon Prime Video | Australia, Select regions | iOS, Android, Fire TV, Web | Prime membership required |
| SuperSport App | South Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa | iOS, Android | DStv subscription required |
| TVNZ+ | New Zealand | iOS, Android, Web | Free with ads |
| NOW | United Kingdom | iOS, Android, Web | Day/Month pass available |
| Tapmad | Pakistan | iOS, Android | Free & Premium tiers |
| Tamasha | Pakistan | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
| ESPN Play Caribbean | Caribbean | iOS, Android, Web | Subscription required |
The India vs West Indies T20 World Cup 2026 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports in India with streaming on JioHotstar. West Indian viewers can watch on ESPN Caribbean with ESPN Play Caribbean streaming, while international fans can access the match via their regional ICC broadcast partners.
India vs West Indies Probable XIs – T20 World Cup 2026
India likely stick with their Chennai XI despite Rinku Singh’s return from his father’s funeral. West Indies could deploy all three finger spinners—Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, and Akeal Hosein—against an Indian side that’s lost 19 wickets to finger spin (tournament second-highest). Coach Daren Sammy confirmed all players fit, including Brandon King.
India Probable XI: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh
West Indies Probable XI: Brandon King, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde/Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Eden Gardens – Pitch Report & Stats
Daren Sammy assessed it as dry with green tinge remaining. This is Eden Gardens’ first 7 PM start of the World Cup, making previous averages unreliable. Rains hit Kolkata last week, but Sunday should be clear. Spinners gain influence as matches progress. Key matchups: Samson vs Holder (4 dismissals in 52 balls) and Hetmyer vs Bumrah (5 dismissals in 21 balls).
T20 Stats At Eden Gardens
| Statistic | Record |
|---|---|
| Total T20 Matches | 18 |
| Matches won batting first | 9 |
| Matches won bowling first | 9 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 161 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 139 |
| Highest total recorded | 207/4 (20 Ovs) by SCO vs ITA |
| Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (15.4 Ovs) by BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 162/4 (18.5 Ovs) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 186/5 (20 Ovs) by IND vs WI |
India vs West Indies Tournament Stats
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Six-Hitting Leaders | West Indies 66, India 63 (top 2 teams) |
| WI vs Wrist Spin | Lost 67 wickets since last WC (most by Full Member) |
| India vs Finger Spin | Lost 19 wickets (2nd-most this WC behind England’s 22) |
| WI Finger Spinners | Motie, Hosein, Chase: 20 wickets combined |
| Batting Depth | WI: Shepherd at No. 9; India: Axar at No. 8 |
| At Eden Gardens | WI never beaten India in T20Is here |
