IND vs WI Today Match Prediction & Head to Head Stats: Who Will Win Today’s India vs West Indies Match? | T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Match 52
- Published: February 28, 2026
- Updated: February 28, 2026
- By AllCric Team
India take on West Indies in the Super 8 knockout match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This IND vs WI match prediction comes with a semi-final spot on the line, making it a virtual quarterfinal.
West Indies enter this contest after a heavy nine-wicket defeat against South Africa. India, meanwhile, bounced back strongly with a dominant 72-run win over Zimbabwe and will carry strong momentum into this crucial clash.
Both teams have one win and one loss in the Super 8 stage, meaning the winner advances to the semi-finals while the loser crashes out of the tournament. India appear more balanced across departments, while West Indies rely heavily on their explosive batting strength.
IND vs WI Match Details
- Match: India vs West Indies, Super 8 (Knockout)
- Series: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Date: 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
IND vs WI Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Pitch Condition: Balanced
- Batting Conditions: Good for stroke play early; slows in middle overs
- Pace Bowling: Early movement available
- Spin Bowling: Effective in middle phase
- Avg First-innings scores: 170–185
IND vs WI Weather Report
- Conditions: Clear to partly cloudy
- Temperature: Mid to high 20s °C during evening
- Rain: Very low chance
- Wind: Light breeze, dry conditions
Weather conditions are expected to remain favorable for a full uninterrupted match.
IND vs WI Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | India (IND) Won | West Indies (WI) Won |
|---|---|---|
|
29 |
19 |
10 |
Latest meeting (13 Aug 2023): West Indies beat India by 8 wickets.
IND vs WI Predicted Playing XI
India (IND) Predicted XI
Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
West Indies (WI) Predicted XI
Brandon King, Shai Hope (wk/c), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Roston Chase, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Players to Watch – IND vs WI
Batters to Watch
- Abhishek Sharma (IND) – 55 off 30 balls in the previous match; aggressive powerplay batter
- Ishan Kishan (IND) – 214 runs in the tournament at a strike rate of 186
- Shai Hope (WI) – 185 runs in six matches; anchors the innings
- Shimron Hetmyer (WI) – 221 runs in the tournament; dangerous middle-order hitter
Bowlers to Watch
- Varun Chakaravarthy (IND) – 11 wickets; key spinner in middle overs
- Jasprit Bumrah (IND) – 7 wickets; lethal in death overs
- Gudakesh Motie (WI) – 10 wickets at an economy of 7.75
- Jason Holder (WI) – 8 wickets; effective with variations
IND vs WI Toss Prediction
Teams batting first have won four of the five matches at Eden Gardens in this World Cup. The captain winning the toss is expected to bat first and aim for a total above 185 in this high-pressure knockout clash.
IND vs WI Today Match Prediction & Analysis
India enter this match with strong momentum after their commanding win over Zimbabwe, while West Indies will be eager to bounce back from a disappointing loss to South Africa. The Caribbean side have the firepower to dominate if their top order clicks, but their bowling has shown signs of vulnerability.
Considering current form, squad balance, and familiarity with conditions, India hold a slight advantage. Our IND vs WI match prediction backs India to win and secure a place in the semi-finals.
👉 Those trying to predict today’s outcome more accurately can refer to the IND vs ZIM Super 8 Match prediction and the WI vs SA Super 8 Match prediction.
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❓FAQs
India are favorites in this IND vs WI today match prediction and are expected to win based on current form and squad balance.
Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah are key players for India, while Shai Hope, Shimron Hetmyer, and Gudakesh Motie are crucial for West Indies.
The pitch is expected to be balanced, offering good batting conditions early on, with spinners becoming effective during the middle overs.