IND vs WI Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today? | ICC T20 World Cup (March 1, 2026)

The Super 8 clash between India national cricket team and West Indies cricket team in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is set to be a straight knockout game. The match will take place on 1st March at Eden Gardens, with the action starting at 7:00 PM IST. With South Africa already confirmed in the semi-finals, this game will decide the second team from the group.

Both India and West Indies have earned two points from their first two Super 8 matches. India kept their hopes alive after losing to South Africa by a strong batting performance against Zimbabwe in Chennai, scoring 256/4 and winning the match by 72 runs.

West Indies also had a big win over Zimbabwe earlier in the Super 8 stage, beating them by 107 runs. However, they too were comfortably beaten by South Africa in their other match. As a result, this fixture has become a must-win encounter for both teams in their attempt to reach the semi-finals.

India vs West Indies Match Details

India vs West Indies Team Analysis (Strength & Weakness)

India vs West Indies Playing 11 for Today Match (Predicted)

• India Playing XI against West Indies: Sanju Samson(wk), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy.
• West Indies Playing XI against India: Shai Hope (c, wk), Brandon King, Shimron Hetmyer, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Rovman Powell, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Shamar Joseph, Gudakesh Motie

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Who will be IND vs WI Player of the Match?

As per our IND vs WI prediction, much of the spotlight will be on Ishan Kishan, who might emerge as the Player of the Match for this fixture. He has the potential to be one of the best T20 batsmen in the world, and is currently India's highest run scorer in the tournament with 214 runs to his name and is looking in splendid form. Since the last few games, he has been getting the quick starts and will be looking to convert it into a big score in this virtual quarter final against the West Indies.

Who will win Today’s IND vs WI Super 8 ICC T20 World Cup 2026?

India head into the last Super 8 clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 against West Indies as favourites, with the difference in the quality of bowling between the two sides clearly evident. The West Indies have some of the most dangerous batsmen in the world, but their bowling attack lacks the sheer abilities as compared to the Men in Blue, who have almost all their bases covered. The West Indies will have the best chance if they get to chase in this match, as defending a total might be slightly more difficult for them.