West Indies vs India: T20 Super 8 Score & Test Wins

When India’s top order stumbled to 99 for 3 inside 11 overs, the Super 8 clash with West Indies threatened to slip away. What followed was a calculated recovery — Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube steadied the ship before Tilak Varma delivered the finishing flourish, guiding India to 199 for 5 in 19.2 overs and a five-wicket win against West Indies’ 195 for 4 at Eden Gardens on 1 March 2026.

T20 Super Eights Result: India 199/5 beat West Indies 195/4 by 5 wickets · Match Stage: 52nd T20I, Super 8 Group 1 · Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata · Match Date: 1 March 2026

West Indies vs India live score

The Super 8 Group 1 clash unfolded as a high-pressure virtual quarterfinal at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. West Indies posted 195 for 4 in their 20 overs, with Roston Chase anchoring the innings with 40 off 25 balls and Shimron Hetmyer providing late acceleration with 27 off 12. India’s reply started shakily — Abhishek Sharma fell at 29 for 1 in the third over, followed by Ishan Kishan at 41 for 2 in the 4.3rd over.

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By the 10th over, Suryakumar Yadav’s departure at 99 for 3 left India in trouble. The turning point came when captain Suryakumar turned to Jasprit Bumrah, who struck twice in three balls to pull back West Indies’ momentum. India reached 141 for 4 when Tilak Varma fell at 14.4 overs before the lower order guided the chase home in 19.2 overs. Jason Holder and Rovman Powell had earlier shared a crucial 76-run partnership in the death overs for West Indies.

Current Match Status

India’s 199 for 5 represents their highest successful chase in the Super 8 stage, surpassing the required run rate with four balls to spare. West Indies’ total of 195 for 4 featured contributions across the order — Shai Hope contributed 32 off 33 at the top before Varun Chakravarthy bowled him. The result shifted Super 8 Group 1 standings, with South Africa remaining on 6 points from three matches while India moved to 4 points with a game in hand.

West Indies vs India T20

The 52nd T20I of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 marked a pivotal moment in both teams’ campaigns. West Indies entered the match needing a win to keep semifinal hopes alive following their earlier loss to South Africa, while India’s Super 8 fate hung on the outcome at Eden Gardens.

Match Summary

West Indies batted first and reached a competitive 195 for 4. Their innings featured the Holder-Powell partnership worth 76 runs that accelerated scoring in the final five overs. For India, Hardik Pandya dismissed Sherfane Rutherford for 14, while Arshdeep Singh bowled four overs conceding 43 runs without a wicket at an economy of 10.75. Chakravarthy’s dismissal of Hope proved strategically important as it broke West Indies’ opening momentum.

Key Moments

The powerplay told a different story — West Indies raced to 45 for 0 in six overs, establishing an early platform. However, Bumrah’s introduction into the attack in the 13th over changed the match’s trajectory. His double strike against Chase and Hetmyer removed West Indies’ two primary scorers within three balls, conceding just six runs during that spell. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 18 off 16 before being caught by Sherfane Rutherford off Shamar Joseph.

West Indies vs India highlights

Several moments defined this Super 8 encounter beyond the final scoreline. The Holder-Powell partnership showcased West Indies’ death-overs batting depth, while India’s response demonstrated their batting lineup’s resilience when the top order fails.

Top Plays

Chakravarthy’s spell included the wicket of Hope, replacing the traditional leg-spinner role with a wicket-taking option that restricted West Indies’ scoring. Bumrah’s double strike — removing Chase and Hetmyer in consecutive deliveries — represented arguably the match’s defining sequence. Shivam Dube’s unbeaten contribution kept the chase alive during the middle-overs consolidation phase.

Player Performances

Among West Indies’ batters, Roston Chase’s 40 off 25 stood out as the most impactful innings, anchoring the middle order and rotating strike effectively. Jason Holder’s 37 off 22 in the death overs pushed West Indies past the 190 mark. For India, Tilak Varma’s 27 off 15 in the chase proved decisive, while Bumrah’s bowling figures of 2 for 19 earned him recognition as the match’s turning point.

West Indies vs India scorecard

The official scorecard reveals the match’s progression through both innings, with fall of wickets and partnership breakdowns providing insight into how the result unfolded.

Full Innings Breakdown

West Indies’ innings saw them lose their first wicket at 67 in the 11th over when Chakravarthy bowled Hope. They recovered through Chase and Hetmyer before the Holder-Powell partnership added 76 crucial runs. India began their chase with early setbacks — falling to 29 for 1 in the third over before Kishan’s departure at 41 for 2 in the 4.3rd over left them precariously placed.

Fall of Wickets

India’s fall of wickets read: 29 for 1 (Abhishek Sharma, 3rd over), 41 for 2 (Ishan Kishan, 4.3rd over), 99 for 3 (Suryakumar Yadav, 10.2nd over), 141 for 4 (Tilak Varma, 14.4th over). The chase stabilised after Yadav’s dismissal, with the lower order building partnerships to reach the target. West Indies’ only wicket in India’s innings came through Shamar Joseph, who bowled Yadav.

West Indies vs India Test match

Beyond the T20 World Cup drama, India and West Indies competed in a two-match Test series that ran concurrently during India’s World Cup campaign. The series provided contrasting fortunes for both teams.

1st Test Result

India secured a commanding innings victory in the first Test, winning by an innings and 140 runs. India posted 448 for 5 declared, with West Indies replying with 162 in their first innings before being forced to follow on. Their second innings of 146 proved insufficient against India’s dominant bowling attack. The match was played in Ahmedabad.

2nd Test Day 3

The second Test, also in Ahmedabad, saw India dominate through three days of play. While detailed day-by-day scores remain limited in available verified reports, India’s commanding position after day three indicated continued dominance over West Indies in the longer format.

The Super 8 victory ensured India avoided the group stage exit that seemed possible after their opening loss to South Africa. West Indies, meanwhile, saw their tournament end despite posting a competitive total — a fate that highlights the gap between their batting firepower and bowling consistency in high-pressure matches.

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