News|ICC Men's T20 World CupIndia vs West Indies: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineupsDefending champions India will face fellow record winners West Indies for a place in the semifinals of the 2026 edition.

Event: ICC 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup Super Eights

Date and Time: Sunday, Mar 1, 2026, at 7pm (13:30 GMT)

Coverage: Coverage begins on Al Jazeera Sport from 10:30 GMT.

India's performance has been mixed, with initial struggles in the batting order. A narrow victory over the USA was followed by a dominant win against Pakistan, ensuring their progression to the Super Eights. India topped their group with a win over the Netherlands. In the Super Eights, they faced a setback against South Africa but rebounded to defeat Zimbabwe, with significant contributions from Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya.

West Indies' winning streak ended with a defeat against South Africa. Their campaign included victories over England, Nepal, Italy, and Zimbabwe. The upcoming match against India will be crucial for their tournament progress.

South Africa has qualified with four points. Zimbabwe has been eliminated after losses to West Indies and India.

India aims to maintain an aggressive playing style, as demonstrated in their match against Zimbabwe. Key performances included Abhishek Sharma's 55 and Hardik Pandya's 50, contributing to a total of 256-4, the second-highest in tournament history.

Despite being highly ranked, India's batting lineup has shown vulnerabilities, highlighted during their match against the USA. Strategies to stabilize the batting order are ongoing, with adjustments made to the opening pair.

India's bowling has been effective, with Arshdeep Singh leading the team's wicket tally, surpassing Jasprit Bumrah. Consistent performance from the bowlers remains crucial for India's success.

The upcoming match marks the first T20 meeting between India and West Indies since their 2023 series, where West Indies emerged victorious. Historically, West Indies have won three out of four World Cup encounters against India.

Rinku Singh has left the squad due to personal reasons, with Shivam Dube likely to continue in his place. Kuldeep Yadav may be included for additional spin options.

Brandon King is an injury concern. Shamar Joseph may replace Gudakesh Motie for a seam-focused strategy.

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

Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shai Hope (c & wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde

India: W-W-W-L-W West Indies: W-W-W-W-L

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.