IND vs WI Super 8 Dream11 Prediction T20 WC (1 Mar 2026)

India and West Indies collide in a winner-takes-all Super Eights Group 1 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 1, 2026. This is a virtual knockout with the semi-finals on the line. Both sides have 2 points each after 2 matches. India got off to a losing start when South Africa beat them by 76 runs in Ahmedabad, but they roared back with a 72-run win over Zimbabwe in Chennai, posting 256 in the process, the second-highest total in T20 World Cup history.

West Indies started brilliantly with a 107-run demolition of Zimbabwe, but then lost to South Africa by nine wickets. The net run rate sits heavily in favour of West Indies at +1.791, compared to India’s -0.100, which means even a washout would send the Windies through.

India needs a win, and there is no room for error at the fortress of Eden Gardens. Suryakumar Yadav’s side will back themselves on home soil, but the West Indies carry serious power and confidence into this match.

Match Details

Details	Information
Match	India vs West Indies, T20 World Cup 52nd Match
Date	1 March 2026
Time	7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Series	ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Context	Super Eights Group 1, Virtual Knockout, winner qualifies for the semi-finals

Dream11 Team For India vs West Indies

Top Picks For India vs West Indies WC T20 Match

Player	Team	Role	Key Points
Suryakumar Yadav	IND	Batter/Captain	India captain and the world’s top-ranked T20 batter; a critical anchor for India’s chase or chase defence at Eden Gardens
Jasprit Bumrah	IND	Pacer	World-class powerplay bowler; has been India’s most dangerous weapon throughout this tournament
Shimron Hetmyer	WI	Batter	219 runs in the tournament at 54.75; leads the West Indies six-hit count with 17 maximums, among the most explosive batters in this format
Gudakesh Motie	WI	Spinner	Key West Indies spinner who can exploit the black-soil surface at Eden Gardens in the middle overs; consistent wicket-taker
Hardik Pandya	IND	All-Rounder	Player of the Match vs Zimbabwe with a 23-ball fifty; bowls crucial death overs and is India’s most impactful all-round option

Pitch Report

Details	Information
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
Pitch Type	Black-soil surface; batting-friendly early on but slows down considerably as the match progresses
Average 1st Innings Score	Around 155-170 in T20Is; night-time conditions and dew tend to push second-innings run-scoring higher
Pace vs Spin	Pacers find the new ball useful early; spinners are effective in the middle overs before dew takes hold in the second innings
Toss Factor	Chasing has been slightly more favourable at this venue under lights, largely because of heavy evening dew
Boundary Size	Large ground with a capacity of over 66,000; boundaries are not particularly short but the atmosphere is electric

Weather Report

Details	Information
Temperature	Around 34 degrees Celsius during the day; drops to 25-26 degrees Celsius by match time at 7 PM
Sky	Sunny and clear during the day; clear skies expected to continue into the evening
Rain Chance	No chance of rain forecast for Kolkata on March 1; full match expected
Humidity	Moderate to high; dew will develop under the floodlights from around the midway point of the match
Overall	Excellent conditions for cricket; dew in the second innings will be a key tactical factor for both captains

IND vs WI WC T20 Match Toss Prediction

The toss at Eden Gardens will carry significant weight in this match. The black-soil surface at Kolkata is known to slow as the game progresses, which has historically benefited the team batting first in the early stages. However, dew builds up heavily under the floodlights as the night goes on, making the ball easier to hit and harder to grip for spinners. Chasing teams have used this to their advantage at this ground, winning slightly more often than sides that set totals in night matches. Both captains know the stakes. India will be tempted to bat first and set a big total, using the advantage of batting on a fresh surface before the dew arrives. West Indies, with their fearless power hitters, may prefer chasing, knowing that dew will ease conditions later. Expect both sides to think hard before deciding, but the team that wins the toss will almost certainly choose to bowl first and chase.