India vs West Indies: T20 World Cup Super Eights – teams, start, lineups

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete February 28, 2026 at 01:53 PM

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India will face West Indies in a crucial Super Eights match at the ICC 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 1, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India. The match, scheduled for 7pm local time (13:30 GMT), will determine the final semifinal spot. Defending champions India have had a mixed tournament, while West Indies are looking to regain momentum after a loss to South Africa. The winner of this match will secure a place in the semifinals of the tournament. No team has ever retained the T20 World Cup, and no side has ever won the trophy on home soil.

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