In a thrilling Super 8 encounter at the T20 World Cup 2026, India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bowl first against the West Indies at Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens. After the toss, Suryakumar expressed his confidence, stating, “We will bowl first as the pitch looks promising, and Eden Gardens tends to favor chasing, especially with some dew anticipated later. The atmosphere is electric, reminiscent of a virtual quarter-final, and we aim to deliver a memorable performance. While the pressure is palpable in such pivotal matches, it’s what makes the game exciting. The team is in high spirits after our last match, and we feel well-prepared for another close contest. We’re sticking with the same lineup tonight.”
The West Indies will make one adjustment to their lineup, with Akeal Hosein stepping in for Brandon King.
West Indies captain Shai Hope remarked, “Had we won the toss, we would have opted to bowl as well. Consistency is crucial in major tournaments, and this is when we need to showcase our best cricket. The players are familiar with these conditions from their IPL experiences. This is a must-win match, and our squad is ready for the challenge. We understand what it takes to secure a victory, and everyone is eager to rise to the occasion. We have one change, bringing Akeal Hosein in for Brandon King tonight.”
**T20 World Cup 2026, Super 8: India vs West Indies – Confirmed Playing XI**
**India:** Sanju Samson (WK), Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.
**West Indies:** Shai Hope (C) (WK), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph.